Most of those odds look a bit short to me especiially some of those away wins like Germany @ 1.35's etc, its a bit of a piss take really as one or two usually slip up.
Even England look short to me considering the players they have missing not that it makes that much of a difference as they rarely perform anyhow.
They should win but its not worth the roller coaster ride that watching England brings at that price.
Slovakia have interesting team with players like Vittek or Mintal. I saw them vs Poland some time ago (however in friendly), and they are able to put good display, on the other hand Ireland not worldbeaters so at first sight i like the odds on homewin @ 2.55.
Vittek is out of this game, Mintal is back though after missing the last qualifier against Ireland which they lost 1-0.
Slovakia had enough chances to get something from the game against us last time. There is more confidence in our camp now though, Staunton was under serious pressure back then, but since we got that win we have played well in a few friendlys and the media have layed off Stan.
We havent got a win against anything remotely like a win against a top ranked side away from home(in a competitive international) in about 20 years and some of our recent away results have been downright embarrising like losing 5-2 against Cyprus.
In my opinion Slovakia are an average side. They were blown away at home by the Germans and the Czechs. Im undecided about us, if we had a decent manager i would be confident but as it is i think this will be a draw.
I dont think that Bosnia is good bet... Situation in team is very bad, their best few players are injured (including Muslimovic wich scored 6 goals in their last 4 games, but he will probably play, when how? coz Seria A just started and i dont expect a superhuge performance from him as it was before..)...
Germany also can be bad bet..They are better of course, but must win here? I think that answer is not and i dont this kind of games for 1.50 ..
Scotland seems nice bet for me...Russia also...Turkey is also huge favourite...
England - Israel
If Beckham play, i wil ltake Israel with 11,00 and x2 with 3.20 and it seems as a sure money..
But without Beckham i will try to take England with handicap...
Italy-France
I will try to take France here without any thinking..Seria A just started..France have bad memories with Italy..away win for me here..
It is better for us to write some informations about teams if we want to win some money...After that everyone can take his favourites...
Russia missing GK Akinfeev (CSKA), rusia first choice gk Akinfeev is long-term injured, second gk Malafeev is sitting on the bench in Zenit, Gabulov and Shunin are even weaker and unexperienced.
I think that Macedonia has a very good team Macedonia draw 1-1 in England,they are playing a very defensive football,a 5-4-1
Macedonia-Holland 2-2
Holland MAcedonia 0-0
MAcedonia - England 0-1
England - Macedonia 0-0
Macednoia- England 1-2
England - Macedonia 2-2
MACEDONIA + 1.75 i think very nice bet any advice here ?
Northern Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Maik Taylor (Birmingham City FC), Roy Carroll (Rangers FC), Alan Mannus (Linfield FC).
Defenders: Michael Duff (Burnley FC), Chris Baird (Fulham FC), Gareth McAuley (Leicester City FC), Stephen Craigan (Motherwell FC), Tony Capaldi (Cardiff City FC), George McCartney (West Ham United FC), Sean Webb (Ross County FC), Aaron Hughes (Fulham FC), Jonny Evans (Manchester United).
Midfielders: Keith Gillespie (Sheffield United FC), Steven Davis (Fulham FC), Sammy Clingan (Nottingham Forest FC), Chris Brunt (West Bromwich Albion FC), Steve Jones (Burnley FC), Grant McCann (Barnsley FC), Stuart Elliott (Hull City AFC), Damien Johnson (Birmingham City FC).
Forwards: Warren Feeney (Cardiff City FC), David Healy (Fulham FC), Kyle Lafferty (Burnley FC), Ivan Sproule (Bristol City FC).
Latvia squad
Goalkeepers: Andris Vanins (FK Ventspils), Aleksandrs Kolinko (FC Rubin Kazan), Deniss Romanovs (FC Dinamo 1948 Bucuresti).
