Spain v Portugal

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iv gone for this double

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Anytime Goalscorer
D Forlan @ 8/5

World Cup Matches Spain v Portugal Money-Back Special
29-06-2010 19:30
Anytime Goalscorer
D Villa @ 11/10

Double
1 line at €15.45 per line
Total stake for this bet: €15.45
Potential returns: €84.36

Nuri Sahin

Pretty good that, I'll look for Suarez though instead of Forlan.

Anyway, to say I have no clue how this one will go is an understatement.

Two teams that Spain will find it hard to breakdown IMO is Brazil and Portugal, both of which are quite similar in style. It'll be a tight game I reckon.

These most interested me -
Portugal to win @ 10/3
Draw @ 21/10
Ronaldo anytime @ 21/10

I'll definitely be doing a live treble again as well.

mailburner

think spain will struggle bigtime to beat portugal also

ill have a stab at the draw myself

Kod-box

Why are the asian handicap markets on Betfair so small for this, i.e theres no -1 or -1.5 for Spain?

Headshot

iv also gone for this

World Cup Matches Spain v Portugal Money-Back Special
29-06-2010 19:30
Anytime Goalscorer
S Ramos @ 11/1

Win
Single: S Ramos @ 11/1
1 line at €10.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: €10.00
Potential returns: €120.00

Lmao_Man

Not sure about this game.

Might go for the card index 50 points or lower at 11/10

Have to find out who is the ref hoe many cards there were in previous Spain/Portugal games.

Mezcita

Think Portugal battering North Korea papers over the cracks a little bit. They qualified via the play offs behind Denmark. With the exception of Ronaldo (who they don't seem to get the best out of), they don't have an abundance of decent players compared to the "golden generation" of years ago.

Spain on the other hand look very good to me. Like Brazil they are one of the few teams who can actually defend as well as attack.

Like the 2.1 on Spain and will have a nibble.

AidySevenfold

Recent bets are

brazil -1 and spain

brazil -1 and spain -1

Uruguay and Germany to win. Germany at 11/5? crazy price i think..

Mezcita

Mezcita wrote: »

Think Portugal battering North Korea papers over the cracks a little bit. They qualified via the play offs behind Denmark. With the exception of Ronaldo (who they don't seem to get the best out of), they don't have an abundance of decent players compared to the "golden generation" of years ago.

Spain on the other hand look very good to me. Like Brazil they are one of the few teams who can actually defend as well as attack.

I disagree.

First of all qualification form is irrelevent. I think what we have seen in the group stages is far more relevent. England qualified handy enough whereas Argentina struggled to get there...... Now I think Argentina are slightly over rated but you see what I'm saying.

Spain have looked worse than Portugal IMO. Portugal came out of the "group of death" without having conceded a goal. Spain on the other hand have struggled to find the form of Euro 2008 due largely IMO to del Bosque's team selections (4 - 5 central midfielders on the pitch at the same time) and unless they drop one of Busquets or Alonso I think they'll struggle without width. They were second best against Chile until they were gifted a goal and then a dubious sending off which handed them the game effectively, and they still managed to make it difficult for themselves. They didn't look sharp against the Swiss, and you'd expect them to beat Honduras.

Portugal have a good defence and enough matchwinners in the team to edge this similar to the way the Swiss beat Spain IMO.

I'm going with Portugal on this.

Insane Rambling

Deleted User wrote: »

I disagree.

First of all qualification form is irrelevent. I think what we have seen in the group stages is far more relevent. England qualified handy enough whereas Argentina struggled to get there...... Now I think Argentina are slightly over rated but you see what I'm saying.

Spain have looked worse than Portugal IMO. Portugal came out of the "group of death" without having conceded a goal. Spain on the other hand have struggled to find the form of Euro 2008 due largely IMO to del Bosque's team selections (4 - 5 central midfielders on the pitch at the same time) and unless they drop one of Busquets or Alonso I think they'll struggle without width. They were second best against Chile until they were gifted a goal and then a dubious sending off which handed them the game effectively, and they still managed to make it difficult for themselves. They didn't look sharp against the Swiss, and you'd expect them to beat Honduras.

