World Cup Betting Thread

[Brinky]

With the World Cup squads now announced, it maybe a good idea to get a betting thread started where all things betting are discussed.
I have seen a number of betting talk throughout a number of different threads, for example golden boot and winner, so it could be a good idea to keep them all to one thread.

• Who of you have got in early and had a flutter already?
• Any tips/hidden gems we should know about?
• Who are you going to bet on?

World Cup 2014 Winner - Win Outright (Sky Bet)

• Brazil 3/1
• Argentina 5/1
• Germany 5/1
• Spain 6/1
• Belgium 16/1
• Italy 20/1
• Holland 25/1
• France 25/1
• Colombia 25/1
• England 28/1
• Uruguay 28/1
• Portugal 28/1
• Chile 50/1
• Russia 66/1
• Mexico 125/1
• Switzerland 125/1
• U.S.A 125/1
• Ecuador 150/1
• Bosnia-Herz 150/1
• Japan 150/1
• Ivory Coast 150/1
• Croatia 175/1
• Nigeria 200/1
• Ghana 250/1
• Greece 250/1
• South Korea 500/1
• Cameroon 1000/1
• Australia 1000/1
• Algeria 1500/1
• Costa Rica 1500/1
• Iran 2000/1
• Honduras 2000/1

World Cup 2014 Top Goal Scorer - Win Outright (Sky Bet)

• Lionel Messi 7/1
• Luis Suarez 12/1
• Cristiano Ronaldo 14/1
• Sergio Aguero 14/1
• Neymar 14/1
• Gonzalo Higuain 20/1
• Diego Costa 20/1
• Romelu Lukaku 22/1
• Fred 22/1
• Radamel Falcao 25/1
• Robin van Persie 25/1
• Hulk 25/1
• Alvaro Negredo 28/1
• Edinson Cavani 28/1
• Mario Balotelli 33/1
• Karim Benzema 33/1
• Thomas Muller 33/1
• Alexandre Pato 33/1
• Arjen Robben 40/1
• David Villa 40/1
• Oscar 40/1
• Mario Gomez 40/1

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[thegregster]

Spain at 6/1 is very tempting. They are being seriously underrated.

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Spain at 6/1 is very tempting. They are being seriously underrated.

Can get 7/1 elsewhere (Paddy Power, Stan James or Bet Victor) if that bet interests you.

 

[Brinky]

Spain at 6/1 is very tempting. They are being seriously underrated.

I would agree with his. The greatest squad, with valuable experience of winning that last three tournaments.

The biggest problem they will face will be how they adapt to the climate.

 

[Massive Spanner]

Spain to win and Costa top scorer is amazing odds considering it's actually quite possible.

 

[Suli]

Spain to win and Costa top scorer is amazing odds considering it's actually quite possible.

Can we have a poll on who will win the World Cup/ top scorer?

 

[Massive Spanner]

Can we have a poll on who will win the World Cup/ top scorer?

Can you get run over by a giant testicle?

 

[sizzling sausages]

Brazil to win and Messi top scorer are my bets.

 

[Samid]

That combination is a nice 20/1.

That doesn't sound right if the odds in the opening post are correct.

 

[Massive Spanner]

That combination is a nice 20/1.

Err, no.

 

[Suli]

That combination is a nice 20/1.

40/1 with SkyBet

 

[Berbaclass]

That combination is a nice 20/1.

It can't possibly be. Costa on his own to be TGS is 20/1. It would be around 120/1.

 

[Massive Spanner]

It can't possibly be. Costa on his own to be TGS is 20/1. It would be around 120/1.

No it wouldn't.

I hope you lot aren't professional gamblers.

 

[Brinky]

Err, no.

My mistake read the wrong one. The double on Sky Bet is 40/1.

 

[Berbaclass]

No it wouldn't.

I hope you lot aren't professional gamblers.

Yeah I know

Its 66/1, my mistake.

 

[sizzling sausages]

My mistake read the wrong one. The double on Sky Bet is 40/1.

What odds are a Brazil and Messi combo? I trust your maths.

 

[Berbaclass]

What odds are a Brazil and Messi combo? I trust your maths.

33/1

 

[Brinky]

What odds are a Brazil and Messi combo? I trust your maths.

That double on Sky Bet is 28/1. Could probably get higher elsewhere.

 

[Suli]

What odds are a Brazil and Messi combo? I trust your maths.

33/1 is the best odds you can get (Bet 365, BetVictor, PaddyPower and Betfair).

