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You can get 66/1 on Russia with a company called Spreader. It's a long shot, but that seems high for the host nation.
80/1 is available with the same company for Poland and England are 20/1.
I might have a few small e/w interest bets.
I think Germany are stick ons to make the final at least, but 5/1 isn't value, imo.
Germany is my pick for winning the tournament, but seeing them put out a strong team and lose to Austria yesterday shows they're quite beatable! Going to be an interesting tournament anyway, looking forward to it.
Very open tournament I've went for Spain, maybe Timo Werner top scorer 14/1
5/1 for Germany to get to the final is decent odds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
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Originally Posted by frazeHFC
Seen on Twitter yesterday that they've not won in their last 5 games. First time this century that it's happened
Skybet currently offering your money back as a free bet (up to £10) if your team is knocked out. Took Spain at 11/2
That's to win it outright.Quote:
Originally Posted by stoneyburn hibs
Each way is half.
Edit: Ladbrokes are laying it at 5/2.
I reckon there's money to be made betting against Argentina. The sum of the parts is greater than the whole. They scraped through qualifying, scored the least goals of the top 6 in the table and were destroyed by Spain in a recent friendly. They were well beaten by Nigeria not so long ago as well albeit without Messi. I'm shocked they are as short as 10s to win it.
Unless corruption rears its head and there's some major referee tinkering, I think Russia have absolutely no chance of winning it, and might struggle to get out of the group. Just a lack of real talent and their results in the lead up dont look encouraging. Could be the least impressive host nation since South Africa. 80/1 Poland looks better value, although I hear Lewandowski has been off form.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Don't see Germany winning it. A good centre half pairing but probably not as good as Spains. Two average full backs. A very good midfielder in Kroos, but other than that the rest are just good players and no outstanding forward. All IMO of course.
Brazil have a better squad, as do France and Spain are also better in defence and midfield, although also like Germany, not the best up top.
My picks would be:
France
Spain
Brazil
Germany/Portugal
In that order.
To be fair there's only been one host nation since South Africa and that was Brazil who made it to the semi finals (and admittedly got humped). :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
On paper France look an excellent side but I’m just not sure how good a mentality they’ve got. It used to be a criticism of Holland that they had all the ability but too many egos and couldn’t gel as a side, without knowing too much about the French they strike me as being similar.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
I think they could either win it or get knocked out in the group stages, neither would surprise me.
What's the top scorer value bet? Muller at 28/1?
Aye France do have that feel to them at times. Although in saying that they got to the final of the Euros last time out which isn’t a bad effort.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
That looks good value for Muller. Reckon there’s a good chance he’ll take penalties for Germany so you could be looking at a couple from the spot.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbc70
Aye, I agree re Argentina and how they'll not mount any sort of serious challenge. And hopefully it'll put to bed the cliche that Messi can't be considered as one of the all time greatest footballers because he hasn't done it on the world stage, he's simply not got a good enough team around him to compete against far more complete international sides.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
He dragged them through their play off win to get to the World Cup with a hat trick in difficult circumstances and scored a few brilliant goals at the last World Cup.
Stuck £20 on Brazil to win at 5/1 a few weeks ago.
Got 7-1 france, and 32-1 portugal for fun
had a stab at argentia at 9-1 , on skybet, only as you get stake back if it loses, cant go wrong
I got muller at 32-1 top scorer, , same odds on mbappe,
had a nibble on lewandowski at 40s, lets face it, a hattrick and you can win it, just look at the previous winners, davor suker and oleg kuznetsov to mention a few,! even James in the last one, great player, but colombia were never winning it
Brazil and greizmann 80/1
Uruguay e/w is a great price.
There's a realistic chance that Muller could get close to Klose's record 16 WC goals. Perhaps not in this one but he's young enough to have another couple of WCs in him. I would expect him to take any penalties for them to boost his tally. If I am right, I think he is on 10 from 2 tournaments.Quote:
Originally Posted by calumhibee1
Depends on group placing but Portugal would appear to have a not insurmountable progression to the SFs if they finish second behind Spain - likely ties against Russia/Uruguay and then France before playing Brazil or Belgium in the semis, which may be the stumbling block.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibby the Hibby
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Originally Posted by Sweet Left Peg
If he avoids injury he should feature in every game for Germany this time round and one would expect him to still be a pick or bench at the age of 32 next time round.
