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Arsenal vs Barcelona
Champions League betting – Arsenal vs Barcelona
Arsenal vs Barcelona betting preview, odds and tips
When Barcelona’s name was picked out of the hat for this round of 16 game no team would have been happy. Not least Arsenal after their demolition at the Nou Camp in last year’s competition where a fantastic performance from Lionel Messi sent the visiting Gunners packing. Lionel Messi has relatively short odds to repeat a hat-trick in this fixture at the price of 26.0 on SkyBet.
Arsenal
Arsenal have been in fantastic form lately and are unbeaten in their last 8 games. While mounting a good title challenge against Manchester United will most definitely be priority number 1 for Arsene Wenger, he will definitely want to give a good performance after their demolition last year. The newly fit Robin Van Persie has been on fantastic form lately with 9 goals from 5 games, so a bet on Van Persie opening the scoring or scoring anytime must be a good one for anyone believing Arsenal can get anything out of this game. He is priced at odds of 9.0 on Stan James to score first and at 3.6 on Stan James to score at any time in the fixture.
Arsenal have been scoring very freely lately and while Barcelona may not be the easiest team to break down with players like Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique marshalling the defence. But this definitely will be a high scoring fixture; the odds on there being over 4 total goals in the fixture are decent at 2.62 on PaddyPower.
Barcelona
Barcelona are being hailed as the best team in Europe under Pep Guardiola and it would be a difficult to disagree with anyone saying they were. However they are not infallible, their latest domestic result against strugglers Sporting Dijon which ended their outstanding 16 game winning streak confirmed that. A team with world cup winners David Villa, Xavi, Adres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and Pedro is not one to be taken likely by any stretch of the imagination.
Star striker David Villa is on deadly form of late and could be great value to score a brace at 9.0 on SkyBet. Apart from that in all honesty with Barcelona the threat could come from anywhere, the pace of Pedro will test Arsenal’s full-backs while Xavi and Iniesta’s tiki taka football could be too much for defensive midfielder Alex Song.
Overall I can see this being tighter than last year’s game at the Nou Camp and this can only be good news to any neutrals expecting good game of football, with Arsenal’s team at nearly full strength and Barcelona playing some outstanding football it will be a goodin that will be decided by one goal, Barcelona to pip it 3-2 has good odds of 32.0 on Bet Fred while anyone fancying Arsenal at this core line will find great value at 41.0 on Bet Fred.
Highlighted Bets:
To score a Hat-Trick Lionel Messi 26.0 SkyBet
First Goalscorer Robin Van Persie 9.0 StanJames
Anytime Goalscorer Robin Van Persie 3.6 StanJames
To score a brace David Villa 9.0 SkyBet
Barcelona 3-2 34.0 BetFred
Arsenal 3-2 41.0 BetFred
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World Cup
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World Cup odds 2010
The World Cup is set to be the biggest online betting spectacle with over 65 live matches. Our world Cup Betting resource provides team previews, group betting predictions, match previews and a choice of free bets from online bookmakers.
Spain are the current favourites closely followed by Brazil and England for World Cup glory. Read our Outright betting preview here with expert betting tips and a review of the best odds for each team competing in South Africa 2010.
Our latest betting feature is who will be England’s top goalscorer at the World Cup? Wayne Rooney is currently the red hot favourite at odds of 6/4. Read our England top goal scorer betting preview here.
Golden Boot betting is one of the most exciting betting markets at the World Cup, with an abundance of the World’s best players in with a shout. Fernando Torres is the current favourite, but can Wayne Rooney pip him to the title, or maybe Lionel Messi or Christiano Ronaldo? Read our Top Goalscorer betting preview.
We’ve now added match betting previews for each of England’s opening group games, England vs USA, England vs Algeria and England vs Slovenia. Check them out for the best odds, tips and free bets.
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World Cup Winner
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Who will win the 2010 World Cup?
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa is set to be one of the most competitive World Cup betting events in many years. The fact this is the first World Cup to be held on the African continent adds an extra dimension to deciding who will win this year’s tournament.
Spain are the current favourites to win the world Cup at odds of 4/1 thanks to their unbeaten run of 42 games which stretches back prior to their Euro 2008 Championship win. With Fernando Torres and David Villa in sensational form it will be a tough task for anyone to stop them.
