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Handicap Betting: Euro 2008 Final Preview

After thirty games and almost 3,000 minutes of soccer action the Euro 2008 betting market boils down to just two teams – Spain and Germany. Though the Germans were the outright favourite most sportsbooks before the tournament kicked-off on June 7th, it is the Spaniards who come into the final of Euro 2008 as favourites.

EURO 2008 FINAL ASIAN HANDICAP BETTING PRICED TO 101.7%

Spain 1.690*
Germany 2.350*

Germany were fancied to do well at Euro 2008 on account of relatively easy group, a relatively comfortable route to the final and strong support. Though they have succeeded in reaching the final, some of their performances en-route have raised eye-brows. Germany were beaten by Croatia at the group stage and gave a lacklustre performance against a severely weakened Turkey at the semi-final stage. These concerns have led bookmakers such as PinnacleSports.com, to push Germany to under-dogs for the final in Vienna on Sunday, but as all soccer fans know, Germany don’t know the meaning of the word under-dog.

EURO 2008 FINAL THREE WAY BETTING PRICED TO 102.85%

Spain 2.400*
Germany 3.300*
Draw 3.230*

Spain’s appearance in the Euro 2008 final is an historic moment for a soccer nation that has consistently under-achieved on the world stage. During their 3-0 semi-final defeat of Russia, the side visibly grew with confidence and the cries of ‘Ole’ became more triumphant from their ecstatic supporters. Coach, Luis Aragones, has been dealt a blow by the injury to David Villa (the tournaments current top-scorer) which keeps him out of the final. However, Aragones has La Liga’s top-scorer, Dani Guiza, and Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas – who has made a huge impact when used as a substitute – ready to step into the breach.

On performances so far, Spain are worthy favourites with PinnacleSports.com to lift the Euro 2008 trophy, the question punters have to ask is whether they can deal with the pressure in the final, and deliver on their undoubted potential.

Go to PinnacleSports.com for a full range of Euro 2008 final match markets including corners, red & yellow cards, and total goals, all priced to 60% better than traditional bookmakers.
*All odds subject to change.

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Euro2008 Final Sportsbook Specials

Ready to place your bets on the final? Check out these stake-back deals first!

Absolutely Fabregas! – Euro 2008 Final – Sunday 29th June LIVE ON BBC1/RTE2
Paddy Power will refund all losing 1st/last goalscorer, correct score and scorecast single bets on this match if Cesc Fabregas scores at any time in 90mins. If Cesc Fabregas plays no part in the match special will revert to if the last goal is scored from outside the box. Max Refund €300/£200 per customer/bet.

Euro 2008 Final  – Sunday, 29 June
If your bet loses and the match is tied 0-0 at the end of 90-minutes, Canbet will refund your bet (Correct Score Only). To take advantage of this offer, enter the promotional code: EUFINAL. Maximum refund £50 (€65)

Last Action Hero – Germany v Spain – Euro2008 Final, Sunday 7:45pm
If Fernando Torres or Michael Ballack scores the last goal of the game (90 mins play only) Boylesports will refund losing First/Last/Anytime Goalscorer, Correct score & Scorecast single bets on this match. Max Refund €300 (or Currency Equiv) per customer

Nil All?  BET365 Bore Draw Offer
Place a pre-match correct score, double result or scorecast bet on ANY FOOTBALL MATCH and Bet365 will refund losing stakes if the match finishes 0-0.

Fred’s Euro2008 Cashbacks
Scorecast Cashback Offer: Place a scorecast bet on any Euro 2008 match and if ‘half’ of your scorecast wins but the other half lets you down, BetFred will refund your losing stake (to £100 max).

First Goalscorer Cashback Offer: Place a bet on any Euro 2008 First Goalscorer market and if your selection misses out on the first goal but goes on to score the last goal, BetFred will refund your losing stake (to £100 max). 

Victor Chandlers Cashbacks
Money for Nothing: Place a bet on the Correct Score, First Goalscorer or Double Result (HT/FT) on
the EURO 2008 final and if it finishes 0-0 VCBet will refund your losing stake as a free bet. Max refund £100 (€120) per offer per person per match. Applies to singles only. Does not apply to in-running bets.

1st Scorer 2nd Chance: Place a First Goalscorer bet on the EURO 2008 final and if your player fails to score the first goal but scores at any other time in the match VCBet will refund your stake as a free bet. Max refund £100 (€120) per offer per person per match. Applies to singles only.

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