World Cup Betting Thread

Jordan Henderson over 61.5 passes @ 2.75

Fancy it to be a bit of a stalemate and a lot of sideways passing through the centre of midfield / defense. I could have took stones at over 69.5 @ 2.25, but preferred the odds on Henderson, especially with the bet365 offer.
 
Big Andy said:
I don't know how they work out how much you get...

Me and a mate do pretty much exactly the same bets, same amounts, but he gets £10 free bet, I get £25...we do bet regularly, and yet a mate of mine hardly ever bets, but gets £50 free bet...

I've even asked them how they do it, and the guy said it's " at their discretion"...
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I think they use a formula similar to some Vegas casinos.

If you bet 5 x £10 but this other lad only once did £50, it’s feasible they would rather have his business and probably feel like they can tempt him back with a big offer. Even if he just bet as a one off for something like CL Final or the National etc - they don’t know he’s an infrequent bettor, they’re trying to find out.
 
Gone for no goal in the first minute for my qualifying bet. Let's see how my luck is.
 
Does a red card count for 2 points in a cards over/under x.x bet?
 
Mina literally saved me there.

Over 1 Cards in the Match for Colombia
Over 0 Cards in the Match for England
Over 0 Goals in the Match for Colombia
Over 0 Goals in the Match for England
A Red Card in the Match - No
Most Goals to be Scored in 2nd Half
Bet Builder @ 9.50

Ufff. This betting thing ain't really good for me.
 
Haven't really bet on the World Cup (pre-tournament outrights aside) due to travelling. But I see that Uruguay are 4.70 (or close to evens on the half ball handicap start) against France. Really, really tempted by that.
 
Big Andy said:
My Bet365 qualifying bet for tonight is a bet builder...and easily winnable...

Over 1 goal in the game
Over 6 corners
Under 1 goal in the first 10 minutes
England to Qualify
Over 3 goal kicks in the match for Columbia

£25 @ 12/5 wins £85

feck knows what my free bet will be...

Either 2-1 England or BTTS First Half Yes
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Boooom...

£85
 
France are pretty clear favorites tomorrow, around evens. Draw @ 3.10 might not be a terrible idea considering Uruguay's defensive strength. Think France will nick 1 though. And Uruguay might not score without Cavani. So, Correct Score 0-1? :p
Under 2.5 @ 1.47 hmmm...

Post a bet builder I can tail, @Mrs Smoker :smirk:
 
Uruguay to qualify this afternoon at 13/8 is massive, imo. Having a bit of that. Then will probably go onto Brazil win in 90.
 
MemphisDepay said:
Gonna go for Pogba 1+ shot on target at 6/4.

My logic being I'm a compulsive gambler and will bet on anything.
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:lol:

Btw I find it hard to bet on the World Cup too - the bookies have too much knowledge to find any value. Its so random results too. Been fisted a couple of times on livescore too
 
Big Andy said:
I don't know how they work out how much you get...

Me and a mate do pretty much exactly the same bets, same amounts, but he gets £10 free bet, I get £25...we do bet regularly, and yet a mate of mine hardly ever bets, but gets £50 free bet...

I've even asked them how they do it, and the guy said it's " at their discretion"...
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Does your mate tend to win more often? They reduced my offers to £10 after I had a string of good wins. For the first time in a couple of months they’ve upped it back up to £25 for the game on Saturday.
 
Yeah it's getting to the tricky stages now. Every game is risky bet wise. Sticking only to in play.
 
acnumber9 said:
Does your mate tend to win more often? They reduced my offers to £10 after I had a string of good wins. For the first time in a couple of months they’ve upped it back up to £25 for the game on Saturday.
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No, we generally put on the same bets as each other...
 
whatwha said:
France are pretty clear favorites tomorrow, around evens. Draw @ 3.10 might not be a terrible idea considering Uruguay's defensive strength. Think France will nick 1 though. And Uruguay might not score without Cavani. So, Correct Score 0-1? :p
Under 2.5 @ 1.47 hmmm...

