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posted June 11, 2008 at 18:49 EST in Soccer Articles

In the second duel of Group B, the two defeated teams in the first round of soccer betting have what is at best their last chance to salvage their European Cup betting campaign. Austria lost a heartbreaker against Croatia in its Euro Cup debut in front of a partisan crowd and Poland was a train wreck against Germany. Now, their only chance to rebound – in a battle against each other—offers the online sports betting hamlet a soccer betting mayhem; a dreadful delight for the football betting faithful. So which team will take the initiative?

Here are BetUS Sportsbook soccer odds on the upcoming Euro betting matchup of Poland vs. Austria:

Match Time: 02:45 PM Eastern Time, Thursday June 12, 2008

Soccer Betting Line:

Austria PK +130 +200 Over 2 -110 Over 1 +140 Under 1 -170

Poland PK -150 +125 Under 2 -110 Under 1 +105 Over 1 -135 102

Draw +230

Alternative Soccer Betting Odds: Spread and Total

Austria +½ -150 Over 1½ -200 104 Poland -½ +130 Under 1½ +165

Austria -½ +220 Over 2½ +135 107 Poland +½ -260 Under 2½ -155

Head-to-Head Analysis: This is the last chance for either team in the European Cup as such this match is crucial for either side. Neither can afford a draw nor a loss. They can only advance their hope with a triumph.

Austria (+200) Co-host Austria was misfortunate against Croatia – there is no other way about it. Had the penalty kick not been awarded, the outcome of the match may very well have been different.Do not expect them to be overzealous against Poland; they can ill-afford the same mistake.

If there opener were an indication in any way, then the opinion Austria is the weakest team of the championships should be dispelled by now. Aside from their fourth minute blunder, they were solid on the attack and defence. In the second –half, nigh-missed opportunities were a sign of how the team should play from here on. If they take the last 45 minutes of their match against Croatia to Poland, they just might have a winning sojourn.

Poland (+125) Frankly, after Poland succumbed to Germany in their opening match, I am surprised to find them slightly favoured against home team Austria. On the world stage, Poland is nothing but an emotional train wreck. Enough said.

Betting Verdict: Not known as a team typically to put losses behind them, it is hard to imagine Poland, especially on the world stage, put forward a positive attitude in tomorrow’s match. Austria on the other hand showed quality against Croatia. They are an underrated team. They will have home edge. Sum total is a victory for the Austrians.

 

Soccer Free Picks: Taking Poland is not an option in my opinion, besides the odds are not inspiring. If anything, Austria’s heavy underdog odds on the money line are more attractive to the soccer betting market. Neither side will want to settle for the draw, so betting on it is not the best play. Of course anything can happen. They will both be nervous and tentative at the onset, but Austria is the team I think that will take the initiative in the first half and carry the momentum through to the next. If they score in the first half, they will look for the insurance goal or two. Most predict a low-scoring affair, but I expect it to be to the contrary. Poland is weaker now than ever before. Demoralized and in dire straits look for Austria to take advantage of the mayhem on the pitch. Over 2.5 goals is my bet.

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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room.