June 27: Spain v Italy Betting Preview
BIGGEST game of the last 16 is the pick of the bunch and a repeat of the 2012 final. Spain won that one 4-0 but it should be much tighter this time and I'm going for a draw in 90 minutes at 2-1 with McBookie and Ladbrokes. The holders are favourites...
June 27: England v Iceland Betting Preview
ENGLAND have struggled to break down sides and may have to be patient against Iceland tonight. Roy Hodgson's side are massive favourites to reach the last eight but performances have got worse instead of better and it's difficult to back them at a best 4-7 at McBookie and Ladbrokes....
June 26: France v Rep Ireland Betting Preview
FRANCE were my antepost tip to win the Euros but they've got a tough route to the Final. Spain, Germany, Italy and England have all landed in the same half so only one can make it to Paris on July 10. I'm still hoping it's the French and they...
June 26: Hungary v Belgium Betting Preview
HUNGARY are one of the surprise packets of the tournament having come through Group F without losing a game. They were also involved in the best games of the tournament – a 3-3 draw against Portugal that could have seen so many more goals.Belgium started off with a bad...
June 26: Germany v Slovakia Betting Preview
GERMANY have been efficient if not dynamic in their progress to the last 16 without conceding. The world champions clinched Group C with a 1-0 win against Northern Ireland that should have been many more. A combination of poor finishing, bad luck and great goalkeeping by Michael McGovern kept the score...
June 25: Wales v Nth Ireland Betting Preview
AT the start of Euro 2016 I said there would be a surprise semi-finalist … and that's the way it's panning out. Croatia were mentioned as a dark horse and look nailed on to make the last four after sinking Spain to top Group C. Holders Spain, hosts France,...
June 25: Croatia v Portugal Betting Preview
CROATIA are last into action today and having won Group C would have expected an easier task than a meeting with Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo finally got off the mark to drag the Portuguese through in third place after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Hungary. Ronaldo's men drew all three...
June 25: Switzerland v Poland Betting Preview
FIRST of the last-16 ties at Euro 2016 is Switzerland v Poland and while neither side has been explosive you have to fancy the Poles. They haven't conceded yet – including a 0-0 draw with Germany – and will be hoping Robert Lewandowski will find his shooting boots after...
June 22: Group F Betting Preview
CRISTIANO RONALDO has endured a nightmare tournament but must turn up tonight if Portugal are to qualify. To be fair the Real Madrid star hasn't failed due to a lack of effort – in fact he's probably trying too hard. He's had 20 efforts on goal in the first...
June 22: Group E Betting Preview
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND must beat Italy to stay alive and on the evidence of the first two games they have no chance. The Irish were unlucky to be held by Sweden but woeful in a 3-0 defeat against Belgium while Italy have won two without conceding. One thing in...
June 21: Group C Betting Preview
NORTHERN IRELAND won't beat Germany but can still qualify by avoiding a heavy defeat. Michael O'Neill's men were superb against Ukraine after freezing in their opener with Poland but now face their toughest task. Germany haven't been at their best but will surely break through what will be a...
June 21: Group D Betting Preview
SPAIN need just a point against Croatia for the sides to qualify first and second from Group D. So while the holders are favourites at 21-20 with Ladbrokes for their third successive win there is always the possibility of them playing out a convenient stalemate that pays 11-5 at...
June 20: Group B Betting Preview
GOALS have dried up in the past few days so hopefully we'll see some action in Group B's final two matches. All four matches have seen both score and of course there has been excitement with late goals especially in the England games. It's still two from any four...
June 19: Group A Betting Preview
FRANCE haven't had it all their own way but should clinch top spot in Group A in style. Didier Deschamps' side have need late goals against Romania and Albania to win their openers. Now they need just a point from Switzerland to win the group and book a last-16...
June 18: Group F Betting Preview
NOT sure what was the biggest surprise – Iceland battling back to hold Portugal or Austria crashing to Hungary. It was probably the latter to be honest because Portugal can't be trusted and rely too much on Cristiano Ronaldo. Today the smallest nation at the Euros and the one that...
June 18: Belgium v Rep Ireland Betting Preview
BELGIUM are ranked Europe's best team and it's time they lived up to the billing. Marc Wilmots's side were desperately disappointing as they crashed 2-0 to Italy but historically are slow starters. When they reached the 1980 final and 1986 World Cup semis they failed to win their opening...
Jun 17: Group C Betting Preview
TODAY'S Group C games see Croatia facing Czech Republic and Spain tackling Turkey. Spain and Croatia won their openers and I reckon they'll add the points to set up a decider next week. Croatia looked top notch as they toppled the Turks and it should have been much more than...