I fancied France quite strongly, cannae quite decide how big a loss Payet will be for them.Quote:
Originally Posted by bingo70
Not very big with the likes of griezmann, mbappe and dembele as their front threeQuote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Its upto £50.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomtownHibeys
Im putting £50 on England also at 16s.
So if the worst was to happen..I can escape. :)
Don’t think it will make a lot of odds. Pogba, ****e, Dembele, Mbappe and possibly Matuidi would all be ahead of him. They may even start with Giroud up top aswell which would either mean playing 2 up top with Griezzman or Griezzman playing as a 10. I doubt he’d start.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
T&Cs state max £10 on mine:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryan69
How to Claim
Place a bet on any team to win the World Cup and get Money Back as a Free Bet if they don’t win.
If your team loses we will refund all win singles and the win part of each-way singles as a Free Bet up to £/€10 within 24 hours. E.g. A £5 each-way bet (£10 total stake) would receive a £5 refund.
Suarez at 25/1 might be worth a look. I reckon he could score quite a few in the group as Uruguay play Saudi Arabia & Russia who are probably two of the weakest teams in the tournament if not the weakest.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbc70
It definately states upto 50 on mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomtownHibeys
Your probably right though,as it probavly means upto 10 back on bets upto 50
Oleg Salenko.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibby the Hibby
Put a wee tenner on James Rodriguez to get voted player of the tournament. I think Colombia will do quite well and he is a different player when playing for his country. Seems to be the main man and he relishes it. Thought 66/1 was value considering how well he did at the last World Cup.
Also my tip. Had a great season and lots to prove.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Franck
Decent shout that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big_Franck
There's often a big team that bombs at the World Cup and it could well be them this time round. I've stuck a fiver on them to lose all of their group games at 299/1.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Here's hoping :greengrin
No chance Russia are getting near the final. They are woeful. France by far the best squad but don't seem to hit the heights they should under Deschamps, Brazil good but winning in Russia is a huge ask. Germany out of form but expect that to change. Nobody talking much about Spain. Squad currently not as good as they had 8-10 years ago (which was exceptional) but still very good. Might be worth a few quid...
Spain are my bet but got a wee bit of a worry around their lack of a “first choice” striker. They don’t seem to like playing Costa but he’s prob their best optionQuote:
Originally Posted by Baader
Prior to my previous post..£40 on England.Quote:
Originally Posted by BoomtownHibeys
I think with skybet it depends on how active your account is.but if it does happen,I can get out the place with £680 for a few days.
When they go out...I have £40 to use. :)
France for me 13/2
Got £20 on Spain at 6/1. For me the winners will come from Spain, Germany or France. Cant see a South American team winning it.
Drew Morocco in the works sweep. Nice one :greengrin
I’ve went for Belgium, good squad coming of age but time will tell if they can do it on the big stage. I guess they if they won, would be one of the smallest nations in a longtime to win it. Also went for Argentina, if Messi comes alive.
In today's world of multimillionaire players travelling the world, there is no logical reason why a South American team can't win in Europe. I think Brazil have an excellent chance with that squad, and the 'South Americans can't win in Europe' thing is just a historical coincidence rather than a pattern that tells us anything.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lancs Harp
Me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by NaturalOrder
I agree. We heard the same noise about a european side never winning the world cup in south america before the last world cup. If Neymar reaches the knockout phase even 90% fit i'd make Brazil favourites to win it.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
My feelings exactly. If we (Wales) hadn't bombed them out of the euros I think they would have won it. Got to be worth a punt providing they can keep their bottle.Quote:
Originally Posted by simple
Dele Alli top England goalscorer 10-1.
My opinion wasnt based geographically I just dont think any south american team will win it. Simply better teams in Europe. IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Cue a Brazil Uruguay final. :greengrin
I’m on Belgium as well team has grown up together and if they click I think they have a chance at 11-1
I think Russia will do better than most think, can see them getting through the groups.
