2010 Soccer World Cup

[Koutafidamedis]

I'm going to do a multi with 5 group winners.
England @ 1.30
Italy @ 1.45
Holland @ 1.50
Spain @ 1.22
Germany @ 1.70**
= $5.86. Will probably put $100.

Still not sure if I will put Germany as the 5th or go with Brazil.
Last world cup 7 of the favourites topped their group.

 

[Koutafidamedis]

double post

 

[SmothOperRaider]

dude, you cant be serious?

Uruguay the only chance there. Usa are useless. Australia are useless.

For a guy who is so ridiculously crap at punting, you shouldn't be so frigging critical of others. USA are far from useless, and are a great trading option.

 

[BlowJobe]

Once Australia are knocked out Im going to lose so much interest in the World Cup.

Not good signs last night with a 3-1 loss to USA.

Im going to get on NO hat-trick for the whole world cup @ $3.50

Not a bad shout at all. Who's offering that bet?

 

[The Big Woofer]

For a guy who is so ridiculously crap at punting, you shouldn't be so frigging critical of others. USA are far from useless, and are a great trading option.

I know some pretty smart punters who are backing USA to beat Eng, these guys know their stuff & i would be surprised if USA are no good at this tournament from what i've heard.

Netherlands is my main team this time around.

 

[Dr Awkward]

Netherlands is my main team this time around.

Even without Robben??

 

[The Big Woofer]

Even without Robben??

not ideal, but there are so many teams missing guys--I can't remember a WC with so many key injuries in the lead up....I still think they have enough talent.

 

[smiddaz123]

2) you havent seen italy. they have done it a few times.

and what hes meaning is we sit very very deep in our half.

In the situation of an opening World Cup game, no team will throw everyone behind the ball.

Of course we'll sit deep and try to counter, but we won't just throw everyone back there and play for a 0-0 draw.

If that's how we play, my first point stands, where is the risk in backing Germany to win to nil?

 

[getthefooty]

Im going to get on NO hat-trick for the whole world cup @ $3.50

The only world cup so far to not have a hat-trick was the last one. Not a good bet IMO.

 

[maxlad]

what happened to robben? is he out for the whole tourney?

 

[adii_7]

In the situation of an opening World Cup game, no team will throw everyone behind the ball.

Of course we'll sit deep and try to counter, but we won't just throw everyone back there and play for a 0-0 draw.

If that's how we play, my first point stands, where is the risk in backing Germany to win to nil?

theres no risk. germany will beat us 1/2 - 0

The only world cup so far to not have a hat-trick was the last one. Not a good bet IMO.

the game has changed a little in the way of formations, etc. doubt we will see a hattrick, if we do it will be because someone has a double and theres a penalty.

 

[Selective Retention]

The only world cup so far to not have a hat-trick was the last one. Not a good bet IMO.

I know North Korea were pretty good defensively in the qualifying but I suspect away from Pyongyang and against genuine opponents they have a big chance to combust like Saudi Arabia in that game against Germany a few cups ago.

Spain's group looks relatively weak as well.

I wouldn't be taking those odds.

 

[The Big Woofer]

what happened to robben? is he out for the whole tourney?

Hamstring, he said he thinks he'll be back but who knows????

 

[robba]

there are some terrible teams at this world cup. there'll be some beltings, and at least one hat-trick.

 

[Coach Bombay]

Okay people...top goal scorers for each team.

Argentina: To be honest not sure what formation they are playing/will play but hard to go past Leo Messi, is at $2.62. Possibly Higuain at $3.25?

Netherlands: Van Persie seems the goods at $2.40.

England: Obviously Rooney good chance but will he produce? Is at $2.35

Brazil: Robinho could be value at $5 but Luis Fabiano is class.

Spain: As most people would, I like Villa. Is at $2.25

I realise I have selected mostly favorites. Because of this I feel surely it wont be that simple so does anyone see good value in other players leading the goalscoring?

 

[iluvparis]

Hey guys - am looking to deposit $100 or so for betting on the event and was just wondering if anyone knows of any deposit bonuses/free bets going wit hthe corporates at the moment.

 

[SaintsPremiers08]

Have had a look at the Top Goal Scores for each Country.

I've got:
Lionel Messi - Argentina $2.50
Robin Van Persie - Netherlands $2.50
Christiano Ronaldo - Portugal $2.25
David Villa - Spain $2.38
= $33.47

Pretty good odds IMO.
Thoughts?

