ALL four matches in the Confederations Cup so far have gone the way of the favourites with Brazil, Spain, Italy and Nigeria all winning.
The games tonight look slightly tougher with hosts Brazil facing Mexico (8pm) and Italy tackling Japan (11pm).
Brazil were convincing 3-0 winners against Japan in their opener without really hitting the heights but should have enough to see off a Mexico side who were unlucky to lose 2-1 to Italy.
Neymar got Brazil off to a flier against Japan with a third-minute goal and the Barcelona new boy is 4-1 (various) to score first while the samba stars are no bigger than 2-5 at Ladbrokes, Paddy Power and BetVictor to win.
I think they'll do it but it's a tad short and best bet could be both teams to score at 10-11 with William Hill. Mexico possess a threat from the likes of Javier Hernandez and have netted in their last five meetings with the Brazilians.
Italy had Mario Balotelli to thank for their late winner against Mexico and the Milan star is 4-1 at Ladbrokes and Paddy Power to boost his reputation further with the opening goal.
Japan played well against Brazil and created a few chances but didn't look like scoring. They do lack a top-class No.9 so the danger will come from the likes of Keisude Honda and Shinji Kagawa.
Italy's defence was poor at times against Mexico and both teams to score looks a value bet at 23-20 with William Hill and Paddy Power.
Recommended Bets
Brazil v Mexico both to score
(10-11, William Hill)
Italy v Japan both to score
(23-20, William Hill, BetVictor)
Balotelli to score first
(4-1, Ladbrokes, Paddy Power)
Brazil/Italy double
Pays £22.67 to a £10 stake at Titanbet
In December 2020 we sadly 
Gone for a £50 double on Brazil and Italy at Hills returns just over £115.
£2.50 Correct Score Double on Brazil 2-0 and Italy 2-0. £140 return.
Going to do a few bets at ASCOT today and if any winnings, will stick a few more £ on the Brazil/Italy double!!
Paul 4/1 is best price online but Ladbrokes shop has Neymar and Balotelli @ 9/2. Two singles and a double for me.
Paul what about Pirlo anytime @ 11/2
Chris, I’m thinking about Pirlo. Obviously I backed him to score first last time mainly coz it was his 100th cap. Asking a lot for him to do it again but the 11-2 is tempting.
1/500 spain are now to win
over 2.5 goals @ 1/100,,you want to get on chris before the price drops further
I noticed today Paddy is doing a few enhanced specials which would encompass a few of Mr F’s tips. But I am not sure how enhanced those odds are:
Brazil and Italy to win tonight @13/8
Balotelli to score and Italy to win @ 7/4
All 4 teams to score in tonight’s Confederations Cup matches @ 3/1
Or if you fancied Brazil, Italy and both to score all combined then £10 returns a few pennies short of £125.
Paul,
After my previous efforts, I have only got an outside chance with Mexico and Suarez top scorer.
Think I will do same as Gerry and see how bets at Ascot go before I do a bet,if any
P.S. Gael Force Ten won, Just!, so that’s a start
Pirlo anytime 11/2 looks good value.
Looking ahead to the Spain game, as we all know not much jumping out. As Chris Guy said re Iniesta to score at anytime @ 10/11 is tempting as is the 7/2 for him to score two or more.
Depending on the starting eleven i think Raul Albiol to score at anytime would be the best value price @ 7/1 with Coral.
Another i like the look of is Pedro hat-trick @ 7/1 with William Hill.
No doubt once the line-up is confirmed tomorrow night all market prices will be slashed!!
Italy to score only 8/5 William hill
Italy to Score more than 1.5 11/10 Bet365
nice find 1plus2 will have a look :)
I like BITS in both games, as this tourney seems to have caught teams in end of season mood. They’d like to win, but they’re not looking to spend next month by the pool with their leg in a stukie. For me, stand-out bet is Italy to win and BITS at 10/3 Paddy P
Neymar FGS! :)
My favourite part was when people in work kept telling me Neymar would stink up this tourney
weordie, don’t think Barca would have paid £50m for a dud. Has always looked class to me.
Aye Mr F I’ve been a fan of his for a few years now and he looked class when I went to see Brazil vs. NZ in the olympics (yes I know it was only NZ). Some people just need to put successful people down I guess
Weordie if Ashley got Kinnear earlier he would prolly use his influence to sign him up. Imagine Kebab, Galtieriz and Neymar.
Mexico is getting crushed.
Sly don’t get me started on that one mate
Heh i´m just messing with you mate. The Kinnear interview was hilarious :)
I was wrong Neymar 2 goals in 2 so far
There you go mates :)
Neymar First Goal KABOOM!!!!!!!!!!
Just back from my daughters dance class so missed the goal but heard it was a cracker.
£550 back
C’mon the Balotelli to score first goal to turn my £550 into £1705.
Chris, was a superb volley for Neymar and inside 10 minutes again. Let’s hope Balotelli does it again and need Italy for the treble after another long wait although will be watching this one. Will probably back Pirlo as well just in case.
Its embarrassing sly, one of our songs is “yohan, yohan cabaye. everybody knows his name” (to Rupert the bear) burrow we’ll have to add in “except our director of football”
Lol love geordie sense of humor. I actually read the whole thread on Newcastle online. Im waiting for Glenn Roeder for assistant manager now. He used to do wonders with Anamobi
Burrow? Stupid phone that was but now.
