The Battle of the Ws is Nostrabet UK’s World Cup prediction challenge featuring football analysts Chris Winterburn and Russell Wingham. Throughout the tournament, both analysts will back their strongest selections from the matches they cover and put their virtual bankrolls to the test.
Every prediction is recorded in the table below alongside the odds, stake and resulting balance. You’ll also find links to the original match previews, allowing you to see exactly why each selection was made and the thought process behind it.
The Battle of the Ws Tracker
Follow every selection, every balance update and every move in the standings. The newest predictions appear at the top, while older selections remain available further down the table, creating a complete record of the challenge from the opening match to the World Cup final.
Pending bets
Mexicovs
South Africa
Haitivs
ScotlandHow the Challenge Works
Chris Winterburn and Russell Wingham compete using separate virtual bankrolls each starting with 100 Virtual Pounds (VP). Whenever a Battle of the Ws selection is made, the chosen stake is deducted from the analyst’s balance. Once the bet settles, any returns are added back and the balance is updated.
Selections can come from any World Cup match and may cover a variety of betting markets, including match winners, goals and handicaps and other popular football bets. The analysts are free to follow their own strategies throughout the tournament.
Chris Winterburn vs Russell Wingham
The aim is simple. Grow your virtual bankroll more than your opponent before the World Cup final.
Chris and Russell won’t necessarily back the same teams, matches or markets. Different opinions are what make the challenge worth following. Some selections will be conservative, others more aggressive, but every pick contributes to the overall standings.
Check back regularly for new predictions, updated balances and the latest developments in The Battle of the Ws.