June 2012 - Soccer betting, odds and opinion

Euro 2012 Betting: Super Mario the man for Italy

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 30 June 2012 / Leave a comment

While Mario Balotelli's talent has never been in question, Jamie Pacheco watched with great frustration as he followed up genius with sheer stupidity during his first two years at Manchester City, but against Germany in Euro 2012 saw why people keep giving him a go.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: What to learn from past

Michael Lintorn / 30 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Lintorn wonders whether Spain will keep its Euro title or if it is heading to Italy after a 44-year wait?Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: The end of the Reign in Spain

Michael Lintorn / 30 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Lintorn expects Andrea Pirlo to be named player of the tournament, and after five successful semi-final selections he tries to identify more winners for Sunday's Euro 2012 final.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Ramos and Balotelli to battle

Harry Redknapp / 30 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Harry Redknapp is geared up for a brilliant end to Euro 2012, and while he is backing Italy's Mario Balotelli to find the net believes that in the end Spain should have too much class for their opponents.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Barca to grab Euro star

Michael Lintorn / 29 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Provided he passes a medical, Jordi Alba, an ever-present for Spain at Euro 2012, will move to Barcelona once Spain's Euro 2012 campaign is over. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Balo blasts Italy into Final

Paul Bugeja / 29 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Joe Dyer is as stunned as everyone else that Italy pulled off a huge upset to propel themselves into the Euro 2012 final against Spain.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Italians will corner opponents

James Eastham / 28 June 2012 / Leave a comment

James Eastham casts his eye over the Euro 2012 semi-final Between Italy and Germany with some confidence, having picked 15 winners out of 20 bets on the tournament so far...Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Can Italy end the streak?

Michael Lintorn / 28 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Germany may be on its longest ever winning streak but Michael Lintorn sees enough in the Opta stats to suggest Italy might be about to change that when the two meet in their Euro 2012 semi-final. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Does history repeat?

Michael Cox / 28 June 2012 / Leave a comment

As Germany prepare to meet Italy in their Euro 2012 semi-final, Michael Cox is salivating at the tactical options available to both coaches going into what could be a repeat of the fantastic 2006 World Cup semi-final.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Spain go through to final

Paul Bugeja / 28 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Defending champions Spain go through to the Euro 2012 final thanks to the Absolutely 'Fab' Cesc...Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Selection dilemmas abound

Michael Lintorn / 27 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Fernando Torres' impact as a sub against France was minimal, and with this in mind, Michael Lintorn ponders selection dilemmas affecting each of the Euro 2012 semi-finalists.Read more »

Euro 2012: Nothing friendly about next semi

Michael Lintorn / 27 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Despite Portugal having humbled Spain in a friendly since the World Cup, with a Euro 2012 final place at stake, Michael Lintorn consults the Opta stats and sees a different outcome when they meet in the semi-final.Read more »

Euro 2012: Another trophy for Spain's cabinet?

Ben Lyttleton / 27 June 2012 / Leave a comment

By no means does Ben Lyttleton assume that Spain and Germany are unbeatable as he wonders if there's any way Portugal or Italy might prevail. Read more »

Euro 2012: Germany seem most complete

Harry Redknapp / 27 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Shrugging off his disappointment at England being out of Euro 2012, Harry Redknapp is of the firm belief that Jogi Low's men looked ready to be crowned kings of European football.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Ronaldo crucial to win

Paul Bugeja / 26 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Tobias Gourlay has no doubt that much lies on the boot of Cristiano Ronaldo to lead Portugal into battle with their Iberian neighbours when Spain meet Portugal in the Euro 2012 semi-final. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: It's all about the coffee...no, the soccer...

Jonathan Wilson / 25 June 2012 / Leave a comment

As he revels in Euro 2012, Jonathan Wilson continues his quest for good coffee, encounters the best and worst of Ukrainian hospitality, marvels at the comedy stylings of a former international football manager...and also recommends a semi-final bet... Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Will fatigue be end of Italy?