Hahaha aye and graeme souness in as chairman
By the way wots Neymar doing? Didn´t Bale trademark that stupid heart celebration? He will get sued :p Oh another goal for Man City reject Jo. Actually thought about putting a cheeky bet on him scoring but forgot. And just give the spanish league already to Barcelona…Messi and Neymar
Getting on Kagawa anytime scorer 11/2 @ VC
I had neymar to score first and Brazil win and Balotelli to score first and Italy win double, £5 returns £300, so I got my fingers crossed haha
Sorry I had BATE to score over 2.5 with that as a treble lol
Yeah fingers crossed for Balotelli
Giacxherini 11/2 anytime never heard of him 20 on lol
Anyone know anything about him?
Juventus attacking midfielder mate
OK cheers is he any good??? At scoring
He played 40 games for the italian champions last year, so he should have quality. Scored 2 goals last year. Bit of a midget so he won´t be scoring headers i guess.
Italy not looking good at all in opening 10 mins :/
Japan look good
Japan are looking very dangerous!
Cheers sly….. Japan are very good with the ball thinking BTTS
Hope you did it mate. Peno for Japan
Honda
Goal Tamagochi Honda
That’s balotelli to score first out the window. Just hope Italy can come back to win now
I was just about to put japan first goal suspended before it finished loading
Yeasssss I just got 2/1 japan 2nd goal and had kawga anytime
That’s it, all over lol
Kagawa!! Wot a goal.
Game over kagawa is epic
Pity about Balotelli not scoring first. Got him on next goal @ 9/2 and last goal @ 4/1
That premiership flop to get send off? Any prices?
Haha Italy getting Olééés from Japan
Sly, Italy been really poor. Was getting ready to back Japan at 3-1 in-play after their start but my Mac crashed. Btts is my only chance for redemption at the moment.
75 won on japan 2nd goal
70 won on kawga anytime.
japan look good I expect more goals
Buffon looks shit
Looks like a complete disaster of losses for me tonight
Mr.t I can’t see Italy scoring the look really bad
That books I put anytime to get subbed at h/t for not touching the ball lol best 20 I ever spent
Bloke
BTTS!!!
Come on Italy, I’m praying for 2 more goals lol
Relax mates. It´s on!! Italy 1-2
Lol balls Italy mucked my bet up that’s the end on me tonight night all
Night mate. Better luck next time
Heh Giaccherini off the post. Damm you are really jinxed.
ITALY to score in the 2nd half @ 4/9 bet365
Not massive odds but got to fancy them to get at least another goal now they’ve got themselves back in the match just before half time
AL, got to fancy that. Will see how the second half starts but may have to back draw or Japan or both. At least Italy were much improved in last 10 minutes.
Was too good to turn down! Lumped on it big time! Easy money! Now hopefully they go on to win as I had a wee bet on the Brazil/Italy double aswell
Penalty to Italy! what a turn around if this goes in!
Kagawa @ 11/2 get in!!
F**king yes 2-2 come on!!!
Penalty lol Italy should win now
It ain´t over until Dilma Roussef sings. Italians will end up winning. Much more experienced and better when focused
That was harsh. Get in!!!!!
BTTS italy to win cmon!!
I had £100 on Italy to win, I had the brazil Italy double, and I had USA Costa Rica brazil and Italy 4fold, so hope this stays this way now :)
Boogabear, can’t believe Italy have turned it around but not writing Japan off yet.
I really can’t believe they have turned it around either MrF, and I totally agree with you, this still looks like it could go either way. It’s so nerve wracking watching this match, never imagined the game being like this before kick off
I don’t think Italy are going to win this now
Japan have been the better side for most of the game, but I still think Italy will nab a winner. Because… that’s what they do…
What a game!! That is all!
The UHT, not sure Japan look better at the moment.
The UHT, OK you’re officially a genius. Come on Italy hold on this time.
F**king yes yes yes yes yes hahahaha
Spot on uht ;) good shout mr f!
Unlucky japan. They both have played great football. Best game ive seen for awhile
They so don’t deserve it – IF they hold on…! But th-that’s Italy…!
Wow
Mr F… I am officially a gibbering wreck… What a game!
The UHT, it was a cracker and great result but I feel for Japan who deserved something. I never got in a position to hedge as it kept changing so happy in the end to get another treble up.
Yeah, it’s been a cracking tournament for you and the site so far! Nice work! More importantly, I am now going to bed to tell Mrs UHT I am officially a genius. I’ll let you know if she agrees. ;-)
The UHT, she might judge you differently from me. As you say a good tournament so far. Fancy Uruguay against Nigeria but no idea how many goals Spain will settle for against Tahiti.
I have money on italy btts but I want japan to win.
Italy should hold now but what a crazy game
This is the most nerve wracking game I’ve seen in a long time, both teams with goals disallowed, and granted Japan have played the better game and should be the winners really, but Italy did what we needed them to do, just glad Buffon didn’t get sent off otherwise it would have been a completely different game. Well done people who had the Italy win
Picked up a nice 190 thanks to that game.
italy BTTS
and two In play bets
Well done all! Only small stakes myself but seems many had a lot riding on it.