Post a bet builder I can tail, @Mrs Smoker :smirk:
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I like the old favourites over 1 goal, over 6 corners, then top it up with over 4 goal kicks for each team (unless it's someone who isn't likely to attack then I drop it to over 3...

Adding under 1 goal in the first 10 minutes ramps the odds up a bit too..
 
whatwha said:
France are pretty clear favorites tomorrow, around evens. Draw @ 3.10 might not be a terrible idea considering Uruguay's defensive strength. Think France will nick 1 though. And Uruguay might not score without Cavani. So, Correct Score 0-1? :p
Under 2.5 @ 1.47 hmmm...

Post a bet builder I can tail, @Mrs Smoker :smirk:
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Big Andy said:
I like the old favourites over 1 goal, over 6 corners, then top it up with over 4 goal kicks for each team (unless it's someone who isn't likely to attack then I drop it to over 3...

Adding under 1 goal in the first 10 minutes ramps the odds up a bit too..
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I took up this at the end...still time to change though. Over 3 and 4 goal kicks were miniscule odds.

Over 10 Free Kicks in the Match for France
Over 10 Free Kicks in the Match for Uruguay
Over 6 Goal Kicks in the Match for Uruguay
Over 5 Goal Kicks in the Match for France
Over 1 Cards in the Match for Uruguay
Over 0 Cards in the Match for France
Bet Builder @ 3.40

Already thinking of removing Over 1 Cards for Uruguay. Didn't know the bastards were so careful, and got only one yellow in four matches! Will probably use Big Andy's over 6 corners.
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Yeah, can't stick with this. :D

Over 10 Free Kicks in the Match for France
Over 10 Free Kicks in the Match for Uruguay
Under 1 Goals in the First 10 Minutes for Both Teams Combined
Over 6 Goal Kicks in the Match for Uruguay
Over 2 Corners in the Match for Uruguay
Over 3 Corners in the Match for France
 
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Mrs Smoker said:
I took up this at the end...still time to change though. Over 3 and 4 goal kicks were miniscule odds.

Over 10 Free Kicks in the Match for France
Over 10 Free Kicks in the Match for Uruguay
Over 6 Goal Kicks in the Match for Uruguay
Over 5 Goal Kicks in the Match for France
Over 1 Cards in the Match for Uruguay
Over 0 Cards in the Match for France
Bet Builder @ 3.40

Already thinking of removing Over 1 Cards for Uruguay. Didn't know the bastards were so careful, and got only one yellow in four matches! Will probably use Big Andy's over 6 corners.
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Yeah, can't stick with this. :D

Over 10 Free Kicks in the Match for France
Over 10 Free Kicks in the Match for Uruguay
Under 1 Goals in the First 10 Minutes for Both Teams Combined
Over 6 Goal Kicks in the Match for Uruguay
Over 2 Corners in the Match for Uruguay
Over 3 Corners in the Match for France
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What odds did you get for this ?
 
A red card for Tolisso might be a good one to take.
It's so easy to get in his head, i hope he can control himself today...
 
That France line up coupled with France at evens looks good. Promised myself I'd bet in play though.

Ffs
 
Tailed @Mrs Smoker 's bet builder.

I also bet on under 2.0 goals. Thank me when it inevitably turns into a high scoring thriller.
 
Hrmmn, free kicks might be done even in first half. Now, corners and goal kicks needed. Guess I would have more chance if Uruguay scores soon.


More shots like that, Pogba!
 
Gosh darn it, wrong team is leading.



15 minutes for French corner....maybe if they were not at 2-0...
 
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Balls. 1 corner away from a nice win. :mad:

At least my under 2.0 bet was a push.
 
Had France to win, Varane to score, Uruguay 1.5+ cards, both teams over 1.5 corners, and BTTS in second half at 150/1

Bastards Uruguayans couldn't come through in the second for me.
 
Going with: Brazil to classify/BTTS Yes/ Less than 1 Goal in the first 10 min @ 3.60
 
My $30 punt on De Bruyne to score the first goal is looking pretty smart considering his position.
 
In game.

Belgium to win and btts. Play looks open for both teams
 
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