Michael Lintorn / 25 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Lintorn has consulted the history books and sadly, at least for Italy, they suggest a more strenuous quarter-final and shorter recovery time could cost them against Germany in their Euro 2012 semi-final.Read more »

Euro 2012: England draws a blank in shoot-out

Mike Norman / 25 June 2012 / Leave a comment

On an entertaining night in Kiev, despite Mario Balotelli missing countless chances against England in their Euro 2012 quarter-final, England have been eliminated after a penalty shoot-out.Read more »

Euro 2012: Bow out ahead for England

Michael Lintorn / 24 June 2012 / Leave a comment

The Opta stats point towards an early end to the England Euro 2012 adventure...Read more »

Euro 2012: Dull encounter all around

Mike Norman / 24 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Spain edge out France to go through to the semi-final of Euro 2012 after their 2-0 victory in Donetsk.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: New Tournament favourite

Paul Bugeja / 23 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Sami Khedira was one of three in the second half who scored for Germany to take the lead in their Euro 2012 quarter-final against Greece, turfing the Greeks out of the competition..Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: French out for 'safety first'

Dave Farrar / 23 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Casillas could be the key for Spain to overcome France in a Euro 2012 quarter-final in which Dave Farrar fancies the French to make life very difficult for their opponent.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: The Italian challenge

Lee Dixon / 22 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Not one to brag, Lee Dixon took out a a 'full house' in his Euro 2012 England v Ukraine preview, correctly tipping the result, goalscorer and correct score, and going into the game against Italy thinks penalties may be needed to split the two, seeing no reason why England can't come out on top this time.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Clean or Dirty?

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 22 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Jamie Pacheco pours through the Opta stats to work out which of the Euro 2012 quarter-finals have the potential to keep the man in charge busy.... Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: German's to go Greece in Gdansk

Paul Bugeja / 21 June 2012 / Leave a comment

It's not just the Greek economy that's in strife when it comes to Germany, but Tobias Gourlay has found some value bets when the two meet in their Euro 2012 quarter-final.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Ronaldo to keep shining for Portugal

James Eastham / 21 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Having selected 12 out of 16 winners in Euro 2012 so far, James Eastham casts his eye over the opening quarter-final between the Czech Republic and Portugal. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Will it come down to penalties again?

Harry Redknapp / 21 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Harry Redknapp maybe purring over where England sits in the Euro 2012 at the moment but the former Spurs manager is struggling to split England and Italy ahead the quarter-final.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: England must stop Pirlo to proceed

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 21 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Jamie Pacheco sees Andrea Pirlo as Italy's most influential player and the man England must overcome if they are to progress from the Euro 2012 quarter-finals. Read more »

Euro 2012: Italy versatile and dangerous

Michael Lintorn / 20 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Lintorn now sees Italy as a serious obstacle for Group D winners in Euro 2012.Read more »

Euro 2012: Rooney takes England through

Paul Bugeja / 20 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Sweden stun France with a 2-0 win in Euro 2012 and Rooney strikes for England to beat Ukraine and reach Euros last eight as group winners. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Rooney for real

Lee Dixon / 19 June 2012 / Leave a comment

England are improving under Roy Hodgson and Lee Dixon has little doubt that the return of the very fresh Wayne Rooney will be the catalyst for a relatively comfortable win when they meet Ukraine in their next Euro 2012 match-up. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Swifter, higher, stronger France

Paul Bugeja / 19 June 2012 / Leave a comment

With Jeremy Menez making France a more potent attacking force, Tobias Gourlay expects Blanc's men to win by a couple when France meet Sweden in their next Euro2012 match. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Put away your conspiracy theories...