Golovin for them will be one of the breakout stars I think.
Also 10/1 with a well known oirish bookmaker to be booked for diving in the group stages, great value surely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treadstone
Split powder on that. I like those odds. Hope there's a diving crackdown. What odds Ashley Young for a dive? Just can't help himself. Although Danny Rose will probably get the nod.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Brazil hitting form at the right time, their attacking options are frightening. Justified favourites for me.
Agreed. Impressed with their friendly win against Austria. Didn't Austria trouble Germany recently?Quote:
Originally Posted by McS****y
Interesting.
Anyone that likes a bet and thinks Spain will do well might fancy a couple quid on Marco Asensio to be top scorer. Most firms have him at 66/1 but some eejit on Betfair is offering 400/1.
I've got a few request a bet special's on with Skybet
Main bet is Brazil to win and Neymar to top score at 25/1. He's looking in great form
I've done France and Greizman @33/1Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
Russia -1 @2.30 for the opening game might not be a bad shout.
I've gone 1-0 Russia in my predictor. Have convinced myself it'll be a low-scoring opener (for no real logical reason :greengrin) and I don't think Russia are great shakes, home nation or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesie
I CAN'T WAIT for it all to start now.
Brave shout. One shot on target in two lead up friendlies and lowest ranked team at World Cup also no win in seven.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesie
Thought about that too actually, but went with Spain/Costa as a side bet @ 50/1Quote:
Originally Posted by Gmack7
Any one done straight forecast for 1st/2nd? I've got one on at 7500/1
I dont bet as a norm.
But i got Argentina in the Clerry Inn sweep:hyper
£44 to the winner !
Am supporting Tunisia and fancy them to get at least a draw against the 1966 Cup Winners in their opening game.
They have did ok in their warm up games.
A draw with Portugal after being 2 down and a 1 nil loss to Spain
They could shock their group and get to the next stage.
At England's expense,i hope!
Fair comment. Saudi Double Chance @2.80 is the other standout for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treadstone
At that price it must be Colombia to beat Nigeria in the final or something, surely?Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
I fancy Brazil/Spain name the finalists bet at 16/1.
I'm going the corruption angle. Penalty in match 16/5.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesie
Whoops, missed out that it was for all the groups 1/2!! hahaQuote:
Originally Posted by Big_Franck
Brazil/Spain or Brazil/Argentina I reckon for the final
Hold on, your 2 standout bets are Russia to win by 2 clear goals, and Russia not to win at all?! :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by Jamesie
Good betting review here.
https://www.sportinglife.com/footbal...st-bets/148581
Ambitious :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by GreenNWhiteArmy
Brazil v Germany final and Gabriel Jesus to be the top tournament scorer.
Love betting on the specials market (tv, movie, music stuff). I’ve got 4/1 that Robbie Williams opens his set with Let Me Entertain You and ends it with Angels
Any decent bets for today?
Skybet have a 500/1 outsider for Samedov & Golovin to both have 3 or more shots on target. Probably worth £1.Quote:
Originally Posted by we are hibs
They've also got Smolov to score, both teams to score, Smolov & Al-Jassim to both be carded at 50/1.
Correct score odds aren't great today, certainly not enough to tempt me, 3-1 Russia is 16/1 which isn't bad I suppose.
Poland will go pretty descent,maybe quarters.
Lewandowski for Golden boot with Brazil to win 200/1
Lewandowski with the top 5 teams in it double...has got tobe worth a little flutter.
The guy scores goals for fun.
Russia and under 2.5 goals for today. Plus I'm on Jesus top scorer and Brazil to win at 50/1.top scorer in qualification and for me personally he's not far away from being one if the next big superstars in football.Also done Messi and Argentina just think if he really turns it on he could do something special. I know the theory of South American teams in Europe but all the players play here,so it shouldn't be an issue.
Straight to the bottom of the group then :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Ryan69
I do think they'll qualify (and possibly win the group) along with Colombia though, yep.
I've gone for the standard group winners accumulator.
Group A - Uruguay
Group B - Spain
Group C - France
Group D - Argentina
Group E - Brazil
Group F - Germany
Group G - Belgium
Group H -Poland.