Portugal have a good defence and enough matchwinners in the team to edge this similar to the way the Swiss beat Spain IMO.

I'm going with Portugal on this.

That may have been different of Brazil actually tried in the last game !

Superfint

Wanted to do just Villa to Score anytime & spain just to win, but i couldnt see it anywhere on Bet365.:(

I've done a few little bets, am waiting for Japan to qualify on an acc, for just over 20 quids , so i went on to spend 15 quid on a few bets including a spain
(1/1) - Paraguay (6/5) Double, and Spain -0.5 -1 / Paraguay -0.5 -1 Double(@4.8). Also a Japan/Spain double

Portugal are more than decent,great defence & a superb goalkeeper but in the midfield i think they are not as strong as Spain.

Good luck to everyone with your bets

The Recliner

Silly €1 bet of the day

Halftime/Fulltime
Paraguay/Japan

with

Halftime/Fulltime
Portugal/Spain

pays out €1189

Insane Rambling

Insane Rambling wrote: »

That may have been different of Brazil actually tried in the last game !

Possibly.

And also if Kaka had played. But I'm looking at the facts. Regardless of the circumstances, they didn't concede. Don't forget Portugal didn't need to win either though, a draw was a perfect result for them also. I think the last half hour neither team tried that hard.

3hn2givr7mx1sc

Have a few bets for this:
€1 D.Villa 1st scorer
€1 G.Pique A/T scorer
€1 C.Ronaldo A/T scorer
€2 Spain(-2.0)

Two doubles
€1 Correct score double
Spain 2-1 Portugal
Paraguay 2-1 Japan

€3 double
Spain to beat Portugal
Paraguay to beat Japan

Warper

2 tough games to call today, might do a small double on the draw in each game.
Tbh Im hoping for at least one of the games go to penos, gotta love penalties.

The Recliner

The Recliner wrote: »

Silly €1 bet of the day

Halftime/Fulltime
Paraguay/Japan

with

Halftime/Fulltime
Portugal/Spain

pays out €1189

Balls!

Nuri Sahin

PP Specials -

• Torres to score anytime and Spain to win @ 7/2
• Villa and Ronaldo both to score @ 11/2
• A penalty to be scored in 90 mins @ 7/2

DB10

I'm an idiot, just spunked €100 on Villa first goal scorer 7/2.


Oh dear....:o

refusetolose

10 on ronaldo to score 2 or more @ 17/1

refusetolose

DB10 wrote: »

I'm an idiot, just spunked €100 on Villa first goal scorer 7/2.


Oh dear....:o

why? is he not playing or something?

DB10

DB10 wrote: »

I'm an idiot, just spunked €100 on Villa first goal scorer 7/2.


Oh dear....:o

7/2 is a terrible price.

5.3 on betfair

Nuri Sahin

DB10 wrote: »

I'm an idiot, just spunked €100 on Villa first goal scorer 7/2.


Oh dear....:o

With PP?

I presume it was a mistake.

I made a 150 euro bet accidentally on Sunday and rang PP's helpline right away and explained I wanted to make a 15 euro bet blah blah blah. Your man said they don't normally do this but he said he'll cancel it. Probably due to my betting pattern plus the distress in my voice :P

The 150 was in my account within a minute.

evil_seed

Portugal are 3-1 :eek::eek:. Bet on them draw no bet at 7-4

FortuneChip

Portugal +.5 @ 1.85 for myself. With 365.
I saw 11/2 in PP on Ronaldo and Villa to score, small bet on that too.

DB10

refusetolose wrote: »

why? is he not playing or something?

I bloody hope he is! :eek:

Nah just regret placing so much now, I'm not flush with cash atm.

Kinda nervous now, oh well it's done, now we play the waiting game...:(

Villa to score anytime 7/5

Ronaldo to score anytime 12/5

Tiago to score anytime 15/1

Both teams to score 5/4

( I like this one) Spain to score in both halves 5/2

Hope there's an early goal and it will be a cracker.