Dave Farrar / 18 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar doesn't fancy the defending champion in the outright winner market but expects them to see off Slaven Bilic's side when Spain meet Croatia in Euro 2012.Read more »

Euro 2012: Nervous wait for Italy either way

Dave Farrar / 18 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Dave Farrar sees Antonio Cassano as key to Italy beating Ireland in their next Euro 2012 matchup, although the Italians will sweat on Spain beating Croatia before knowing if they qualify.Read more »

Euro 2012: Three Lions on the roar

Harry Redknapp / 17 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Harry Redknapp was over the moon with England's Euro 2012 win against Sweden, but going into the next match against the Ukraine, feels that a quality England side must start Rooney and Walcott.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Highs ahead for Low

Paul Bugeja / 17 June 2012 / Leave a comment

James Eastham believes the cream will rise to the top when Germany meets Denmark in their Sunday night Euro 2012 clash.Read more »

Euro 2012: Shock results and changing fortunes

Mike Norman / 17 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Greece and Czech Republic progress as Russia, who looked so impressive during their 4-1 win over the Czech Republic last week, are eliminated. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: On the ground in Ukraine

Paul Bugeja / 16 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Luke Moore is still celebrating England's victory over Sweden, but, looking over the weekend's matches, is wondering whether Ronaldo can finally get his first goal of Euro 2012...Read more »

Euro 2012: Cech must find form for Czech hope

Michael Lintorn / 16 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Petr Cech made an awful error in the second half against Greece, and Michael Lintorn sees Poland exploiting the Czech Republic's defensive shortcomings and qualifying in Euro 2012.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Russia on unbeaten run against Greece

Paul Bugeja / 16 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Alan Dzagoev and his colleagues in Russia's midfield will be dangerous on the counter-attack, something Tobias Gourlay believes will go a long way to helping them snatch the three 2012 Euro points when they meet Greece. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Consistency is the key

Michael Lintorn / 15 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Lintorn believes Franck Ribery is finally delivering consistently for France and in doing so will ensure Ukraine's stay at the top of Group D is brief. Read more »

Euro 2012: Who will qualify for A and B?

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 15 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Jamie Pacheco urges supporters not to give up on their side's chances in Euro 2012 as there's still everything to play for on match day three in Groups A and B.Read more »

Euro 2012: At least one point for England

Lee Dixon / 15 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Lee Dixon muses on Euro 2012 so far and offers you his best bets ahead of England's crucial game against a Zlatan Ibrahimovic-dependant Sweden. Read more »

Euro 2012: Nasty surprise ahead for Italy

Michael Lintorn / 14 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Despite Italy matching Spain in their Euro 2012 opener, if the Opta stats are anything to go by, Michael Lintorn doesn't see such a positive outcome ahead when the Italians meet Croatia.Read more »

Euro 2012: Still life in Portugal yet

Paul Bugeja / 14 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Silvestre Varela smashed home the fifth and final goal of the game between Portugal and Denmark, landing huge in-play odds on Betfair and leaving the Danes reelling with a loss in Euro 2012Read more »

Euro 2012: Group A Czech-mate

Paul Bugeja / 13 June 2012 / Leave a comment

The Poland comeback means there's all to play for in Group A... Read more »

Euro 2012: Bend it like Bendtner

Michael Lintorn / 13 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Michael Lintorn uses the Opta Stats to analyse the 'Group of Death' and how the Danes look to be in the driver's seat.Read more »

Euro 2012: Three cheers for England to go through

Harry Redknapp / 13 June 2012 / Leave a comment

England showed some real promise against France, and Harry Redknapp is backing them against Sweden in their next Euro 2012 Group D match. Read more »

Euro 2012: Still anyone's but Germany looking good

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 12 June 2012 / Leave a comment

After the first round of matches Jamie Pacheco isn't as close as he'd like to be in picking who will win Euro 2012 but certainly has some clues as to who won't...Read more »

Euro 2012: Andryi the Giant

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 12 June 2012 / Leave a comment

The Ukraine staged a remarkable comeback to beat Sweden and are now odds-on to qualify for the quarter-finals in Euro 2012. Read more »

