World Cup 2010 Qualifier Betting Preview
World Cup Soccer Betting – Qualifier Odds & Previews (Sep 6 & 10)
World Cup soccer betting takes centre stage this weekend as the European zone kicks off with 24 qualifiers on the weekend, the first part of a double bill of international soccer betting that concludes on Wednesday night. The rest of world started on the long road to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa some time ago, but for European nations – including holders Italy, and European Champions, Spain – the journey begins here.
England Look for Resurrection Under Capello
Fabio Capello’s first competitive game as England manager, presents one of the easiest opponents in World soccer, the tiny Andorra. The minnows shouldn’t present much of a problem to the mighty Three Lions, losing all twelve of their Euro 2008 qualifiers. However, under the previous incumbent, Steve McLaren, England laboured for 45 minutes away to Andorra, without finding the net, and looked unimpressive in the recent draw with the Czech Republic. Steven Gerrard is the only major absentee for the game in Barcelona for which PinnacleSports.com price England, unsurprisingly as heavy favourites on the World Cup Asian Handicaps. England 2.050 (-3.5 & -4)*, Andorra 1.877 (+3.5 & +4)*.
Capello’s first big challenge will came on Wednesday night in Zagreb, when they face Croatia, who famously did the double over them during Euro 2008 qualification, ending their hopes of reaching Austria and Switzerland. Croatia haven’t lost a competitive home game since 1994, and under Slavan Bilic, are becoming one of Europe’s most powerful soccer, while England have gone in the other direction. It promises to be the most intriguing game in World Cup qualifier betting menu at PinnacleSports.com, offering up to 60% better odds for the game than traditional bookmakers.
Holders Face Tricky Trip to Cyprus
World Cup holders, Italy, begin the defence of the title they won in Germany two years ago, with a tricky trip to Larnaca. Cyprus are enjoying a magical spell on the domestic front, with Famagusta becoming the first Cypriot side in the Champions League, and two further representative in the UEFA Cup. During Euro 2008, Cyprus gave notice of their potential as Giant Killers, beating the Republic of Ireland 5-2, Wales 3-1, and holding the mighty Germany to a 1-1 draw. The Azzurri are now back under the stewardship of Marcello Lippi, who led them to ultimate success in 2008, and is looking to repeat that triumph, starting in Cyprus on Saturday. Italy 2.060 (-1.5), Cyprus Cyprus 1.870 (+1.5).
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