Euro 2008... Betting Thread

[lurganblue]

I've backed Russia each way, Portugal straight & Klose top scorer.

If Klose was a bit greedier yesterday, he'd have 2 already!! (Maybe he didn't want to score past his own team??)

is podolski not from poland too or am i mixing the two up?

[TacadoirArdMhacha]

is podolski not from poland too or am i mixing the two up?

They were both born in Poland. One of the other strikers, Kuranyi was born in Brazil as well.

[girt_giggler]

Betting wise I've a 100% record so far at the euros this year.  First 2 days were predictable, double on both favourites each day, easy money IMO.

Yesterday was a little trickier.  Had thought of doing a draw double in both games but in the end didn't bother with the France match & instead done Holland HT/FT @ 5/1  & Holland win @ 2/1! 

So far so good....also at half time during last nights match noticed the last race @ Roscommon was about to go off, got on Nina Carberry's mount at the last minute & as she regularly does she obliged @ 9/2!

[Will Hunting]

Get on Italy 6/4

I'd agree with this. Italy are a decent price this evening to beat Holland. It's a case of solidity vs unpredictability. Despite a perceived abundance of attacking talent the Dutch struggled to score goals during qualifying, and Arjen Robben is injured for tonight's game. There's always a feeling that everything has to be 100% right for Holland to produce the goods. Italy's traditional meanness in defence may be tempered by the loss of Cannavaro, but I'm sure their structure allows for a replacement to fit in fairly seamlessly. (Although, they don't look as strong in this sector as they did in 2006.) The usual worry about Italy would be their lack of bite up front. Toni will likely play as a loan striker, but Antonio Di Natale (if he plays) could cause serious damage to the right side of the Dutch defence.

6/4 is a good price, so hopefully Italy can produce the goods this evening.

Ah well, couldn't have got that analysis much more wrong!!! Although Italy weren't as bad as the 3-0 scoreline might suggest.

Anyway, today's another day.

[useername]

i know a chap that put a tenner on holland 3-0 and ruud van nistelrooy to get 1st goal at 150/1,

won £1500!!

[Rossie11]

What about Spain Greece double today?
4/1
Think Greece are overpriced.

[The Watcher Pat]

Spain to beat Russia 2day
Portugal to beat Croatia 2moro
Germany to beat Croatia
Italy to beat Romania on Friday

Special bet in Ladbrokes pays 11/1

[Leg End]

Spain to beat Russia 2day
Portugal to beat Croatia 2moro
Germany to beat Croatia
Italy to beat Romania on Friday

Special bet in Ladbrokes pays 11/1

germany and portugal tto beat croatia

[Abble]

croatia started off championships at 14/1 outright....after they got 3 pts in their first game they were moved out to 16/1 !!! now i know they scraped it and austria pushed them hard but games where a goal is scored in first few mins  can turn out a bit dour and you dont learn much about a team plus first game nerves.....this has to be great value and when they beat the germans on thur, watch out for another price change

[Will Hunting]

What about Spain Greece double today?
4/1
Think Greece are overpriced.

Greece are a huge price at 9/4 (or something similar) against what looks like an ageing, and limited Sweden team. Not sure how the bookies have priced this game up, but the odds on Greece look too big. Good value punt, and I agree Rossie, it might well pay along with Spain in a double.

Although, judging by some of my selections so far, you might all be safer doing the opposite! 

[girt_giggler]

I done that special quad above there also.  See Holland are now 5/1 to win outright after last night.  France & Italy both 11/1.

Spain tonight, will likely also do Torres first goal.  wouldnt touch the other match, if was pushed would go for a draw.

[bingobus]

Torres first goal and Spain to win 2-0, main bet for tonight. Also had a small punt on Villa to score first, think he takes the peno's for spain.

Not touching the other game, wouldn't know what will happen in that. Possible 0-0 or a 2-2!!

[the Deel Rover]

Torres first goal and Spain to win 2-0, main bet for tonight. Also had a small punt on Villa to score first, think he takes the peno's for spain.

Not touching the other game, wouldn't know what will happen in that. Possible 0-0 or a 2-2!!

or it might not finish at all , didn't that happen in a game involving sweden before ?

[useername]

yes it happened against denmark in a qualifier match,

everyone is quick to rule out russia and back spain, hiddink will have them well drilled,

im guessing itl end a draw or russia will win

[bingobus]

One nil Spain - Villa. Torres handed it to him on plate. That should cover the bets for the day and a few pound to spare. Open game by sounds of it.