JUNE 10: CROATIA v IRELAND TIPS
Euro 2012, Group C, Poznan, Sunday, 7.45pm GROUP C is an interesting with Italy, Croatia and Republic of Ireland all targeting second place behind holders Spain. Croatia and Ireland meet in Poznan and both will know the importance of win. Similarly neither will want to lose and this has...
JUNE 10: SPAIN v ITALY BETTING TIPS
Euro 2012, Group C, Gdansk, Sunday, 5pm WORLD champions and Euro holders Spain make their Euro 2012 bow today and are 4-7 favourites with the likes of William Hill and Ladbrokes to top the section The Spanish remain head of the anteposts as they try to make it three...
JUNE 9: GERMANY v PORTUGAL TIPS
Euro 2012, Group B, Saturday, Lviv, 7.45pm I'VE tipped Germany to win the tournament at a best 10-3 with Coral so it's natural I'm on them to beat Portugal in their Group of Death opener tonight. After 16 years without tournament success the pressure will be Joachim Low's men...
JUNE 9: HOLLAND v DENMARK TIPS
Euro 2012, Group B, Saturday, 5pm, Kharkiv THE dazzling Dutch hit the Euro 2012 stage today and they'll hope to be as red-hot as the Russians. Russia could meet Holland in the quarter-finals and Dick Advocaat's men have set the bar high after a thrilling 4-1 win against the...
JUNE 8: RUSSIA v CZECH REP TIPS
Euro 2012, Group A, Wroclaw, Friday, 7.45pm RUSSIA could be one of the dark horses of the tournament and I expect them to ride away with three points against the Czech Republic. Dick Advocaat's side have a nice balance with star turns such as Andrei Arshavin, Alan Dzagoev and...
JUNE 8: POLAND v GREECE TIPS
Euro 2012, Group A, Friday, Warsaw, 5pm PUNTERS have lost sleep waiting for the start of Euro 2012. But here's the good news – you might make up for it watching Poland v Greece! The much-awaited Euro 2012 kick-off takes place tonight but organisers could be left cursing the...
JUNE 5: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
AFTER 0-0s involving the USA and Ireland on successive nights I'm looking to desert the friendlies that are still to be played before the start of World Cup qualifiers and Euro 2002. There are four games in Europe on Tuesday night and in the three involving sides taking part...
JUNE 4: HUNGARY v REP IRELAND
Friendly, Monday, Budapest, 7.30pm GARY CAHILL'S shock injury against Belgium showed how friendly matches can turn nasty for players in the run-up to a major tournament. Cahill's Euro 2012 hopes ended when he broke his jaw at Wembley on Saturday after being pushed into keeper Joe Hart by Dries...
ENGLAND BETTING LATEST
JOLEON LESCOTT is odds-on to start England's Euro 2012 opener against France after Gary Cahill was forced to pull out of the squad. Man City defender Lescott is 1-10 with Ladbrokes to partner John Terry (1-100) in central defence after Cahill suffered a double jaw fracture against Belgium. Cahill's...
JUNE 3: FRIENDLY INTERNATIONALS
THERE are just five days to go to the start of the Euros – and that's the good news. The bad news is we've still go to wade through a few friendlies before the serious action begins. It's been hit and miss on the friendlies over the last week...
MAY 31: FOOTBALL BETTING
Germany were stunned 5-3 by Switzerland last weekend but I wouldn't read too much into that result. Joachim Low’s side were missing their eight Bayern Munich stars and they'll be back against Israel tonight except for Bastian Schweinsteiger who has a calf injury. Probable starting line-up: Neuer, Boateng, Mertesacker,...
MAY 30: SPAIN v SOUTH KOREA BETTING
Friendly, Bern, 7pm I READ a comment earlier saying Spain should beat most teams by two or three goals. That's true and you'd expect it to be the case for a meeting against South Korea. But this is a friendly and it's Switzerland so beware. I'd love to...
MAY 30: USA v BRAZIL
Friendly international, Maryland, 12am, live on ESPN USA play host to Brazil in Maryland days after making Scotland play like a bunch of girls. Their 5-1 win didn't flatter the hosts but the Scots looked well off the pace and I can't imagine Brazil will be swept aside the...
MAY 29: ITALY v LUXEMBOURG
Friendly, Parma, 7.45pm (postponed due to earthquake) WITH a major tournament just around the corner Italian football is once again embroiled in scandal. Fourteen people were arrested for alleged match fixing yesterday, including young defender Domenico Criscito who was pulled out of the Euro 2012 squad. His room at...
MAY 28: UKRAINE v ESTONIA
Friendly, Kufstein (Austria), 7pm THE friendly internationals weren't so unfriendly on Sunday night with France and Mexico coming up trumps. France left it very late as they came from 2-0 down to beat Iceland 3-2 with two goals in the last five minutes while Mexico notched a comfortable 2-0...