Brazil are second favourites for the World Cup, and although not in the greatest of form during qualifying, they will be comforted by the fact no European side has ever won the World Cup outside Europe. The Brazilians obviously possess some of the most talented attacking players in the world, but defensively they are questionable. Brazil can be backed at best odds 5/1.
England will be a very popular World Cup bet thanks to the sensational form of Wayne Rooney and strong form during qualification. England can be backed at best odds of 6/1 to emerge victorious in South Africa.
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Odds on England top scorer for 2010 World Cup
Fourteen years ago a fresh-faced Gary Lineker scooped the coveted Golden Boot award, notching six goals at the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. How Fabio Capello will be hoping one of his strikers can emulate Lineker’s achievement in South Africa. Fifteen players have scored for the three lions since the Italian was appointed in 2008, and after touching down in Johannesburg it is worth considering who will spearhead England’s pursuit of World Cup glory. Well, let’s take a look at the candidates.
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Wayne Rooney – 6/4
Frank Lampard – 4/1
Steven Gerrard – 8/1
Peter Crouch – 9/1
Jermaine Defoe – 8/1
We can only start in one place. Since bursting onto the international scene in 2003 and becoming the youngest player to score an England goal; Wayne Rooney and goal scoring have been used simultaneously in the same sentence, and it comes as no surprise that he heads the market to finish as his country’s leading marksmen in this years showpiece event. Come on, it is hard to look elsewhere considering Roon represents our biggest chance yet of following in the footsteps of the lads in ’66. At 7/4, and barring any injuries or dismissals (just cast your minds back to Portugal in 2006), Wayne seems certain grab the goals in South Africa. Despite never scoring in his maiden World Cup in 2006, it’ll take more than this to scare the punters off this time around. Its Rooney’s time to shine and this World Cup gives Wayne Rooney the chance to cement his status as one of the best players in the world.
After missing consecutive spot-kicks for club and country, Frank Lampard’s odds to be England’s top scorer may have drifted slightly. But what does that matter, England are notorious for missing penalty kicks in vital shootouts anyway. The Chelsea ace has vowed to continue to take penalties and Capello’s has backed the midfielder should he get the chance from twelve yards in the tournament. SkyBet are offering 11/2 the ex-West Ham outscores his team-mates and may well be nibbled at before the big kick off against the USA.
Peter Crouch’s only World Cup goal to date came four years ago against Trinidad and Tobago, but will England fans be treated to more of his robotic dancing this year? The beanpole striker has promised to bring back ‘the robot; dance celebration – but only if he scores in the World Cup FINAL in South Africa. Yes Peter, we need to get there first! It is unclear whether Capello will pair Crouch with Rooney or decide to utilise his height from the substitute’s bench – SportingBet offer best odds of 8/1 that he scores the majority of England’s goals this summer.
If goals are going to come from midfield, Steven Gerrard probably looks next best behind Lamps to supply them. The Liverpool captain’s two goals in Germany four years ago were enough for him to finish as his country’s leading goal scorer, so could his goals propel England’s march to towards the World Cup final? He is best priced at 9/1 with Boylesports to do so – probably best left should Capello occupy him in an unfamiliar left-sided role.
Crouch’s club strike partner Jermain Defoe is next best in the betting contenders at 10/1 with Paddy Power. A dip in form in the latter stages of the Premier League, means Jermain needs to rediscover that killer instinct infront of goal, and quick. Defoe has not been a regular under Capello but has still managed to net eight times under his reign and was England’s third top goal scorer in 2009. Given time on the pitch, could it be his chance to burst onto the international scene with the majority of England’s goals?
Mr.Capello’s decision to include just four strikers in his squad, probably meant Emile Heskey was chosen at the expense of Sunderland’s Darren Bent – this despite the latter bagging 24 goals for his club this season. Heskey is no stranger to pulling on the three lions jersey with 58 caps to his name, but a poor return of just seven goals acknowledges the long 20/1 market price being offered by the bookmakers. Joe Cole, John Terry and Aaron Lennon are best of the rest for leading goal scorer contenders with prices starting at 16/1. In the very unlikely event that England fail to score in South Africa, Betfred offer 125/1 that there is no England goalscorer.
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Spain vs Holland
Spain vs Holland betting preview
World Cup Final – Spain vs Holland
So Spain and Holland will contest the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa but will it be a Spanish year or an Oranje one? Whatever happens in Sunday’s Soccer City final we’ll have a new winner of the most coveted trophy in world football. The Netherlands will be hoping it’s a case of third time lucky after falling at the final hurdle in ’74 and ‘78 while Del Bosque’s Spain are bidding to become only the second European champions to be crowned world champions. Arguably the best two sides never to hold aloft the famous Jules Rimet trophy finally have the chance to break their eagerly anticipated ducks, but which will rise to the challenge?
