Ireland 8/1 outsiders to reach World Cup according to Paddy Power
PUNTERS ABANDON IRELAND AS GREEN DREAM FADES
-Bookies forced to cut odds on match not being shown live-
According to Paddy Power Irish punters are waking up to the belief that their World Cup dream is well and truly over with the bookie reporting less than €200 wagered on the Boys in Green successfully qualifying for next years Finals since their defeat at the hands of the French in Croke Park.
In an effort to entice patriotic punters into backing Ireland Paddy Power pushed Ireland’s qualification odds from 7/1 to 8/1 but this move resulted in only one bet of €20. Paddy Power have also pledged to refund a variety of losing bets on Wednesday’s match should Ireland win the game in normal time.
Paddy Power said “We literally cannot give Ireland away at the moment. Punters seem to believe it’s the end of the line for the boys but we all know the impact an early Irish goal would have on Wednesday so I wouldn’t be inclined to throw in the towel so fast”
As the ongoing dispute between the French Football Federation and Irish broadcasters intensifies Paddy Power have slashed the odds on Wednesday’s game NOT being televised from 6/1 to 2/1 second-favourite.
The national broadcaster RTE remains favourite to televise the match live but have drifted in the betting from 1/4 to 1/3 amid growing concerns that a deal will not be struck in time.
WORLD CUP BETTING ODDS AT PADDY POWER
To Qualify for the World Cup
1/25 France
8/1 Ireland
Betting on Wednesday’s Return Leg
8/15 France
11/4 Draw
6/1 Ireland
Who will show the 2nd Leg?
1/3 RTE
2/1 Not Shown
8/1 Sky One
12/1 TV3
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