- I am a little worried about Torres challenging Villa (so will defiantly take a hedge bet)
- I would go with Rooney but he's just too risky for $2.38 with players such as Crouch/Gerrard/Lampard in the team
- I Like Anelka for France @ $3.40, but Henry is a risk @ $4.50.
- Brazil have a host of players that could get it, Kaka/Fabiano/Robihno/Nilmar

 

[SaintsPremiers08]

Been doing a bit of research and found an article on goal scores for the WC:

http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1231154/index.html#goalscorers+gunning+glory

Few interesting notes in there, might change who I jump on...

'Fabiano doesn't think Messi will be the man taking home precious metal footwear, however, despite his 34 goals for Barcelona. "He is ruthless with Barcelona, but he becomes more timid with Argentina," the Brazilian said in a recent interview with Italian media'

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'Nicolas Anelka is coming off a strong season with Chelsea but has never been prolific in the national shirt'

 

[Grimmjow]

Have had a look at the Top Goal Scores for each Country.

I've got:
Lionel Messi - Argentina $2.50
Robin Van Persie - Netherlands $2.50
Christiano Ronaldo - Portugal $2.25
David Villa - Spain $2.38
= $33.47

Pretty good odds IMO.
Thoughts?

- I am a little worried about Torres challenging Villa (so will defiantly take a hedge bet)
- I would go with Rooney but he's just too risky for $2.38 with players such as Crouch/Gerrard/Lampard in the team
- I Like Anelka for France @ $3.40, but Henry is a risk @ $4.50.
- Brazil have a host of players that could get it, Kaka/Fabiano/Robihno/Nilmar

And you have Messi a sure thing with the likes of Higuain, Milito, Tevez and Palermo all capable of blasting outside the box.

I wouldnt touch Messi or Ronaldo.

Lock in Vanpersie and Fabiano, Villa a vgood chance and Rooney to add more value.

 

[Cruiser23]

I found this pretty interesting...

Altitude Factor

http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg20627635.800-feeling-the-pressure-the-world-cups-altitude-factor.html?page=1

The key message for the World Cup, then, is that teams need to take into account transition, acclimatisation and tactics. Players will need to adapt to changes in altitude, especially the effect this has on the flight of the ball. Teams that use high altitude to their advantage - or that are already used to switching from low to high altitude - will profit. That points to a win for a South American team.

Link

 

[DonMania#5]

With Robben out or atleast missing a few games, Van Persie is a certainty..

 

[weagles_fan]

What do you think of these bets guys?

van persie into fabiano into rooney into villa - $20

south korea to qualify - $20

australia to qualify - $10

spain to win group into italy to win group into england to win group into
uruguay to not qualify into holland to win group - $20

italy/paraguay quinella into england/usa quinella into spain/chile quinella into
holland/cameroon quinella - $20

 

[desTROY]

What do you think of these bets guys?

van persie into fabiano into rooney into villa - $20

south korea to qualify - $20

australia to qualify - $10

spain to win group into italy to win group into england to win group into
uruguay to not qualify into holland to win group - $20

italy/paraguay quinella into england/usa quinella into spain/chile quinella into
holland/cameroon quinella - $20

I like the goalscorer and South Korea bets alot, taken similar myself. I think Holland, Brazil and Argentina are all safer to win their groups than England. I like Uruaguy to qualify.

 

[SaintsPremiers08]

What do you think of these bets guys?

van persie into fabiano into rooney into villa - $20

I'm on that as well..$20 on it, paying $36 or something = $700+
Also done exact same multi again, but changing Villa to Torres which = $46

Played around with different winners, all my bets so far for Goal Scorers are:

$20
Collingwood def Melbourne
Rooney
Van Persie
Fabiano
Villa
= $41.00

$10
Rooney
Van Persie
Fabiano
Torres
= $46.41


$5
Rooney
Van Persie
Robinho
Villa
= $70.80

$5
Rooney
Van Persie
Robinho
Villa
= $89.25

$5
Crouch
Van Persie
Fabiano
Villa
= $100.55

$5
Crouch
Van Persie
Fabiano
Torres
= $126.75

$5
Rooney
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Fabiano
Villa
= $103

$5
Rooney
Van Persie
Fabiano
Villa
Cahill
= $147

$5
Higuain
Klose
Eto
C.Ronaldo
= $68.27

$5
Anelka $3.40
Forlan $2.63
Messi $2.50
Podolski $4.50
New Zealand No Goals $2.75
= $276.64

 

[Dime]

Who do we like best to top their groups?
I'm very keen on Spain and Argentina.
After that I'm having some trouble seperating England, Holland, Italy and Brazil. Was very keen on Holland but the Robben news is a little worrying.