Best odds for Spain vs Holland:
Spain – 6/5 Willaim Hill
Draw – 11/4 Betfred
Holland – 12/5 Stan James
Van Marwijk’s side have won all their games on route to the final dispatching of Brazil in the process and Coral go 11/4 they complete a clean sweep of victories and triumph in Johannesburg’s showcase final. Paddy Power offers best priced odds for them to lift the trophy at 6/4 which may be the best option should extra time and/or penalties be forced. Spain are sure to prove their the sternest test yet but for a country that has given us Johan Cruyff, Ruud Gullit, Marco Van Basten and Dennis Bergkamp, wouldn’t it be deserving of their current crop of players to go down in world footballing folklore.
Spain shrugged off their opening game disappointment recording knockout victories over Portugal and Paraguay before seeing off the Germans, ironically all by the same one nil scoreline. Bet 365 chalk up the best priced odds for a Spain win at 11/10 which seems very generous indeed considering they are are as short as 4/7 (Stan James) to lift the trophy. Similarly, the correct score market appeals with Spain seeming to have a habit of winning by a goal to nil. Ladbrokes offers 11/2 they win again by this scoreline and this could appeal should we have a low scoring final as some might expect.
If we’re to see an extra thirty minutes football at Soccer City then the draw is currently trading at 12/5 with Betfred. However neither side has needed extra time in the tournament and expect the winners to be crowned in ninety minutes play.
There are several bets that catch the eye as we prepare to say farewell to South Africa and the 2010 World Cup. Spain’s shut-outs of late make leading claims for them to keep a clean sheet and win Sunday’s final and Paddy Power offers 21/10 that this so happens. The half time market must not be overlooked either, the Irish bookmakers again go 6/4 the first forty-five ends goalless. And if you think this final will be flawed with a controversial dismissal as in Berlin four years ago, a sending off in the match is available at 3/1 with Victor Chandler.
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Portugal vs Ivory Coast
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World Cup odds – Portugal vs Ivory Coast
Not only were all the Ivory Coast hearts in mouths when Didier Drogba landed heavily on his arm under a robust challenge in the friendly against Japan – but the neutrals were also praying the striker’s injury would not rule him out of the World Cup in South Africa.
Best odds for Portugal vs Ivory Coast:
Portugal – 5/4 Willaim Hill
Draw – 23/10 Betfred
Ivory Coast – 13/5 Stan James
This is because the World Cup is the best show designed for the best players in the world and Chelsea’s Didier Drogba certainly fits this bill. So here’s hoping after a successful operation Drogba is able to lead the Elephants out in their opening Group G game against Portugal. Port Elizabeth plays host to this one as Sven Goran Eriksson’s men begin to plot progression through a group which was immediately labelled as the ‘Group of Death’. Quite ironic considering the Cote D’Ivoire four years ago were paired alongside Holland and Argentina. The opposition is no more generous this time around either, with Brazil and Carlos Queiroz’s side favourites to make the last 16 at the expense of the African’s and Korea.
Despite making their first ever World Cup appearance in 2006, Les Elephants could well be Africa’s best hope on familiar home soil in the southern part of the continent. The luck of the draw has been unkind to them but few would be surprised if they toppled the Portuguese in the opener and fought them to the wire for second place in Group G behind likely winners Brazil. For this reason, there is value in the 5/2 Paddy Power offer for an Ivory Coast win and this should see some money. Sven’s men are 7/4 with BlueSquare to finish second in the group which seems worth a bet considering Portugal’s woeful performances in qualifying, which saw them scrape through via the play-offs.
Several Premier League stars will be on show for the Cote D’Ivoire, the aforementioned Drogba will be accompanied by Chelsea team-mate Salomon Kalou, and former Pompey loanee Aruna Dindane. Interestingly the latter fired two goals and one assist in Germany four years ago and if Didier’s fractured arm fails to heal in time, Dindane looks next best to bag the first goal at 17/2 with Bet365; obvious claims are though for Drogba at 11/2 (Paddy Power). Punters are buying the hype around the Ivory Coast this summer and one could argue, but for the draw where they are likely meet Spain in the last 16 if they progress, they could go far this summer. However, a big question mark hangs over the head of Sven-Goran Erikkson and whether he will have had enough time to get to know his new team and get the best out of Drogba and co.
