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Euro 2008 Betting Preview – Group A Final Fixtures

Switzerland are out of the Euro 2008 betting reckoning. The co-hosts became the first team to exit the tournament, losing on Wednesday night to a stoppage time Turkey goal in torrential conditions in Basel. Arda Turan’s goal also ended the trend of the team scoring first in Euro 2008 winning, and sets up an exciting end to Euro 2008 Group A betting which concludes on Sunday night. Portugal conversely became the first team to reach the quarter-finals; their 3-1 win over the Czech Republic cemented their place as one of the leaders in the Euro 2008 betting market.

Portugal & Switzerland in Exhibition Game

Scolari - photo courtesy of BodogLife.comAs we move into the final round of group fixtures in Euro 2008, the betting starts to get really interesting. In Group A, Portugal are through as winners, so coach, Felipe Scolari (announced as Chelsea’s new coach on Wednesday night) can afford to rest the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo. They face Switzerland, who are left playing merely for pride after their defeat to Turkey, and likewise will probably give squad players a final chance to play at the tournament. Historically, such ‘dead’ games tend to produce goals, as both sets of players are to play an unfettered style, but it will be tough to pick a winner.

Punters can bet the game on Asian Handicaps priced to 102%, three-way 1X2 and Over/Under total goals to 103% as well as range of interesting game markets, such as total corners, red & yellow cards and goal-scorer options. (Check out PinnacleSports.com)

 

Czech’s & Turks Face Off For Place in Quarter-finals

Petr Cech - photo courtesy BodogLife.comThings couldn’t be tighter between Turkey and the Czech Republic as the line up on Sunday night, in what is effectively a play-off for a place in the quarter-finals of Euro 2008. Switzerland are out, while Portugal are through as Group A winners, and either Turkey or the Czech Republic will join them. Both teams have three points, the same goal difference, and number of goals scored, so according to article 7.08 of tournament regualtions if the game ends tied, it will go straight to penalties.

It is set to be tense night, and punters bet the game at PinnacleSports.com, with Asian Handicaps to 102%, three-way 1X2 and Over/Under total goals to 103% as well as range of interesting game markets, such as total corners, red & yellow cards and goal-scorer options.

 

Live Euro2008 odds compared

 

Compare the latest Euro2008 betting markets and live odds across top online sportsbooks here at BookieLabRat.com.

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