Hi all so it all kicks off tomoro the teams should be ready and the fridge stocked with some beers !
dont forget wack some bets on to score some cash at the same time !
here for the opening game s im investing 50 euros in to some mixed bets some risky so a little safer .
i also let u know my outright tips for top scorer and world cup winners .
brazil v croatia over 2.5 game s and brazil to win
mexico v camaroon 2-2 draw half time mexico / full time draw
spain v holland 1-2 win for holland , van persie first goal
chile v austraila chile win over 2.5 goals
colombia v greece colombia to win with over 1.5 goals
uruguay v costa rica uruguay to win 3-0
england v italy england to win 2-0
ivory coast v japan 1-1 draw
swizzerland v ecuador 2-1 to swizzerland
france v hondurus france to win 2-0
argentina v bosnia herzgovia higuin to score first over 2.5 goals argentina win 3-1
germany v portugal 3- 2 germany win
iran v nigiria iran win 2-1
ghana v usa 1-1 first half usa full time draw altidore last goal
begium v algiria begium win 3-0
brazil v mexico brazil win 3-1
russia v south korea russia win 2-1
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Pulses are racing after the World Cup threw up the prospect of some staggering matches at next summer’s finals. Here are our top 10 World Cup bets.
10. Can England win the trophy for the first time since 1966?
No. They haven’t got a chance and odds of 33/1 with several firms not only reflect that but mark them down as big outsiders. Odds compilers oddschecker.com reveal the Three Lions were 6/1 second favourites in 2010 after what appeared to be a good draw, 9/1 fifth favourites in 2006, 8/1 fourth favourites in 2002 and 10/1 fourth favourites in 1998. How times change.
No. They haven’t got a chance and odds of 33/1 with several firms not only reflect that but mark them down as big outsiders. Odds compilers oddschecker.com reveal the Three Lions were 6/1 second favourites in 2010 after what appeared to be a good draw, 9/1 fifth favourites in 2006, 8/1 fourth favourites in 2002 and 10/1 fourth favourites in 1998. How times change.
9. So how far will England go?
It doesn’t look good for Roy Hodgson’s men after being drawn against Uruguay, Italy and Costa Rica. Uruguay have the twin threat of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani in an attack which loves to hit opponents on the counter and their pace will trouble England’s defence. Italy could have been one of the eight first seeds if they had not taken it easy after qualifying and Mario Balotelli is bound to have the last laugh after his mixed time at Manchester City. England are 5/2 with Ladbrokes to win the Group D but by far the better bet is 5/4 for them to fail to exit the group stages.
It doesn’t look good for Roy Hodgson’s men after being drawn against Uruguay, Italy and Costa Rica. Uruguay have the twin threat of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani in an attack which loves to hit opponents on the counter and their pace will trouble England’s defence. Italy could have been one of the eight first seeds if they had not taken it easy after qualifying and Mario Balotelli is bound to have the last laugh after his mixed time at Manchester City. England are 5/2 with Ladbrokes to win the Group D but by far the better bet is 5/4 for them to fail to exit the group stages.
8. Who will Group D then?
Uruguay are a good side but Italy are moving back up through the gears and, with Andrea Pirlo pulling the strings in midfield with Balotelli banging ‘em in up front, they can edge Uruguay and finish top at 9/5 with Boylesports.
Uruguay are a good side but Italy are moving back up through the gears and, with Andrea Pirlo pulling the strings in midfield with Balotelli banging ‘em in up front, they can edge Uruguay and finish top at 9/5 with Boylesports.
7. Germany appear to have a difficult group
It could have been easier but they still have far too much class for Portugal, USA and Ghana and 8/13 for them to win Group G with Paddy Power and Betfred is worth a hefty punt.
It could have been easier but they still have far too much class for Portugal, USA and Ghana and 8/13 for them to win Group G with Paddy Power and Betfred is worth a hefty punt.
6. OK, anything else stick out in the group stages?
You betcha. Belgium could easily advance to the last eight as they have a really easy draw in Group G against Russia, South Korea and Algeria. Their starting XI is up there with the best, although depth to the overall squad is thin, and yet they are 7/10 with 888sport and Unibet to advance to the second round as group winners. That’s another five-star flutter.