The Portuguese were fortunate to reach South Africa, but they rarely fall flat on their faces at the major tournaments. They have reached the semi-finals in three of the last three competitions and have a habit of winning when it matters. Playing to the level they did in qualifying will not get them far in the World Cup, but if they can turn it on in this crunch opener the winner is likely to proceed along with Brazil. BlueSquare offer the best odds for a Portuguese win at 7/5, but if you fancy the Europeans act quickly because these odds will no doubt shorten if Didier Drogba’s name fails to make the Ivory Coast team sheet. The draw at Nelson Mandela Bay is available at 12/5 (Betfred), but beware because Portugal haven’t recorded a draw in the previous four tournaments, winning eight of those and losing just four.
Surprisingly, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score a single goal or assist in seven games as Portugal had to play-off for the right to appear in South Africa. Nevertheless, all eyes will be glued to the world’s most expensive footballer and rightly so, he is capable of winning football matches singlehandedly and will be out to prove his performances in qualifying were just a minor blip. There would be no better way to start than netting his country’s opening goal against the Cote D’Ivoire and he’s the favourite to do so at 9/2 with Betfred. The Real Madrid galactico will be on free-kick and penalty duty so this bet looks a steal. Another not to be discounted from the First Goalscorer betting is Sabrosa Simao, he hit four goals in six starts in qualifying and must be respected at 9/1 (Coral).
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Lionel Messi Golden Boot
Lionel Messi Golden Boot betting
Lionel Messi odds for 2010 World Cup
Seen by many as the greatest player in the world right now, it is easy to see why Lionel Messi is one of the favourites to secure the Golden Boot in South Africa. The 22 year old argentine forward is available at 14/1 with Coral, surprisingly good odds considering the season he is having.
The tricky winger/striker has had his most prolific season in a Barcelona shirt. In 27 league appearances, he has managed an astounding 26 goals. His European record is similarly impressive with 8 goals in 9 appearances, including 4 against Arsenal in the 2nd leg of their quarter-final tie. He has certainly shown that on his day, he is capable of scoring multiple goals against any defence. His jinking runs and clever finishing make him the most feared forward on the planet right now.
On the international stage, things haven’t gone quite so well for Messi. Argentina stumbled through qualification and only progressed to the finals after their final group game. As a result of this poor qualification, Argentina aren’t fancied to have a long stay in this year’s competition and are tipped by many to fall at the quarter-finals. Given this, it may be hard for Messi to match the number of goals scored by for instance the Spanish forwards, who are likely to play more games. One thing in his favour however, is the quality of the opposition he will face in the group stages. He will fancy his chances of tallying up a good total of goals against the likes of Nigeria, Greece and South Korea.
Messi has 40 caps for Argentina and has managed a total of 12 goals in that time. I’m sure he will be looking to improve that goal to games ratio in South Africa and will look to bag as many goals as possible in the group stages. However, it remains to be seen whether this will be good enough to lead the goal scoring chart come the end of the tournament given Argentina’s anticipated performance.
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Holland vs Denmark
Holland vs Denmark betting preview
World Cup odds – Holland vs Denmark
Runners up in ’74 and ’78, the World Cup trophy has thus far has eluded the Dutch so could 2010 in South Africa be their year?
The Oranje set the neutrals’ pulses racing during the group stages of Euro 2008 before eventually succumbing to the Russians in the quarter-final, and Bert Van Marwijk’s determined bunch will want to kick-off their World Cup campaign in similar fashion. The Netherlands take on Denmark in the opening game in Group E and the first all European clash of the tournament. And after notching up impressive victories in their pre World Cup warm-up games the Dutch are odds on favourites and rightly so to win this one; they can be backed at 8/13 with Boylesports.
They’re not quite the tournament favourites but they’re most certainly lurking amongst the Spanish and Brazilians somewhere, probably under the darkhorse tag. Very few might not predict it, but few would be surprised if Holland got their hands on the trophy this summer and are as short as 4/7 with SkyBet to breeze through the group stages and top Group E. Number 4 in the FIFA World rankings, the Dutch won all their qualifying games and were the first team to qualify for the finals. Well what do you expect from a team that boasts the likes of Robin Van Persie, Wesley Sneijder, Rafael van der Vaart and Arjen Robben? And although the latter hobbled off in their last friendly against Hungary, the ex-Chelsea ace is expected to feature in the latter stages of the tournament should his country get there.