Nulty

Draw/Spain @ 4/1

Nulty

evil_seed wrote: »

Portugal are 3-1 :eek::eek:. Bet on them draw no bet at 7-4

Why would you DNB them @ 7/4 when you could back them to Qualify @ 7/4

Fair enough you'll lose if they get beat in ET or Pens but you'll win if they win in ET or Pens

Hoki

Went for all long odds bets in this one , hopefully one of them will come off + Paddy is refunding all 1st scorer / scorecast / correct score bets if it finishes 0-0 which is definitely a possibility.

A Iniesta 1st scorer @ 10/1

Tiago 1st scorer @ 25/1

1-1 Draw Match Bet @ 5/1

David Villa 1st scorer / Spain win 1-0 @ 14/1

Might have a few more bets before kick off as well

Lmao_Man

Just wondering what are peoples opinions on this game during the 90 mins.

Wanted to back Spain but at evens I'm not sure if it's worth it.

Can't see any value really in this game.

colly_06

Tough game to call, could be high scoring or a nil all bore.
I'm looking at Ramos to be booked at 6/4, any thoughts?

Mezcita

Deleted User wrote: »

I disagree.

First of all qualification form is irrelevent. I think what we have seen in the group stages is far more relevent. England qualified handy enough whereas Argentina struggled to get there...... Now I think Argentina are slightly over rated but you see what I'm saying.

Really can't see how qualification form is irrelevent. England came through a very easy qualification group but they haven't beaten anyone decent in years. While France struggeld through theirs and it was no real surprise they bombed in the finals.

Argentina did struggle but it does show the quality of the opposition from their group as the South American teams have done well. I'd agree that they are over rated though.

Put it this way, I'd be much happier going draw not bet at 2.0 on the Japanese in the last game than putting the same bet on Portugal for this.

Just can't see past the Spanish. Much better team in my opinion.

Headshot

iv also gone for

World Cup Matches Spain v Portugal Money-Back Special
29-06-2010 19:30
Wincast
D Villa to score in 90 minutes and Spain to win the match @ 21/10

Win
Single: D Villa to score in 90 minutes and Spain to win the match @ 21/10
1 line at €50.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: €50.00
Potential returns: €155.00


World Cup Matches Spain v Portugal Money-Back Special
29-06-2010 19:30
To Be Booked
P Pepe @ 6/4

Win
Single: P Pepe @ 6/4
1 line at €50.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: €50.00
Potential returns: €125.00

some day i have to get that anytime booking right

x PyRo

Spain will be out after tonight.

Portugal are a very competent team, Don't let in many, Don't score many but Ronaldo will trouble Spain and Meireles will play class, 1-0 Portugal.

My bets.

Portugal to win 1-0 @ 9/1 (Powers)

Portugal to qualify @ 7/4 (Bet365)

Raul Meireles to score first @ 28/1 (BlueSQ)

I've gone for Pepe to be booked too. A lad at work was actually telling me today he thought it was a good bet.

Also a small stake on him to be sent off @ 22/1 :P

oppiuy

Ive a e20 double on 0-0 both games, stand to win 1050 if spain and portugal draw 0-0. Someone suggested back the game to have over.05 goals to cover my self and lock in 500+ profit. How does this work. odds for over 0.5 is 1/18

Verance

oppiuy wrote: »

Ive a e20 double on 0-0 both games, stand to win 1050 if spain and portugal draw 0-0. Someone suggested back the game to have over.05 goals to cover my self and lock in 500+ profit. How does this work. odds for over 0.5 is 1/18

What, no way can you lock in 500 profit.. you could get around 100 either way i suppose.

Let it run.

Luap

All I have to say is....




C'mon Spainnnnn!!!!!!

Mezcita

Mezcita wrote: »

Really can't see how qualification form is irrelevent. England came through a very easy qualification group but they haven't beaten anyone decent in years. While France struggeld through theirs and it was no real surprise they bombed in the finals.

Argentina did struggle but it does show the quality of the opposition from their group as the South American teams have done well. I'd agree that they are over rated though.

