Tuesday, 11 September 2012

World Cup Qualifers 2012 - 11th Sept 2012


England (4/7) v Ukraine (17/2)

England did no more than they had to against Moldova and should expect a much more uncomfortable test against Ukraine, who could well have beaten them – and they will argue they should have – at the Euros when the two last met. Whatever you make of England’s lack of creativity going forward, under Hodgson they’re a hard side to break down and Ukraine may lack that quality, so the 1-0 correct score along with either England to win to nil, or Under 2.5 goals. Both are tempting,  with England having the edge in attack to think they can eke out the win to nil, which is slightly bigger then under 2.5 goals.

Advice: 1 pt England to win to nil (8/5 Coral), 1 pt 1-0 England (11/2 general)

Serbia (1/2) v Wales (7)

This has all the hallmarks of a low scoring game. Serbia have failed to score in eight of their last 10 internationals and were well held by Scotland, while Wales have lost four and scored none since Chris Colman, although they were coping fairly well with Belgium until James Collins’s red card despite having just 29% of the possession. Serbia have drawn 0-0 with both Ireland and Scotlnd and may be held once again.

Advice: 2 pts Under 2.5 goals (7/10 188Bet, 4/6 general), 1 pt no goalscorer (17/2 Hills)

Scotland (4/5) v Macedonia (4)

Scotland were quite tempting at 4/5 on their first show after being held by the Serbs but Macedonia gave Croatia a tough game on the road on Saturday and should make things tight. Under 2.5 goals is freely available at 4/6 on Betfair and looks well worth taking in light of another competitive affair.

Advice: 2 pts Under 2.5 goals (4/6 Betfair)  

France (1/4) v Belarus (14)

France were one of the most disappointing teams at the Euros but still have the talent do give anyone a good game and should be capable of beating Belarus with some ease. They had a tough game against Finland – for which they can be grateful to the absent Abou Diaby – but should be well capable of holding a Belarus side who have failed to score in three of their last 4 proper games. Under 2.5 goals looks to be a big runner.

Advice: 2 pts Under 2.5 goals (4/5 Bet365)

Belgium (11/10) v Croatia (9/4)

The two biggest teams in what was already a hard Group A go head to head in what could be a tight game. Belgium are one of the most promising teams in Europe at the moment but have sometimes struggled to make the most of their midfield’s ball retention, which in turn makes it difficult for teams to score against them. Croatia are a high quality side but they could only edge past Macedonia at home and will find this yet more difficult.

Advice: 2 pts Under 2.5 goals (8/11 Bet Victor)

Accumulator: 3 pts Germany (1/2 Coral), Sweden (1/12 general), Greece (4/11), Turkey (2/13 Bet Victor), England (4/7 general), Switzerland (4/11), Poland (2/9), France (1/4 general), Uruguay (4/9 general – 11.43 with Bet Victor, 10.16 with Stan James

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