While Bert Van Marwijk’s side may not strut an abundance of glittering strikers, it is the men who sit just behind them that make them one of the most technically astute European teams. Van Persie can conjure something from nothing, Robben’s pace and ability to dribble compliment Sneijder who is regarded as the diminutive playmaker. All that’s missing is a workhorse – but they certainly have one of those as well in Dirk Kuyt, the Liverpool man is not short of admirers and will be hoping to impress on the big stage.
Like me, you’re probably thinking how the Danes will nullify these multiple threats in the lunchtime kick-off in Johannesburg. Morten Olsen’s side are not at South Africa by chance though one must remember, they topped a tough qualifying group that including both Portugal and Sweden. Denmark are there on merit and will fancy their chances of progressing with Holland, they are favoured over both Japan and Cameroon who complete the group. But the bookies do not favour them in the opener against the Dutch, Victor Chandler offer a best price 6/1 to claim all three points on day four of the tournament. An interesting statistic to consider if you intend to bet on this one – Denmark have previously won three of their opening matches at the World Cup. And the form book suggests this one could be a tight knit affair, five out of the last six meetings have ended all square so the draw could be attractive at 3/1 with Bet365. The last meeting between the pair came in a 1-1 friendly draw in May 2008.
Another Arsenal striker will lead the Scandinavian attack, Nicklas Bendtner can stun the Dutch rearguard with the opener at 11/1 but preference is obviously for Robin Van Persie to break the deadlock. He will naturally be a popular First Goalscorer bet after bagging goals in all his country’s warm-up games, SkyBet offer a creditable 4/1 which looks a sound bet. If Arjen Robben fails to recover from injury in time to face the Danes, there will be a heavier reliance on Wesley Sneijder to deliver, and he is worth a punt at 15/2 to grab the opener. Stoke City’s Thomas Sorensen looks sure to be kept busy at Soccer City, he was beaten by a single Aussie strike in their last friendly which have cast a few doubts over Danish chances in South Africa.
The first half could end goalless as both teams come to grips with the occasion and the atmosphere in Johannesburg, neither side will want to give too much away early on. You can get odds of 3/1 that the first forty-five ends in a stalemate and Bert Van Marwijk’s side go on to win the second. One can’t help but feel Holland will prove too strong for Denmark and it’s difficult to see where the Danes’ goal supply will stem from. Blue Square offers a generous 6/4 that The Netherlands win to nil.
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Holland vs Cameroon
Holland vs Cameroon betting preview
World Cup odds – Holland vs Cameroon
While Holland became the first team to reach the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup; the opposite can be said of Cameroon who became the first country to tumble out of South Africa. The Africans slumped to defeat against Denmark on Friday and enter the Dutch game hoping to salvage some pride and live up to their nickname as the Indomitable Lions. The Netherlands on the other hand will want to finish with a flourish by ensuring they cement top spot in Group E but it will also give them a chance to rest some of their bigger names before the knockout stages commence.
Best odds for Holland vs Cameroon:
Holland – 5/6 Willaim Hill
Draw – 5/2 Betfred
Cameroon – 4/1 Betfred
Without really excelling in the tournament thus far, the so called ‘Flying Dutchmen’ haven’t exactly been flying in their opening two games. But all good sides are capable of winning ugly and Bert Van Marwijk’s side have done just that and one can only assume their best performances are being held in reserve for the latter rounds. Wesley Sneijder’s thumping strike was enough to see of Japan last time out and after easily dispatching of the Danes in the first game all is looking rosy in the Dutch camp. They have yet to concede and join Argentina as the only teams yet to drop any points. So expect that to continue against Cameroon where they are odds on at 5/6 with Bet365. However, perhaps better value is for the Oranje to win to nil with Paddy Power’s 21/10 – this seems extremely appealing considering their two previous shut-outs.
A draw will be enough for Holland to clinch Group E and is available at 5/2 with SkyBet. It will be surprising if they do take the field and settle for a point now their last 16 place is secure and it may be best to look elsewhere rather than taking a punt on this bet.