Jun 17: Italy v Belgium Betting Preview
ITALY'S display against Belgium was one of the best in the first round of matches and they should beat a Sweden side over reliant on Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Although he created the own goal scored by Ciaran Clark the PSG star was pretty anonymous in the 1-1 draw with Republic...
Jun 16: England v Wales Betting Preview
ENGLAND v Wales should have been a dress rehearsal for England v Scotland – the real Battle of Britain. But Gareth Bale has been on a one-man mission to crank up the hype and he's done a good job. Today's Group B encounter promises to be a cracker and...
Jun 16: Group C Betting Preview
NORTHERN IRELAND'S display against Poland was disappointing but you can understand why Michael O'Neill played for a point. He must have a thought a draw against Poland and win over Ukraine would be their best chance of qualifying. Unfortunately his defence was breached once and he couldn't change it...
June 15: Group A Betting Preview
WE'VE seen all the teams in action now and I'm happy enough with France as my antepost picks. Didier Deschamps's men weren't at their best on opening night but got the job done against Romania. Italy and Germany have been equally impressive and at this early stage the winner...
Jun 15: Willie Collum Betting Specials
SCOTLAND'S man at Euro 2016 – if you don't count James McCarthy and Aiden McGeady – is well known to site regulars. Willie Collum has a reputation – rightly or wrongly – as a referee who makes big and sometimes controversial decisions. I've backed him to award reds and...
Jun 14: Austria v Hungary Betting Preview
FIRST up today it's Austria face Hungary and I like the look of Marcel Koller's side who many people believe will go far. They qualified in impressive fashion – nine wins out of 10 – and are 3-4 at Ladbrokes and William Hill to beat a Hungarian outfit who'd bite your...
Jun 14: Portugal v Iceland Betting Preview
THE shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo looms large over Portugal but they're not a one-man team. Ronaldo will be supported by the likes of Joao Moutinho, Pepe and veterans Nani and Ricardo Quaresma while keeper Rui Patricio is a class act. As the Group F action finally gets under way today I'm taking the...
Jun 13: Rep Ireland v Sweden Betting Preview
IT'S Ireland v Ibrahimovic today – and while no country is a one-man team Martin O'Neill will be sure to target the Swedish superstar. Ibrahimovic dragged the Swedes kicking and screaming to France through the play-offs and will be keen to impress on the international stage for the final...
Jun 13: Spain v Czech Rep Betting Preview
SPAIN begin the defence of their crown today and should start with three points. Vicente del Bosque's men are a best 1-2 at the likes of Ladbrokes to sink the Czech Republic despite arriving in France with no proven international strikers. The wily manager chose to leave out Fernando...
Jun 13: Belgium v Italy Betting Preview
ONE of the biggest games of the first round sees Italy and Belgium clash – two teams who hope to go deep into the tournament. Both will expect to beat other Group D rivals Sweden and Ireland and the importance of the game could see the sides fight out...
Jun 12: Turkey v Croatia Betting Preview
TURKEY impressed in their recent friendly against England and should give much-fancied Croatia a good game. These nations are two of the tournament “dark horses” although it's Croatia with stars such as Mario Manduzkic, Luka Modric and Ivan Rakitic who are more fancied. In his previous spell in charge Fatih Terim...
Jun 12: Group C Betting Preview
ONE of my antepost tips is a Germany/Poland dual forecast in Group C. That's a winner if they finish in the top two in any order and both should get off to winning starts tomorrow. First up it's Poland against Northern Ireland and the late game sees Germany take on...
Jun 11: Switzerland v Albania Betting Preview
MOST of the attention and money will be on Saturday's games featuring Wales and then England but first up we have Switzerland v Albania in Group A. The Swiss are second favourites behind France but have one just once in nine finals outings and have never won their Euro...
Jun 11: England v Russia Betting Preview
ENGLAND expects – but not as much as usual and that could go in their favour. Flopping spectacularly in recent finals has lowered fans' sights and there are question marks over boss Roy Hodgson and his defence. However, a perfect 10 qualifying campaign plus the introduction of some young,...
Jun 11: Wales v Slovakia Betting Preview
NO side – apart from maybe Portugal or Sweden – relies as much on one man as Wales do so Gareth Bale will have to be at the top of his game in France. The Welsh open their campaign against Slovakia and I don't think they have enough to...
June 10: France v Romania Betting Preview
WE'VE been counting down the days with various antepost and match bets – and today's the day. Euro 2016 kicks off with hosts France against Romania and let's hope we start with a cracker. Tournament openers often disappoint but the French have so many star turns so hopefully they'll...