Portugal ruined my long accu. last time when they failed to win in Armenia, so I decided to be more cautions this time and choose not to support any away team for lousy stakes such is @ 1,15 or similar, even it's really hard to believe that Spaniards and Turks won't win at Iceland and Malta.
Nowadays everyone learned to play football, and there are no such significant differences between national teams...remember when someone thrashed other NT with huge goals margin...it happens, but rarely...more often we saw close encounters with 1, maybe 2 goals win...and surprises are something, let's say, normal, in any round.
Who's gonna ride a dark horse this time?
Three matches stands out for me as a bankers.
Croatia + Holland + Portugal
Croatia have strong team, motivated and ready to beat much stronger NT than Estonia, in front their home crowd.
So, no doubts.
Holland is a team consisted of number of great players who plays in a number of the best european clubs.
Bulgarians are no mugs, but c'mon...they're nothing special, no winning mentality, with a couple of stars as Berbatov and Petrov(don't know are they playing?), but no team spirit at all...nothing uncommon for Balcan region...trust me.
Portugal must return what they've taken away from me.
They're playing home, big crowd, big pressure on referees, and after all - big quality.
I expect attacks from the very first minute.
Polish simply can't resist.
Show me two in-form, well known Polish players...I don't trust in any of them.
Romania
is in adifficult group, and considering the fact that Belarus is out, it could be a decent bet on away team @ 1,60.
Nothing new if Belarus simply let them walk over with three easy points and narrow win.
Romania is a leader of Group G, and these points are very important for them, in front of upcoming matches.
They will find a place on my tickets...I believe in Eastern Kitchen.
Germany
is already 6 points ahead of third team in a Group D, so if they manage to win, they will be in front of qualification, if not - and stay unbeaten - also good for them.
It's not do or die match for Panzers, and Welsh are determined to fight, it's certain.
No bet.
Scotland & Norway are my "second hand" picks, not for the strongest accu. of mine, but I believe they will win, especially Norway.
Italia-France looks like a possible war at first sight, but they are much clever, and as many times before I think we're going to see calculations and probably draw.
Each side will take a point...I don't believe they will let Scotland closer and jeopardize their privilege position in Group, as in UEFA.
I have no trust in Latins.
Maybe some of You wonder why I didn't mention my National team....I don't trust them, too.
Well..Busy weekend ahead, so I've placed my bets already..Few bets are probably against the grain, but oh hum...
Scotland v Lithuania - Under 2.5 – 1.9 - (ladbrokes) 3.5/10 pts
Lithuania are not the worst team in the world. Holding Italy to a 1-1 draw and losing by both France and Scotland by the odd goal. This team are definitely a team difficult to break down, and the immense pressure to win that Scotlands will be under will make for a tricky 90 minutes
Luxemborg (+1.5 asian) v Slovenia – 1.8 – Betfred 3/10 pts
Ok rock bottom team there for the taking..Well..hmm..2/9 aint a price I’d be getting stuck into…Lets measure their performances..Luxembourg have played 3 home matches..1-2, 0-1, 0-1. Slovenia’s away matches – 3-0, 4-2, 0-0…
No wins for Slovenia. Ok no wins for Luxemborg either but they havent lost by more than one goal and that was against 1st, 3rd and 4th placed teams.. +1.5 asian looks good enough for me.
Belarus v Romania - over 2.5 goals – 2.02 - Pinnacle 4/10 pts
Not a game that I fancy either team with the odds..However 1 bet that looks tasty is over 2.5 goals.. Both teams like a good goalfest (3 goals average between all the Euro matches) and with Romania needing to win – you can see goals aplenty here !
Latvia (+0.25 asian) v N Ireland – 1.935 – Pinnacle 3.5/10 pts
A tricky game for N Ireland. Latvia are a team like many Eastern European teams that don’t give much away at home, beating Iceland 4-0 and losing by the solitary goal to Sweden. I’m sure that 1 pt won’t be the end of Nireland’s dream, and therefore I fancy the handicap on Latvia. Under 2.5 goals looks tempting, but the 4/6 is a tad short for me..