Put it this way, I'd be much happier going draw not bet at 2.0 on the Japanese in the last game than putting the same bet on Portugal for this.

Just can't see past the Spanish. Much better team in my opinion.

It's relevent yes but it's not the be all and end all. How about this. Brazil in 2002 almost failed to qualify but then won the tournament. A lot of qualifying games were a year or 2 ago. Players experience dips in form etc etc.

Spain are a much better team I agree. On paper. But at the moment tehy haven't found the correct balance in midfield in this tournament. And Torres is horribly off form. They have played one solid defensive team so far, and lost. Portugal are a much better team than the Swiss. Rock solid defence, and far better mmidfielders. Their main problem is they don't have a prolific striker. But I think they have a great chance tonight.

Also, interestingly, although Spain have won this tie more than Portugal have, the Portuguese have only lost this tie once since 1958 :eek:

Nuri Sahin

I see others have gone for Meireles to score as well
Been impressed with him and how he makes so many very good late runs into the box to support the attack.

My bets -

D Villa to score in 90 minutes and Spain to win the match @ 2/1
Wincast
Spain v Portugal
€25.00

R Meireles @ 7/1
Anytime Goalscorer
Spain v Portugal
€5.00

Portugal / Spain @ 25/1
Half-Time/Full-Time
Spain v Portugal
€2.50

Portugal 1 - 0 @ 9/1
Correct Score
Spain v Portugal
€2.50

Spain to win the match
9 or less corners
Card Index:Up to and including 45 points @ 15/2
Live Trebles
Spain v Portugal
€5.00
(Also 11 corners or more 2.50)

Draw
9 or less corners
Card Index:Up to and including 45 points @ 13/1
Live Trebles
Spain v Portugal
€2.50

Verance

Portugal have played absolute puke football in two of their group matches. Good defensively, poor midfield and no strikeforce. Spain to dominate in midfield and they have players that will take chances.

Spain @ 21/10
Spain over 1.5 goals @ 11/8

Also have Villa to outscore Rooney and Ronaldo in a spread bet so go Villa!!

El Horseboxo

Gone with Spain to win. 200 Euro at evens. Yeah the odds are good for Portugal but i don't really see any value in it. Spain haven't really clicked yet but i expect them to do so now in the knock out stage. They have been unbelieavable over the past 2 years while Portugal have failed to impress. Most of the games they have kept clean sheets in have been against far inferior teams. They also have a problem in the goal scoring department. Their result against North Korea was gifted to them as Korea gave up.

Juwwi

60 points or more is 1/1 with pp.

6 yellows doesnt seem that much to me in a game like this.
to say they hate each other is a understatement.

Nuri Sahin

Headshot's bet was too tempting :pac:

Single: P Pepe @ 6/4
1 line at €20.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: €20.00
Potential returns: €50.00

Verance

Adnan Alves wrote: »

Headshot's bet was too tempting :pac:

Single: P Pepe @ 6/4
1 line at €20.00 per line
Total stake for this bet: €20.00
Potential returns: €50.00

Yeah I like it too. 10 to be booked @ 6/4 and 10 to be sent off @ 22/1 for me

Devastator

Fancy nando to get on the scoresheet tonight


I've done the PP enhanced bet for Torres score & Spain win at 7/2

glanman

over 3.5 frees in first 10 mins

over 2.5 kickouts in first 10 mins,

both 5/6. both €12 on em.

Conditions are wet and slippy, hoping for balls to slide out/over hit and slippy tackling with over zealous ref!!

Nuri Sahin

Ref let Pepe away with that. Surely next dodgy challenge and he's in the book

Fowler87

0.80: Ronaldo and 2-2 Draw @ 60/1
1.00: Torres and 2-1 Spain @ 30/1
1.00: Ht 0-0 Ft Spain 2-1 @ 40/1
2.00: Torres 2 or more @ 13/1

Headshot

pepe is living dangerously

Lmao_Man

€9 for Spain to qualify at 4/9

€2 pepe to get a card 6/4

€2 Villa to score first 7/2