posted October 10, 2008 at 12:28 in Soccer Betting Trends
UEFA World Cup Qualifiers - Germany vs. Russia and more
The UEFA World Cup 2010 qualifiers’ betting market is perhaps one of the most popular and closely followed of all the World Cup 2010 divisions that includes AFC World Cup qualifiers, CAF World Cup qualifiers, CONCAAF World Cup qualifiers and CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers
The European division is comprised of nine groups and all nine groups are contesting qualifier matches in their respective groups this weekend. A veritable buffet of matches to bet on is on the menu at BetUS Sportsbook.
Avid football bettors interested in stretching themselves, investing and make money by trying out some soccer wagers, should consider betting on the UEFA World Cup 2010 qualifiers. Well I ask you dear footballers: you want to make some money don’t ya? So why not try it?
Here are some select soccer matchups complete with soccer betting analysis and verdicts to get you started.
Group 4: Includes Russia, Germany, Finland and Azerbaijan
UEFA World Cup 2010 Qualifier Match: Germany vs. Russia
Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time Saturday, October 11, 2008
Soccer Betting Line:
Germany -½ -140 -140 2½ O -120 U Ev Draw +230
Russia +½ +120 +360 2½ O -120 U Ev Draw +230
Soccer Betting Analysis: Germany, with its illustrious history in World Cup competition –never mind, international arena all together – is rarely an underdog; if it ever were they would be a steal (huge steal) in the soccer betting market. If there were one thing to be said about the Germans: they love their football. Losing is never an option with this stoic side.
The qualifier between Germany and Russia will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of Saturday’s World Cup 2010 qualifiers’ betting action and not an easy one to predict. Germany has a great soccer legacy. Russia is reviving theirs. Germany will host Russia. Germany played for a 3:3 draw against Finland. They beat Lichtenstein 6:0 before that and in a friendly against Belgium they won 2:0.
Russia is coming off a 2:1 victory against Wales. They were made to work hard for the win. Wales had the first chance to score with a penalty kick but Bale missed. Pavlichenko awarded the penalty kick for Russia mere moments later did not hesitate to open the scoring. They drew 1:1 against the Netherlands in the friendly.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Both sides can score. The home side will have the edge but the Russians will not be intimidated. I expect a tight start to the match but knowing their scoring capacity I expect they will both try to take the initiative. If Pavlichenko and Arshavin play anywhere near the level they are capable of they will blew Germany as they did to Netherlands in the UEFA Euro Cup.
Soccer Betting Pick: Best play over 2.5 goals -120 | Russia to win +360
Group 6: Includes, England, Kazakhstan, Croatia and Ukraine
UEFA World Cup 2010 Qualifier Match: England vs. Kazakhstan
Match Time: 02:00 PM Eastern Time Saturday, October 11, 2008
Soccer Betting Line:
England -3 -120 -2000 3½ O -130 U +110 Draw +700
Kazakhstan +3 Ev +3000 3½ O -130 U +110 Draw +700
Soccer Betting Analysis: England missed out on the UEFA Euro Cup this year when they were beaten by Croatia. The embarrassment for the nation was so huge that England has vowed not to miss another prestigious international competition. Judging by the money line on offer in this matchup, this should be a routine victory for the proud Brits. No stumbling blocks here.
England sought redemption last month against Croatia for the Euro Cup elimination and they did, beating the Croats 4:1. Against Andorra, their first match they won 2:0.
Soccer Betting Verdict: Kazakhstan has yet to win a match in World Cup qualification or even score more than one goal. However, what they lack in firing power England does not. I expect another schooling performance from the English as they take the opposition’s keeper to task. The better value to be had is on the under 3.5 goals at +110, but England will be playing at home, in their own playground, so I expect they will have fun with and score, score and score.
Soccer Betting Pick: Over 3.5 goals -130
Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room
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