Serbia v Finland Under 2.5 – 1.7 – Bluesq 3/10 pts
One of the games of the round with both teams poised on 11 pts behind Poland.
Serbia appear to be a team that just do enough to win (won 4/4 with 3 of them 1-0 wins..) Finland have blown hot and cold away from home beating Poland and losing to Azerbaijhan. With that in mind I fancy another 1-0 win. 4/9 is a bit tight, so I’ll instead plump for under 2.5 goals at 7/10
Slovakia v Ireland Over 2.5 – StanJames – 6/5 - 3/10 pts
Another Cracker here with both teams with an outside chance of qualifying and therefore needing the win. Both teams can both conceed and score, so the overs bet looks the best here at a nice price....
Portugal (-1.25 asian) v Poland – 2.1 Betfred 5/10 pts
Another important must win game for the hosts against table toppers Poland. Portugal are serious big hitters at home winning all home games to nil by 3 goals or more. Poland tricky away from home winning both games 1-0. However the might of Portugal looks too strong here..
actually i rare bet on national teams, but again truly this is betting opportunity; meaning that i strongly beleive in portugal's win, and even result is opposide, i will be happy with my self, because i have chosen the best diamond,if this diamond is gone or stolen...another matter
portugal all the way for me, max stakes,full confidence
As others have noted, some pretty short odds being offered on 1x2 bets this weekend. Hence I'm looking elsewhere. I fancy England v Israel < 2.5 goals @ 5/6 with Coral (you can probably find more generous odds elsewhere). Why? Israel will undoubtedly defend deep and in large numbers. They don't concede many (7 in 8 qualifying games so far, and 4 of those were in one game). Also, remember Israel drew 1-1 in Russia. An early England goal could ruin everything, but I fancy a nailbiting, tight, goals-at-a-premium sort of afternoon.
Bankers of the round for me are Spain and Holland both of whom need a win. Spain have to catch up with N.Ireland and Sweeden who both could win themselves on Saturday. Holland are also sitting in 3rd and a win is imperative for them to get closer to top of the league. works out as a 4/5double.
On the issue of Portugal they should win and home advantage is a big plus but Group A has been a minefield for gamblers so far with the Serbs and Portuguese not delivering the goods and justifying favourtism. Also Polands shock 1-0 away defeat against Armenia, those 3 points now and they'd be cruising. Portugal also drew there 1-1 in their last game which fills me with doubt. But they have the class to beat the Poles.
Looks to me a bit risky because Russia is a very hard place to play in and score.. if the Russians score more than one im not sure the Macedonians can counter..
Still, +1.75 could work junior98
Ive taken Russia with England and small ht/ft on Russia..
Croatia looks good aswell..
Ide stay away from Turkey away and Sweden v Damark.
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Rusia - Macedonia
Russia missing GK Akinfeev (CSKA), rusia first choice gk Akinfeev is long-term injured, second gk Malafeev is sitting on the bench in Zenit, Gabulov and Shunin are even weaker and unexperienced.
I think that Macedonia has a very good team Macedonia draw 1-1 in England,they are playing a very defensive football,a 5-4-1
Macedonia-Holland 2-2
Holland MAcedonia 0-0
MAcedonia - England 0-1
England - Macedonia 0-0
Macednoia- England 1-2
England - Macedonia 2-2
MACEDONIA + 1.75 i think very nice bet any advice here ?
thx Monty hard for me to think that Rusia may win more than single , anyway GL
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Looks to me a bit risky because Russia is a very hard place to play in and score.. if the Russians score more than one im not sure the Macedonians can counter..
Still, +1.75 could work junior98
Ive taken Russia with England and small ht/ft on Russia..
Croatia looks good aswell..
Ide stay away from Turkey away and Sweden v Damark.
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any advice here ?
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hard for me to think that Rusia may win more than single , anyway GL 