MAY 27: (UN)FRIENDLY INTERNATIONALS
THEY call them friendly internationals but they are only friendly for the bookies. Yesterday there were several shocks involving sides such as Germany, Portugal and Holland and it's why I always urge caution when talking up these type of fixtures. There aren't too many games today but one that's...
MAY 27: USA v SCOTLAND TIPS
USA v Scotland, Jacksonville, Sunday, 1am, live on ESPN EITHER there are loads of Scots in Florida or Craig Levein's side have suddenly become a star attraction. Whatever the reason more than 40,000 tickets – a record for the US in the Sunshine State – will gather in Jacksonville...
MAY 25: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY TIPS
I DON'T like betting on international friendlies but there are two that catch my tonight. Belgium should be too good for Montenegro while Croatia should overpower Estonia. The likes of Eden Hazard, Vincent Kompany, Jelle Vossen and Kevin Mirallas will be starring for the Belgians who are on the...
MAY 22: POLAND v LATVIA TIPS
Tuesday, Klagenfurt (Austria), 7.45pm WHEN I first looked at this game yesterday I thought it was no-bet friendly right away. However, there is a chance Latvia can provide some value if reports that the Poles aren't playing any of their stars are correct. Thoughts are turning to Euro 2012...
EURO 2020: SCOTS, WELSH BID BETTING
SCOTS firm McBookie.com are offering 3-1 that Scotland will host the 2020 European Championship. The county are planning a joint bid with Wales and Ireland and at the moment Turkey are the only other bidders. A 2016 bid was withdrawn due to the financial downturn and nothing much has...
ENGLAND BETTING LATEST
ROY HODGSON is odds on at 2-9 with Ladbrokes to see out his initial four-year contract. The newly-appointed England manager is also 8-1 to win any trophy with the national side during his tenure but just 11-4 to be sacked before qualification for the 2014 World Cup starts. The...
FEB 29: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
I'LL begin with a warning. These are international friendlies – fixtures that are not always the punters' pal. So keep stakes small and try to check starting line-ups before having a bet. Let's begin with a game that will be nothing like a friendly to England caretaker boss Stuart Pearce....
ENGLAND: LATEST BETTING
STUART PEARCE is 33-1 with Ladbrokes to lead England to glory at the Euros this summer after declaring he's thr right man for the job. The bookies also quote him at 8-1 to beat Holland next week and help secure the job on a full-time basis. Both sides are 6-4...
ENGLAND BOSS BETTING LATEST
HARRY REDKNAPP is odds-on favourite with bookies to be the next England manager. On a remarkable day the Spurs boss was found not guilty on tax evasion charges and hours later Fabio Capello quit the England job over the John Terry saga. Ladbrokes make Redknapp just 2-7 to fill...
ENGLAND CAPTAIN BETTING
STEVIE GERRARD is 4-7 favourite to captain England for their first game at Euro 2012 following John Terry’s removal by the FA. Paddy Power has made the Liverpool midfielder hot favourite with other contenders like Frank Lampard seemingly ruled out because of question marks over his starting spot in...
53-1 TO PREDICT ENGLAND DRAW
IT'S tough enough picking winners but almost impossible trying to predict the result of a draw. However, William Hill are challenging punters to name the sides England are paired with when the Euro 2012 draw is made on December 2. Punters will be rewarded at 53-1 for naming all...
BOOKIES PAY OUT ON BARRY
POOR old Dan Majstorovic. The hapless Celtic defender was in the wrong place at the wrong time as he was credited with the 2000th goal scored by England. The Swede could hardly do anything about it as Gareth Barry's miscued header flicked off his nut and into the net...
NOV 15: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
I'LL be first to admit – I called the England v Spain friendly badly wrong. Possession was pretty much as expected but although they had most of the ball the Spanish didn't make the most of it. Credit to England for the win but it wasn't pretty to watch...
NOV 11: INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
I HATE tipping international friendlies and just wish they were all as easy to call as Gabon v Brazil. Thursday's friendly had a narrow Brazilian win to nil written all over it and I was spot on with 2-0, Brazil -1 and under 2.5 goals. I took a gamble...
NOVEMBER 11: BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE
IT'S mixture of Euro 2012 play-offs, South American World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies to focus on. And don't forget the FA Cup clash between Cambridge and Wrexham – although the Welsh side's last two have been 0-0 so this could be no to both teams to score. I'm...
NOV 10: ENGLAND U-21s v ICELAND U-21s
Colchester, Thursday, 7.30pm, live on ESPN ENGLAND'S Under-21 side are in European Championship qualification action on Thursday and should put Iceland to the sword. Stuart Pearce's men won 3-0 in Iceland and should post a similar result against a side who have been weakened by the loss of many...
