Wednesday, 9 February 2011

International Friendlies? Bookies Friendlies more like!

But I'm still going in regardless of the unpredictable nature of these games. I have picked out 7 selections all from games kicking off at 7:30 or after as it's easier for me to check scores at work once they've all gone home!
Not a great deal of science behind the picks but I do hold certain views on the games which will be briefly highlighted on the other side:

Germany v Italy over 2.5 goals
Holland v Austria over 2.5 goals
Argentina v Portugal over 2.5 goals
Poland v Norway over 2.5 goals
Spain v Columbia over 2.5 goals
Scotland to beat N.Ireland
France to beat Brazil

179.79 W.Hill 172.00 BetFred 171.70 Paddy Power
165.21 SportingBet

The Germans have been quite vocal over how much they want to win this game and in front of a home crowd in Dortmund, an early goal could see them overun Italy and end their 16 year wait to beat this particular opposition.
Holland v Austria ove rthe years has been absolutely chock a block full of goals and recent games for both sides against other opposition have seen plenty of scoreboard action too.
Argentina v Portugal in Switzerland should, SHOULD be an entertaining affair with Ronaldo v Messi and lots of other quality on show, I've gone for goals but this one I fear the most.
Poland v Norway in Portugal! The last 3 meetings between these two have gone over 2.5.
I almost put Spain to win to nil but for Carlos Puyol missing out, but I'm pretty sure this will go over with the quality the Spanish have going forward despite Columbia being fairly stingy in defence.
Something you won't hear to often next, Scotland should have too much quality tonight for their opposition! N.Ireland regulars are thin on the ground tonight whereas Scotland are at full strength, which includes Charlie Adam who may be the difference all on his own.
Big chance taken on France, but both managers are fielding works in progress, with Les Blues edging due to having played together a little more than the Brazil squad that has been selected, although the possibility of goals was tempting, France's recent record against Brazil and the home crowd swayed me into an attempted returns booster.

Good luck if you're punting!

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