You betcha. Belgium could easily advance to the last eight as they have a really easy draw in Group G against Russia, South Korea and Algeria. Their starting XI is up there with the best, although depth to the overall squad is thin, and yet they are 7/10 with 888sport and Unibet to advance to the second round as group winners. That’s another five-star flutter.
5. Any easy pickings elsewhere?
France were more than a touch fortunate to qualify and they have been even luckier with their draw. They have to overcome Switzerland, Honduras and Equador in Group E and should be up for the challenge with the talent at Les Bleus disposal. They are very backable at 8/11 with Unibet and 888sport.
France were more than a touch fortunate to qualify and they have been even luckier with their draw. They have to overcome Switzerland, Honduras and Equador in Group E and should be up for the challenge with the talent at Les Bleus disposal. They are very backable at 8/11 with Unibet and 888sport.
4. Who will be Uruguay’s top scorer?
It has got to be Luiz Suarez considering his blistering form for Liverpool over the last couple of years and at 8/13 with Bet Victor he is worth a sizeable flutter.
It has got to be Luiz Suarez considering his blistering form for Liverpool over the last couple of years and at 8/13 with Bet Victor he is worth a sizeable flutter.
3. Leading World Cup scorer?
Lionel Messi has always been criticised for failing to transfer his awesome skills with Barcelona on to the international stage with Argentina – well, this will be the tournament where he puts that right. His goals can lead the South Americans to the ultimate victory and he is the 9/1 favourite with Stan James and Bwin to win the tournament’s Golden Boot. Have a small each-way saver on Sergio Aguero at 20/1 with Ladbrokes, Stan James and Bet Victor as Argentina could score hatfuls against some of the softer nations in the finals.
Lionel Messi has always been criticised for failing to transfer his awesome skills with Barcelona on to the international stage with Argentina – well, this will be the tournament where he puts that right. His goals can lead the South Americans to the ultimate victory and he is the 9/1 favourite with Stan James and Bwin to win the tournament’s Golden Boot. Have a small each-way saver on Sergio Aguero at 20/1 with Ladbrokes, Stan James and Bet Victor as Argentina could score hatfuls against some of the softer nations in the finals.
2. Who will be the beaten finalists?
Brazil have a potentially tricky draw with Spain, Holland or Chile in the second round and are likely to face Italy in the last eight before facing Germany in the semis if all goes according to plan. The makes the tournament favourites terrible value at a best price of 7/2 with Paddy Power. Germany have a testing group but are good value to finish as winners and they should have little trouble against Russia and France early in the knockout stages. They can get to the decider and are worth a decent each-way bet at 6/1 with Coral and William Hill.
Brazil have a potentially tricky draw with Spain, Holland or Chile in the second round and are likely to face Italy in the last eight before facing Germany in the semis if all goes according to plan. The makes the tournament favourites terrible value at a best price of 7/2 with Paddy Power. Germany have a testing group but are good value to finish as winners and they should have little trouble against Russia and France early in the knockout stages. They can get to the decider and are worth a decent each-way bet at 6/1 with Coral and William Hill.
1. Who will win the World Cup?
Argentina were extremely lucky with the draw, landing a soft group and they will then probably be paired with Switzerland in the second round. Belgium could be tricky in the quarters and it is likely to be Spain, Holland or Uruguay in the semi-finals. Difficult but not unsurpassable. Argentina won’t fear Brazil or Germany if they reach the final, why would they with attacking options like Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain and Ezeguiel Lavezzi? Argentina are 5/1 with Coral, Stan James, Paddy Power, Bet Victor, Unibet, Bwin and 888sport. Get on now.
Argentina were extremely lucky with the draw, landing a soft group and they will then probably be paired with Switzerland in the second round. Belgium could be tricky in the quarters and it is likely to be Spain, Holland or Uruguay in the semi-finals. Difficult but not unsurpassable. Argentina won’t fear Brazil or Germany if they reach the final, why would they with attacking options like Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Gonzalo Higuain and Ezeguiel Lavezzi? Argentina are 5/1 with Coral, Stan James, Paddy Power, Bet Victor, Unibet, Bwin and 888sport. Get on now.