NOV 10: GABON v BRAZIL
Libreville, Thursday, 6pm, live on ITV A BUSY week of internationals starts on Thursday in Gabon where Brazil are the visitors. The game will be a huge deal to the country who are looking forward to co-hosting the African Nations Cup next year. But how will they cope with...
COUNTDOWN TO ENGLAND v SPAIN
I CAN'T see anything but a Spain win when the world champions visit Wembley on Saturday. And bookies bet365 have already seen plenty of early interest in the Spanish who have been cut from 11-10 to 10-11. Spokesman Steve Freeth “Punters obviously feel we’ve dangled a huge carrot by offering...
AUGUST 10: FRIENDLIES BETTING
CARLING CUP, Challenge Cup and now international friendlies – it doesn't get any easier for punters. The three types of games are possibly the toughest to predict and once again my advice would be to keep stakes small if you're having a bet. There are so many matches on...
FRIENDLY: SCOTLAND v DENMARK
CRAIG LEVEIN needs a win to boost morale before next month's Euro 2012 double header. However, the Scotland boss faces a meeting with bogey side Denmark at Hampden on Wednesday. The Scots have crashed to five defeats in a row against the Danes without scoring – but things are...
COPA AMERICA: ARGENTINA V COSTA RICA
ARGENTINA take on Costa Rica in their final group A clash – looking for their first win of a Copa America staged in their own backyard. It’s been a woeful start to the tournament for the hosts and it could be even worse if they fail to pick up...
COPA AMERICA: BRAZIL v VENEZUELA
I TIPPED Brazil to win Copa America and their chances are better than ever after Argentina were held to a shock in their opener against Bolivia. Second favourites Brazil should get their campaign off to a winning start against Venezuela (8pm, Sunday). However, bet365’s 1-5 is the best price...
COPA AMERICA: COLOMBIA v COSTA RICA BETTING
THE second game of Copa America on Saturday night sees Colombia match up to Costa Rica. Fresh from their CONCACAF Cup exploits, the Costa Ricans like Mexico are send an Under-23 squad to the tournament. That could make them cannon fodder in a group also containing hosts Argentina. They...
COPA AMERICA: ARGENTINA v BOLIVIA
AS hosts, Argentina are fighting the weight of expectation as they head into the opening match of the Copa America tonight/early tomorrow. Having split with the legendary Diego Maradona last year, replacement gaffer Sergio Romero has plundered on without looking much of an improvement. Their defence is creaking, deathly...
CONCACAF CUP FINAL: USA v MEXICO
I ONLY called the UEFA Under-21 Championship final half right – but I was spot on with the CONCACAF Gold Cup final. At the start of the tournament I predicted an America v Mexico showdown and that's what we'll get in Pasadena. I stuck my neck out and picked...
UNDER-21 FINAL: SPAIN v SWISS
AT the start of the UEFA Under-21 Championship I predicted Spain to beat England in the Final. It looks like I'm going to be half right because pre-tournament favourites Spain remain on course having booked a final slot against Switzerland in Denmark on Saturday night. I expected England to...
UEFA UNDER-21 SEMI-FINALS
SPAIN were all the rage at the start of the UEFA Under-21 tournament and I was happy to be on their side. I predicted a Spain v England final but late lapses against the Czech Republic means it's probably going to be Spain v Switzerland. Spain have cruised through...
GOLD CUP QUARTER-FINALS
IT'S the start of the Concacaf Gold Cup quarter-finals on Saturday and Mexico look certs to make it through. The tournament favourites have been on fire in the States with 12 goals scored in Group A and just one conceded. Guatemala scraped into the last eight and shouldn't put...
UEFA UNDER-21 CHAMPIONSHIP
THE European Under-21 Championship kicks off on Saturday and one of the dark horses get the action underway. Iceland qualified through the play-offs by beating Scotland home and away and also hammered Germany recently in the qualifiers. They beat England in a friendly recently and will field a team...
JUNE 7: INTERNATIONALS
IF you thought betting on Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifiers was tough wait till you look at the friendlies. There are games such Australia v Serbia, Venezuela v Spain and Russia v Cameroon and it's all a bit of a minefield. We even have Italy v Republic of Ireland in...
JUNE 6: INTERNATIONALS
THE big guns came out firing in the Concacaf Gold Cup on Sunday with Mexico and Costa Rica both winning 5-0. I tipped them to romp to opening victories and it could pay to back the favourites on Monday. Both matches kick off at midnight BST so only the...
JUNE 5: COSTA RICA v CUBA
IT'S the main event for serious football fans on Sunday but getting a bet on the Concacaf Gold Cup opener may be harder than defending a Swiss free-kick. While firms have priced up win-draw-win on the Costa Rica v Cuba clash there isn't much else on offer. Luckily this...
BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (OR NOT)
REGULAR readers will be aware both teams to score is one of my favourite market places. However, when looking at Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifiers both teams not to score might be the way forward. Now, it's not half us fun because in this bet your line could be beaten...
CONCACAF GOLD CUP PREVIEW
PICKING a winner of the CONCACAF Gold Cup isn't easy – but it's just like the SPL or La Liga. Basically it's a two-horse race between holders Mexico and hosts USA who have won all but one of the last 10 tournaments. Bookies expect that trend to continue when the...
MAY 29: REP IRELAND v SCOTLAND
SCOTLAND can upset hosts Ireland and walk away with the Celtic Nations Cup tomorrow. The decider is between two sides who have been dominant after convincing wins against Northern Ireland and Wales. Scotland’s last trophy win was the Kirin Cup so they've hardly been troubling the polishers. Boss Craig...
MAY 25: WALES v SCOTLAND
SCOTLAND will be looking for a convincing win against Wales to set up a Carling Nations Cup decider against Republic of Ireland on Sunday. I tipped the Republic to win to nil at 11-8 with Paddy Power but never imagined they'd rout their neighbours 5-0. How Scotland would love...
MAY 24: REP IRELAND v NTH IRELAND
THE Carling Nations Cup (remember that) resumes with an all-Ireland clash. It's the Republic v Northern Ireland in the Aviva Stadium in Dublin and this should be a “home” win. There's a trophy at the end of it but these games are not much bigger than friendlies and the...
MARCH 29: GERMANY V AUSTRALIA
A QUICK one-hitter here as we navigate the murky waters of international football yet again but grand mismatches and poor prices might limit your sure-shot options tonight. These sides met last year during the World Cup – but it was a day to forget for the 10-man Aussies as...
MARCH 27: A LOOK AT BRAZIL
An experimental Brazilian side heads to the Emirates this afternoon to take on Scotland – and I, for one, can't wait. After a frustrating exit at the World Cup all focus was immediately switched to the tournament's arrival on the sandy beaches of Copacabana in 2014. But hosting one...
MARCH 27: SCOTLAND v BRAZIL TIPS
BRAZIL have never lost to Scotland in nine meetings – and bookies are pretty sure that record won't be broken on Sunday. The Tartan Army are heading in their masses to London more in hope than expectation. However, this Brazil side are nothing like the samba stars of old...
SCOTLAND v NORTHERN IRELAND: BETTING TIPS
SCOTLAND aren't usually regarded as a reliable pick but tonight they should be trusted to beat Northern Ireland. I have one out of one in the Carling Nations Cup after the Republic of Ireland beat Wales last night and it would be good to keep up the 100 per...
DENMARK v ENGLAND BETTING PREVIEW
ENGLAND flopped in 2010 – so will 2011 be any better? Probably. Fabio Capello has somehow survived a disastrous World Cup campaign and starts this year with a friendly in Copenhagen. The English have lost a couple of players, most notably Rio Ferdinand and Steven Gerrard, but on paper...
14 TIPS FOR TONIGHT’S INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLIES
No-one knows European and International football better than our very own Paul Watson as he's proven on many occasions. He tells us all we need to know about this evening's minefield of International Friendly matches. Iran v Russia A political history older than Davie Weir's first boots always gives...
CARLING NATIONS CUP: REP IRELAND v WALES
IT'S the launch of the Carling Nations Cup tonight but without a Scotland v England showdown at the end it there is a distinct lack of glamour. All the matches are being played at Dublin's Aviva Stadium with Rep of Ireland v Scotland likely to be the decider in...
INTERNATIONALS NOVEMBER 17
I MUST be mad – considering even having a bet on tonight’s international friendlies. They really are a minefield but there’s nothing else to write about and when punters are prepared to bet on two flies climbing a wall they’ll certainly have a go at these matches – although I’ll...
ARGENTINA V BRAZIL BETTING PREVIEW
IT'S a cold, wet, miserable Wednesday evening in November. The skies are dark by tea-time and there's a whirring chill zipping through the air as we gear up for another bitter winter. Brilliant. What better time then than to head off to the sun-baked beaches of Doha for one...
SCOTLAND v FAROE ISLANDS
WHOEVER arranged tonight’s friendly must have been away with the Faroes – but it’s here now and Scotland must get on with it. Craig Levein will be forced to field a shadow side at Pittodrie but those who line up will be expected to beat one of world football’s...
CARROLL FOR ENGLAND?
ENGLAND need to replace Wayne Rooney and Emile Heskey for next week's friendly against France – and the chances of Andy Carroll getting a start are falling by the day. The Newcastle striker bagged the winner at Arsenal on Sunday to further impress international boss Fabio Capello. Carroll is...
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