Fox Sports confirm: "Darwin Núñez is +145 to score in Uruguay's opening World Cup match against Saudi Arabia." SportsgGambler back him even more aggressively at their listed +112, stating: "Darwin Núñez (Uruguay) is available at odds to cover the shots on goal line. All things considered, we think that the betting odds are really appealing." Squawka identify him as Uruguay's primary attacking outlet: "The Al Hilal striker scored six goals and added four assists in 16 league games this season, and he remains Uruguay's first-choice center forward."

Racing Post note Núñez is "unreliable" — but even they predict him leading the line for Uruguay. The structural case is strong: Uruguay's Bielsa system generates high turnovers (147 in qualifying — most in CONMEBOL) and launches vertical attacks quickly, with Núñez as the end-point. Against a Saudi Arabia side instructed to sit deep and counter-attack, Núñez will receive repeated balls in behind their defensive block. At +145 for Uruguay's confirmed starting striker in a match they are -230 to win, the value is clear.

Fox Sports confirm Viñas at +145 — the same price as Núñez — and SportsgGambler make him their explicit top scorer pick: "Federico Viñas (Uruguay) can be backed at +200 to score. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we'll take a chance on him." Racing Post predict Viñas starts alongside Núñez in their 4-4-2/4-3-3 formation under Bielsa.

Viñas is the striker filling the enormous void left by Suárez and Cavani's departures from international football. He has been prolific in Liga MX for Cruz Azul and enters this tournament in excellent individual form. Crucially, the De Arrascaeta injury (confirmed out) means Uruguay's attacking burden shifts further toward their striking pair — both Núñez and Viñas will see elevated responsibility to create and convert. The dual +145 pricing for both Núñez and Viñas reflects the market's uncertainty about which of the two will be the primary scorer. Backing both anytime at the same price doubles your exposure to Uruguay scoring — which CBS Sports, Fox Sports and Covers all expect.

Fox Sports identify Al Dawsari as the key Saudi danger: "Saudi Arabia will be led by Salem Aldawsari, the reigning AFC Player of the Year, who also scored an incredible goal in the upset vs. Argentina." Squawka confirm him as "the creative spark Saudi Arabia lean on" with "eight goals and eight assists in 25 league games this season." Covers note that Saudi Arabia will play deep and counter-attack: "Saudi Arabia will play on the counter-attack" — and Al Dawsari is the player who drives those counters. Uruguay "can have lapses" defensively per CBS, and if Saudi Arabia break they will do so through Al Dawsari. At ~+550, the reigning AFC Player of the Year in Saudi Arabia's most dangerous role is the card's best longshot value pick.

Fox Sports confirm both at +145. SportsgGambler make Viñas their explicit top pick. Núñez and Viñas are Uruguay's confirmed striking pair with De Arrascaeta out. Bielsa's high-press system creates chances — both forwards will see them. Back both for double exposure to Uruguay's goal.