England Betting

England v Germany Tipping Competition

Such is our respect and affection for all things nostalgic surrounding the whole England v Germany affair, we thought we’d organise our own little event to see who can predict how this match will go.

Each “tipster” was given a virtual €10 to stake as they wished on any of the markets for this epic fixture, including the very creative match specials!
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An occasion as big as England v Germany in the World Cup knockout stages makes anyone’s mouth water; none more so than Paddy Power Marketing Department.

The past 24 hours were spent coming up with various puns related to the countries “checkered” past. They even came up with one or two good bets. (more…)

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The History

There aren’t many rivalries in world football as big as Germany v England. There is no love lost between the two nations and if you think both sides respect one another, then think again! Both sides love nothing more than seeing the other inflicted with pain and misery.

The rivalry dates back to 1930 at a time when England were dominant over Germany (then West Germany). (more…)

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The Dreaded Penalties

Let’s be honest; we all know it’s going to happen. The England / Germany rivalry has to be settled with penalties. It’s not a major tournament until England get knocked out in the cruellest manner.

The English (and Dutch) are known for their many losses on penalty shootouts. Between 1992 and 2000, the Dutch were eliminated from four major tournaments by losing a shootout (three European Championships in a row and the World Cup in 1998). In the semi-final of Euro 2000, they missed five out of six penalties (two in the match, four in the shootout). (more…)

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Rooney fustrated but England on course for World Cup success

There are longer-term issues to be addressed within the England camp, none more so than manager Fabio Capello, whose discipline regime seems to have a divide between player and coach. However, the current state of Wayne Rooney is a huge concern for England as they face their biggest test yet in this year’s World Cup - a must-win encounter against their biggest rivals Germany. (more…)

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