World Cup Betting

With the potential to be the best contest of the tournament so far, Germany v Spain is sure to be as close to call as any. The PP staff once again have the chance to show their football knowledge and help you find a winner.

Once again, we must distance ourselves from any nonsense and ramblings which may appear in this Semi Final tips piece………. (more…)

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Spain to Edge Classic Semi-Final

It’s the classic encounter, counter-attacking Germany’s organisation and efficiency against Spanish flair and adventure. A replay of the 2008 Euro final, the second World Cup semi-final promises to be every bit as close this time around. Whether the man who settled that first game will be in Spain’s starting XI in Durban remains to be seen, however. Fernando Torres was substituted yet again in Spain’s quarter-final win over Paraguay after yet another laboured performance and coach Vicente del Bosque, who has been steadfast in his support of the Liverpool striker so far, must now be having second thoughts. (more…)

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World Cup Top Goalscorer Daily Preview

There can be many national managers forgiven for not understanding or catering for the threat of the young Bayern forward Thomas Muller at this World Cup. The 20 year old had only won two caps prior to the tournament, didn’t feature in Germany’s winning European under 21 side and didn’t even make the Germany page in the 2010 Panini World Cup sticker album.

Muller has scored four goals in Germany’s imperious march to the semi-finals including two in their 4-1 defeat of England and the opener in their thumping 4-0 quarter final win over Argentina in Cape Town. (more…)

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Uruguay v Holland - WC Semi-Final Predictions

Once again, the lucky folks in PP get the chance to have a flutter with some virtual cash. Each participant has been given €10 to punt on the Semi Final, with the winner being the one with the highest profit! The prize is, naturally, just as virtual as the cash we’ve given them.

Paddy Power accepts no responsibility for the ridiculous comments and suggestions our staff may provide………. (more…)

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Wednesday 7 July – WC Day 27

For about six months I have been writing articles like this one outlining the countless reasons why I don’t believe that Spain will win the 2010 World Cup. From historical precedents (they were European Champions when going out of the 1966 World Cup in the first round) to recent form (failure to beat Northern Ireland, Paraguay, Nigeria, South Korea, Yugoslavia and Austria in recent World Cups), I felt that there was no way the Spanish would win their first World Cup.

Well, although they are now in the semi-finals I am going to stick to my prediction. (more…)

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