Euro 2012: Home advantage not enough for Poland

Dave Farrar / 12 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Russia have impressed Sean Calvert and will be too strong for Poland in their Euro 2012 match-up.Read more »

Euro 2012: Battle to avoid bottom

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 12 June 2012 / Leave a comment

When Greece meets the Czech Republic in Euro 2012, James Pacheco sees it more as a fight to stay off the bottom than a race to the top of Group.Read more »

Euro 2012: Spain held to draw

Mike Norman / 11 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Cesc Fabregas equalised for Spain shortly after Italy had taken a surprise lead, which left defending champions Spain to draw with Italy, although Ireland had no such luck against Croatia...Read more »

Euro 2012: Italy v Spain

Michael Cox / 10 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Cesare Prandelli has spent the week re-shaping his Italy side, and Michael Cox considers what the three-man defence will have upon one of the most eagerly anticipated games of Euro 2012. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Spain all the way for 2012

Paul Bugeja / 09 June 2012 / Leave a comment

He may love his England side, but Harry Redknapp can see beyond loyalty to betting common sense when it comes to Euro 2012.Read more »

Euro 2012: Lively Day One

Paul Bugeja / 09 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Euro 2012 got off to a cracker of a start with Russia smashing the Czech Republic and a game of twists, turns and red cards in the draw between Greece and Poland Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Don't underestimate England

Harry Redknapp / 08 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Harry Redknapp, writing exclusively for Betfair on Euro 2012, can see plenty of reasons for supporters of England to be optimistic going into the competition. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Opening day Upset?

James Eastham / 08 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Greece have troubled home sides before, and despite playing before a home crowd, James Eastham wonders if Poland can overcome them.Read more »

Euro 2012: Redknapp onboard with Betfair

Paul Bugeja / 07 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Harry Redknapp has been signed up...no, not as manager of another EPL side but to provide Betfair punters with his insightful analysis of Euro 2012! Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Some specials

Matthew Walton / 06 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Matthew Walton has found some 'specials markets' for Euro 2012, based on historical data, where the value looks good.Read more »

EPL Betting: Kagawa to Man U end for Nani?

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 06 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Jamie Pacheco wonders what the future holds in store for Nani with only a medical and work permit standing in the way of Shinji Kagawa becoming Manchester United's first-ever Japanese recruit.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Russia attack to take them forward

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 06 June 2012 / Leave a comment

James Pacheco runs over each group for Euro 2012 and gives you his best bet for each.Read more »

EPL Betting: Troubled times for Tottenham

Ralph Ellis / 05 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Ralph Ellis sees the ramifications of Chelsea's Champions League win as potentially devastating for Tottenham.Read more »

Euro 2012: Goals to reign for Germany

Michael Cox / 03 June 2012 / Leave a comment

With Germany's astonishing array of atttacking players, Michael Cox sees them as a much more complete side than they were two years ago and capable of kicking a bucket of goals during Euro 2012. Read more »

EPL Betting: Capello for Chelsea?

Paul Bugeja / 02 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Fabio Capello has won nine titles in 16 club seasons, something Michael Lintorn thinks ChelseaFC might find of great interest in choosing their next manager...Read more »

Euro 2012: Semi's might be best Italy can do

Paul Bugeja / 02 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Tony Dorigo is well aware of the question marks surrounding Italy's strikers and isn't sure their strong defence will be enough to take them deeper into Euro 2012.Read more »

Euro 2012: Portugal up against the big fish

Paul Bugeja / 02 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Former Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo, one of the stars of Portugal's run at Euro 2004, gives you his Expert Guide to Portugal in the Euro 2012. Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: Could Greek history repeat?

Jonathan Wilson / 01 June 2012 / Leave a comment

Jonathan Wilson analyses how the Greeks won Euro 2004 and how this might work into their 2012 tilt.Read more »

Euro 2012 Betting: It's all in opener for Croatia

Paul Bugeja / 01 June 2012 / Leave a comment

The Expert Team Guide to Croatia for the Euro 2012.Read more »