£5 for £200 return. Definite long shot.
I've got the same bet but put Colombia instead of Poland.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnM1875
Collect your dough! :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
Cheers mate! I missed the opening ceremony but through Robbie sang Angels earlier in his set?!Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Onto the next World Cup special!
BBC commentators bingo! The joys!
What will the commentators mention during the game? Skybet are offering 6/1 that’s been boosted to 12/1 on all Rnglish clubs that are represented st the World Cup to be mentioned.
That’s appeal but even more is previous World Cup winners of Germany, Brazil, Spain and Italy being mentioned during the game.
There’s a logic in that by the time England play Tunisia Brazil, Spain and Germany will all have played. You can see Spain get a mention because of their Boss getting sacked and Germany always seems to be a popular choice! Brazil are Brazil, best known footballing country in the world!
That leaves Italy. There’s a chance that he’ll get mentioned as they played England in a friendly three games ago.
So on that basis previous World Cup winners in Germany, Brazil, Spain and Italy all to be mentioned a 16/1 appeals.
I’m also backing Mo Salah to be mentioned by the commentators during the England andvTunisa game. The Premiers top scorer, just back from injury and the current African player of the year. 3/1 on skybet he gets mentioned.
I’ve gone for Suarez top scorer at 25/1. Brilliant odds considering Uruguay are in a group with the two lowest ranked sides
I could've swore Angels was the last song before the stunning blonde female came onto the field with the match ball.Quote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
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Originally Posted by HibeeMackenzie
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Think it was! BBC online coverage mentioned Angels first then Rock DJ!Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
A wins a win!!!
Sorry if you backed the four previous World Cup winners to be mentioned as it never came in. Mo Salah did get a mention at 3/1 though!!!!!
I've stuck a fiver on Portugal, Uruguay and Spain all to score 3 or more goals tomorrow. Returns 78 quid.
The bookies would have made a fair load after the completion of the MD1 fixtures. Brazil, Argentina & Germany all drawing against what looked like winnable fixtures for them.
Actually think Morocco are a reasonable bet to beat Portugal today.
Portugal straight and Uruguay minus a goal 13/8 my dough. This tournament has been a betting bloodbath so far.
I took my kitty up from about £45 to £165 yesterday pretty much exclusively on the Russia v Egypt game. Corners over and three sequential goals over bets did it.
Trying to reach £500 or more by the end of the tournament. Any suggestions for today's games?
I'd be surprised if Uruguay didn't bag a hatful today but probably go - 1 at about 8-13.Quote:
Originally Posted by One Day Soon
Disclaimer I'm currently getting horsed this World Cup.
6 corners in that Portugal game at half time. Bet 365 offering 1.30 for over 9 now - I'm having that I think.
Blow for my bet Saudi Arabia number 5 dropped.Quote:
Originally Posted by Treadstone
I asked Skybet if they were planning on doing the bingo commentary again and fhey confirmed that they will be for England’s games, starting with Panama!
There’s bets that catch my eye for mentions during the game
Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico 4/1
As England are playing Panama they’ll hopefully get a mention! England’s last warm up game was against Costa Rica where Rashford scored a stunner so if he plays expect the commentators to mention that. Also England played Costa Rica to help the get the measure of Panama.
And I can see Mexico get a mention. I believe that whoever progresses from this group will play Mexico in the quarter final, depending on how Mexico do kbvoulsy. But the comentators like to get carried away of how far England can go!
Qatar 7/4
I can see England beating Panama (!!!) and I wouldn’t be surprised if the commentators start mention the venue of the next World Cup if Panama are heading home from this one after a loss.
Jack Wiltshire 7/4
Dele Alli could be injured and there’s a debate on who’ll replace him. If Wilshire has been selected it may well have been him. I can see him getting a mention brocade if this.
Mo Salah 3/1
It’s a risqué one but there’s a Chance Salah will get a mention due to the contribution he made last season to Liverpool and the fact England’s captain, Harry Kane, lost out to him as top scorer in the Premier League. It’s unlikley Salah is going to beat Kane in the World Cup.
Four minutes in and Panama, Costa Rica and Mexico all mentioned! 4/1!
It’s like shelling peas!!!