World Cup Betting and Special Bets

France v Mexico Betting Preview

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Written by James Beckett Sunday, 13 June 2010 11:59

France will take on Mexico knowing a win is vital if they want to progress to the last 16 on Thursday, 17th June 2010 - Kick off 19:30. Mexico themselves are in the same situation after both teams drew their opening game, and more dropped points in Polokwane could mean an early return home for the two betting favourites from Group A.


But it is France that will be the more likely team to press for victory, after a lacklustre display against Uruguay. Despite a bright opening, the French had few clear cut chances, the best falling to Lyon winger Sydney Govou, who failed to get any real contact to an enticing cross.


Raymond Domenech will be looking for a big improvement from his side, and yet again will have to decide whether to give a start to Thierry Henry. The former Arsenal man was left out in favour of Nicolas Anelka in Cape Town, but with the Chelsea man not firing on all cylinders, Henry could be set for a recall.


Another player who will be pressing for a start is Florent Malouda, who replaced Yoann Gourcuff on Friday, and could replace from the start against Mexico, but elsewhere it would appear Domenech will keep a settled side, as he looks to find some of the form that saw France get to the World Cup final in 2006.

Mexico on the other hand, created a host of chances against South Africa in the opening match of the World Cup, and coach Javier Aguirre would be wondered how his side didn't go in to half time at least one goal ahead.


Giovani dos Santos, Carlos Vela and Guillermo Franco produced some superb interchanges as Mexico controlled the first half, and if the three can produce something similar against the French, William Gallas and co will have to be very at their best to keep a clean sheet.


Veteran Cuauhtémoc Blanco will be pushing for a start after an impressive substitute display, however it is doubtful whether he could cope with the pace of a game against France at the ripe old of age of 37.


One worry for Mexico is that South Africa managed to get in behind the back four on several occasions, and Aguirre will be asking for a lot more from his defence, especially against the likes of Anelka and Henry, who playing on the shoulder could be a real threat.


This could well be Mexico's downfall in this game, and Domenech will be encouraging his players to look to exploit a potentially vulnerable defence. Despite Mexico's quality going forward, they look weak at the back, and you feel that France might have to much attacking quality for them.

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England Betting - Ashley Cole to play the most minutes

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Written by James Beckett Monday, 07 June 2010 19:00

Ashley Cole to play the most minutes of the World Cup for England at 4/1

A few days ago you could have picked this bet up at around 11/2, but even at 4/1 this is a very good bet. While there seems to be competition for places in nearly all areas of the team, Cole seems to be the only player who will play at left back for England, and I fully expect him to feature in every minute of England's World Cup campaign.

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Betting odds on Brazil winning the World Cup

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Written by Dave Allan Sunday, 06 June 2010 11:09

The betting public has been driving down the odds on Brazil winning the World Cup and are now a best priced 5/1 on Betfair to win the World Cup. It is an unusual position for Brazil to be in as they generally start favourites for every tournament they enter.

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Betting odds on Argentina winning the World Cup

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Written by Dave Allan Wednesday, 02 June 2010 19:17

The fastest falling betting odds on any side winning the World Cup is on Argentina. Best priced for serious money on Betfair at 14/1, the South Americans are now currently just 7/1.

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Betting odds on Spain winning the World Cup

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Written by Dave Allan Wednesday, 02 June 2010 18:31

Spain come into the World Cup as the bookies favourites for the first time ever. Whether they will be able to live up to their betting odds remains to be seen but they certainly have a fantastic squad at their disposal.

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Rooney Money-Back Special Bet

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Written by Tony Tyrell Monday, 31 May 2010 20:28

If Wayne Rooney scores at any time, during the England v USA World Cup match on 12th June 2010, Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st /last goalscorer, correct score & scorecast singles on the match.

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Betting Odds and England Special Bets

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 June 2010 04:40 Written by Tony Tyrell Monday, 31 May 2010 17:01

An ongoing look at the betting odds and England special bets for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. Also, links to live World Cup betting odds, enabling you to compare odd from different bookmakers!

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