Jun 4: France v Scotland Preview
FRIENDLIES can never be relied on but I’m pretty sure Scotland will crash to defeat in Metz tonight. Gordon Strachan chose two tough fixtures and I understand why but a weakened side could be embarrassed by the hosts with the most. The French are slight favourites to win Euro...
Nov 17: International Betting Preview
IT'S a big day of international football dominated by the final two Euro 2016 play-offs even if the eyes of the world will be on Wembley where England host France just four days after the Paris atrocities. Denmark gave themselves hope with a late goal in the first leg...
Nov 16: Ireland v Bosnia Betting Preview
IRELAND were long shots to get a result in Bosnia and now will hope a Long shot puts them through. A 1-1 draw in Zenica last week must have been more than Martin O'Neill had hoped for from his injury-hit squad. It could have been better if they hadn't...
Nov 13: Bosnia v Ireland Betting Preview
THE first Euro 2016 play-off tie summed up the occasion in one word – UNDERS. Norway v Hungary screamed under 2.5 goals and that's exactly how it turned out as the home crashed to a 1-0 defeat after a game they dominated. Unders could be a recurring theme for...
OCT 11: GROUP D BETTING PREVIEW
WALES, England, Northern Ireland … but sadly no Scotland. Euro 2016 will be an unforgettable event for almost all of the British Isles apart from the most northern part. I'd been eyeing another trip to France having not been at a finals since World Cup 98 but furthest I'll...
OCT 8: SCOTLAND v POLAND BETTING PREVIEW
IT'S a huge night at Hampden with Scotland's Euro 2016 future up in the air. Defeat will see Gordon Strachan's side eliminated, a draw could keep hopes of a play-off alive and a victory will put them in pole position for third place unless Ireland beat Germany. There are...
SEP 8: ENGLAND v SWITZERLAND PREVIEW
I TIPPED Wayne Rooney to equal Bobby Charlton's goals record last weekend – and I'm backing him to beat it at Wembley tonight. Rooney was hauled off after an hour of the 6-0 cruise in San Marino on Saturday and cynics have suggested tickets will be sold as he...
JUNE 13: REP IRELAND v SCOTLAND TIPS
IRELAND v England was turgid and Scotland v Qatar wasn't much better. So what chances is there of Ireland-Scotland being a thriller? The stakes are much higher but maybe they're too great and the fear of losing could lead to a struggle. It's a massive Euro 2016 qualifier that...
MAR 29: SCOTLAND v GIBRALTAR BETTING PREVIEW
WE can't often say Scotland WILL win a game but on Sunday that's the case. There's not a lot to gain for Gordon Strachan whose side face world football's biggest minnows in the shape of Gibraltar. He won't get any credit unless his side net more than seven and...
MAR 27: ENGLAND v LITHUANIA BETTING PREVIEW
HARRY KANE could launch his England career tonight and if he starts has every chance of making his mark with a goal. Roy Hodgson's men are nailed on at a best 2-15 with McBookie and BetVictor to beat Lithuania but the manager hasn't confirmed if the Spurs star will...
NOV 15: ENGLAND v SLOVENIA BETTING TIPS
IT's a big day for Wayne Rooney who will be honoured with his 100th England cap in the qualifier against Slovenia. Daniel Sturridge is again missing for England so skipper Rooney has a great chance of breaking the deadlock at 18-5 with McBookie and BetVictor. The Man Utd star...
NOV 14: SCOTLAND v IRELAND BETTING TIPS
THE Euro 2016 qualifiers start back tonight and two stars of the last round meet at Celtic Park. Scotland maintained their good form under Gordon Strachan by drawing in Poland while the Irish picked up a point away to Germany. In terms of importance this is the biggest game...
NOV 14: SCOTLAND v REP IRELAND BETTING SPECIALS
THE countdown to the big Euro 2106 qualifier between Scotland and Ireland on Friday is on. It should be a cracking contest and I'll put up tips late on Thursday night. I can't see Scotland losing the game and if they take their chances they should win but I'm...
OCT 9: ENGLAND v SAN MARINO BETTING TIPS
BOOKIES are taking no chances at all with the England v San Marino Euro 2016 qualifier on Thursday. I've studied the markets and the prices and there's little value to be found unless you believe England will struggle to score more than a handful. San Marino are the worst...
APRIL 1: BOOKIES PAY OUT ON SCOTLAND TO MAKE EUROS
BOOKIES are paying out on Scotland to reach the Euro 2016 finals – six months before the start of the qualifying campaign. McBookie have cut their losses following a series of four-figure bets from the Manchester area on Gordon Strachan's men who are in Group D along with the...
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