Paul Le Guen’s Cameroon restored some of the passion against Denmark which was evidently lacking in the opener with Japan. But this marked improvement couldn’t prevent them from crashing out of a campaign largely criticised for Le Guen’s poor tactics. The former Rangers’ boss deployed star striker Samuel Eto’o wide on the right against the Japanese and admitted his ploy to play the Inter Milan striker in this position did not work. Eto’o started as the focal point in attack against the Danes and justified his manager’s decision by grabbing the opener but they couldn’t hold on and were caught twice on the counter by the clinical Scandinavians. The highest ranked African country in the tournament did though pose more of an attacking threat and will want to continue in the same vein against the Dutch. If you fancy them to cover up some of the irreparable cracks in South Africa they can be found at a best priced 7/2 with SkyBet to go out on a high note.
The First Goalscorer bet could be a good one for the punter in this match; Robin Van Persie is about due his first of the competition and it could be the opener against Cameroon at 5/1 (William Hill) or anytime at 11/8 (Boylesports). Although coach Van Marwijk may decide to rest the Arsenal forward and that could pave the way for Klaas Jan Huntelaar to break the deadlock at 11/2 with Bet365. If some of Holland’s big-hitters do not feature, Eljero Elia could get his break after two impressive substitute appearances. The winger isn’t afraid to beat his man and hit a post against Denmark, definitely worth an outside bet to score the first at 9/1 (Betfred). For Cameroon’s main goal threat you can look no further than Samuel Eto’o at 8/1 (SkyBet) to be the first goalscorer and double his tally for the tournament. While preference is for Eto’o, why not try a small stake on Achille Emana for the first at 16/1 who might have troubled the scoring against the Danes if he hadn’t caught Thomas Sorensen in sublime form.
Both teams can set up and play without any pressure they may have endured in their two previous encounters and that can mean only one thing. Goals. Get on the even money Bet365 offer for over 2.5 goals and/or if you’re even braver over 3.5 goals pays out at a creditable 11/4 with Boylesports. If you’re still pondering over the World Cup outright market The Netherland’s are fast shrugging off their darkhorse tag and another win against Cameroon could see the 8/1 being offered by SkyBet shorten even further. And with Arjen Robben likely to make a timely return for the knockout stages this bet makes plenty of appeal.
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Group H
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World Cup Group H odds, tips and free bets
Group H contains the European Champions; Spain, Chile, Switzerland and Honduras. Clear favourites to top this group are Spain at 4/11 (Paddy Power). Realistically it is hard to look any further than Spain to win this group. They are possibly the best team in the world at the moment with an unbelievable amount of talent available to them. They breezed through qualification winning every single game scoring 28 goals whilst only conceding 5. The strike-force of Villa and Torres is possibly the most feared partnership in world football and together they are capable of ripping any defence to shreds. The midfield is full of creativity and endeavour making them a formidable force. Their problem in previous major tournaments has been the ability to perform on the big stage. This demon was put to bed they went on to win the 2008 European Championships. 15/8 can be found on them walking away from Group H with maximum points (SKYBET) this may well be worth a few quid.
Chile are the favourites to qualify alongside Spain at 4/6 (Totesport). Chile have failed to qualify for the previous two World Cup finals’ and this may lead people to believe that they are going to pose little threat to the more established nations in the tournament. However, this view could not be further from the truth. Chile had an excellent time in qualification, eventually finishing only 1 point behind Brazil in the South American pool. Victory over Argentina in qualification certainly showed the world that they are a very capable team and they will be a force to be reckoned with in this group.
Switzerland are the bookies tip to finish 3rd in the group. Totesport are giving them odds of 6/4 to qualify from group H. Despite winning their qualification group, they were in one of the weaker groups and are unlikely to pull-up any trees in South Africa. At the back they have former Arsenal players Senderos and Djourou who despite their relatively young ages have played together for a long time. However, both are prone to mistakes in big games and they may find keeping clean sheets difficult against the other teams in this group. 56/19 with expekt.com may be a wise bet.
Honduras complete Group H. This is only their second appearance in the World Cup finals and as a result, 11/2 (expekt.com) can be found on them progressing to the second stage. They made it to the finals on goal difference over Costa Rica in the North and Central America qualification group. Although they don’t have the greatest strength in depth, they do have some capable players in the squad with the likes of Wilson Palacios, Maynor Figueroa and David Suazo who all play in Europe. These players will be vital for Honduras if they hope to cause any upsets in this group.
Betting tips for Group H
Final order of the group as follows, Spain/Chile/Honduras/Switzerland- 21/4 (bwin.com)
Spain to finish with 9 points- 15/8 (SKYBET)
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