 

[sizzling sausages]

33/1

That double on Sky Bet is 28/1. Could probably get higher elsewhere.

Cheers to both. Mainly Berbaclass though.

 

[Suli]

So, what do you guys think is the best team/top scorer bet to make?

 

[sizzling sausages]

Cheers to you too @Suli

 

[Gio]

That combination is a nice 20/1.

Costa was 33s top scorer a couple of months ago. Needless to say I've stuck a few notes on him.

 

[maba723]

Cameroon, Australia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Algeria and Iran to finish bottom of their groups is at 8/1

Very tempting

 

[Berbaclass]

Cameroon, Australia, Costa Rica, Honduras, Algeria and Iran to finish bottom of their groups is at 8/1

Very tempting

It looks good but there will always be one shock result in there.

 

[Bubz27]

I was thinking of picking 5 or 6 different top scorers and sticking a £2 on each.
Ronaldo at 15.00
Messi at 9.00
Aguero at 17.00
Lukaku at 34.00 (they've got a group I expect goals in and he's going into it in good form)
Muller at 34.00

Then I was thinking of adding in Suarez or RvP aswell.

As an outright winner Coral are doing money back as a free bet if Brazil or Argentina win so I was thinking of putting £10 on Germany at 7.00 or Spain at 7.50. I can't believe Belgium are next favourites after them 4 teams. *Only* 19.00.

I was considering a smaller bet on another South American team as an outsider to win aswell, probably Uruguay (29.00). They got to the semi's last time round and have a striker bang in from and some very good support acts.

 

[|Neo|x]

Forecasting the groups could be worth taking a look at. Just for the favorites in each group to finish first and the second favorites to finish second offer ridiculous odds. Thinking of having a few small bets on that with multiple outcomes.

 

[devil in me]

Spain at 6/1 is very tempting. They are being seriously underrated.

This. I'm shocked at how pretty much nobody is tipping them for glory dispite having the strongest squad by far and 3 tournament wins on the bounce. Maybe its due to the decline of a couple of key players, but they've still got quality all over the squad. I'll be backing them heavily, and looking to Aguero as top scorer and doubling up with those two.

 

[maba723]

Also going for Spain&Holland(Dual), Germany&Portugal(Dual), Belgium&Russia(Dual), England, France to qualify from their groups pays 10/1

 

[MelvinYeo]

Just had a flutter at Benzema and Hazard to be their teams' top goalscorer 18/1

 

[Brinky]

Just had a flutter at Benzema and Hazard to be their teams' top goalscorer 18/1

That is a good shout. Lukaku often likes to be a passenger throughout games, wouldn't be surprised if he does so again.

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

Anyone fancy a punt on Yaya Toure for the Golden Boot at 150/1?

 

[Brinky]

Anyone fancy a punt on Yaya Toure for the Golden Boot at 150/1?

With a group of Greece, Japan, Colombia he maybe among the goals, downside is Ivory Coast progression throughout the tournament itself.

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

With a group of Greece, Japan, Colombia he maybe among the goals, downside is Ivory Coast progression throughout the tournament itself.

That's why he's 150/1. But they could easily get through that group and he is on great form! You never know, just thought it looked very good value.

 

[Brinky]

That's why he's 150/1. But they could easily get through that group and he is on great form! You never know, just thought it looked very good value.

Yeh I agree it is very good. Also, you never know with African teams, they could take to playing in these tough conditions in their stride and surprise everybody, I am sure some will take the punt, even if it were just a quid.

 

[Decotron]

Of the odds I've seen I think Italy are overpriced at 28/1. Gona back them with a view to cashing out

The value is long gone as far as Belgium are concerned. Plus they are yet to really deliver as a team given the individuals they have.

 

[a_devil_inside]

For top scorer is it better to do Each Way?

 

[Cantonarightboot]

what odds do you get for Spain & Aguero?

Argentina's group is a breeze for them!! if he stay injury free for the 3 games he should have at least 3 or 4 goals against Bosnia, Iran and Nigeria!!

 

[Cantonarightboot]

my mates and I are supporting Japan for the WC, No Ireland so why not!!

Anyway, they have the best possession stats in qualifying so I'm going to look at some bets for their possession

 

[Suli]

what odds do you get for Spain & Aguero?

Argentina's group is a breeze for them!! if he stay injury free for the 3 games he should have at least 3 or 4 goals against Bosnia, Iran and Nigeria!!

250/1 on Bwin