The World Cup betting thread!

[Uncle Leo]

Backing the Swiss at 7/5 and have over 2.5 goals in the Argentina v Bosnia game.

Undecided on France v Honduras so will probably do some daft corners or bookings bet.

 

[Its Only A Game]

Done 4 £2 correct scores so far and two come in. Chile 3-1 and Italy 2-1 both at 9s, do £32 up at the mo. Got Switzerland & Ecuador to draw 1-1 and France to win 3-0 £2 singles & a £2 double

 

[Its Only A Game]

If only Ecuador could foul properly the 1-1 would have come in:thumbdown:

 

[MrB]

Backing the Swiss at 7/5 and have over 2.5 goals in the Argentina v Bosnia game.

Always best in injury time :smile:

On both France and Argentina at -1.5 with a cheeky double as well. A good start for tonight, be disappointed if France don't get another from here!

 

[The General]

Im on my best behaviour and only bets ive done are my top goalscorer bet! Was hoping Brendon Todd was gunna help my WC fund but he fluffed that up with his 79 on Day 3!

 

[Uncle Leo]

Always best in injury time :smile:

On both France and Argentina at -1.5 with a cheeky double as well. A good start for tonight, be disappointed if France don't get another from here!

Yeah, that was pretty sweet. About ten seconds before I was bemoaning my bad luck, but soon changed my tune :smile:

 

[Its Only A Game]

Yeah, that was pretty sweet. About ten seconds before I was bemoaning my bad luck, but soon changed my tune :smile:

Even more gutted about losing the 1-1 having just watched France bring in the second result. Would have paid 47/1

 

[MrB]

Ouch, that's tough to take!

Halfway through tonight's bets and looking good, France have made it almost break even, a 2 goal Argie win will see my balance head north of £550 from the initial £125 that was in there. Think these bets give me my £50 free bet for sign up as well. A productive few days!

 

[Uncle Leo]

Even more gutted about losing the 1-1 having just watched France bring in the second result. Would have paid 47/1

Ouch.

Overall, it'll have been a horrible first few days for the bookmakers. No draws, few surprises, money back offers for England losing, big name first goalscorers aplenty, carnage.

 

[Its Only A Game]

I'm still £42 up though just for small stakes of £2 a go so not all bad

 

[MrB]

Damn you Bosnia! Ah well, had to end somewhere. Watched the first half and Argentina were so poo I'm surprised they even got a second anyway!

 

[Napster]

Damn you Bosnia! Ah well, had to end somewhere. Watched the first half and Argentina were so poo I'm surprised they even got a second anyway!

Second half the Argies really clicked. Could have won by 3 or 4.

 

[MrB]

Second half the Argies really clicked. Could have won by 3 or 4.

Don't tell me that :unsure:

 

[ian_the_girth]

have bet on 1st & 2nd in five groups, as below. £1.00 return £3,000.00+ :thumbsup:.

1st chile 2nd spain
1st colombia 2nd japan
1st germany 2nd usa
1st england 2nd italy
1st belguim 2nd russia

Throws bet in bin :sad: .


Anyone going balls deep on Iran v Nigeria DRAW tonight?

 

[Napster]

Anyone going balls deep on Iran v Nigeria DRAW tonight?

No. Nigeria to win easily.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Second half the Argies really clicked. Could have won by 3 or 4.

Not the game I saw.They had a good 10 minute spell after Messi scored and that was it.

 

[Napster]

Not the game I saw.They had a good 10 minute spell after Messi scored and that was it.

We disagree on so much, I'm not even bothered to argue my point.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

We disagree on so much, I'm not even bothered to argue my point.

Looks like this journo agrees with me though.


1) Argentina fail to impress

Credit to Alejandro Sabella for quickly realising that he had made an error by dropping Gonzalo Higuaín in order to play an extra centre-back. Argentina’s 5-3-2 system led to a lumpen, unimaginative performance in the first half that raised doubts over the quality of their midfield, where their passing was too slow, and they were fortunate to lead at the break, at which point Sabella rectified his error by introducing Higuaín and reverting to four at the back. There will be relief that Argentina were not made to suffer more by Bosnia-Herzegovina. Making their World Cup debut, they showed admirable composure in possession and were mostly solid in defence, but Safet Susic’s men did not quite possess enough of a cutting edge to capitalise on their impressive display. Better sides would have made Argentina pay for Sabella’s questionable selection. Bosnia fell short in the end, but only because of an unfortunate own-goal and a moment of magic from Lionel Messi. There is plenty of room for improvement for Argentina, although at least they will not be peaking too soon. It’s all about timing your run."

http://www.theguardian.com/football...e-honduras-switzerland-ecuador-talking-points

 

[Pubey]

So my 4 top goalscorer bets (all EW):

Higuain - 1 sub 0 goal
A. Sanchez - 1 game 1 goal
Ibisevic - 1 game 1 goal
Iniesta - 1 game 0 goal

 

[Napster]

Looks like this journo agrees with me though.


1) Argentina fail to impress

Credit to Alejandro Sabella for quickly realising that he had made an error by dropping Gonzalo Higuaín in order to play an extra centre-back. Argentina’s 5-3-2 system led to a lumpen, unimaginative performance in the first half that raised doubts over the quality of their midfield, where their passing was too slow, and they were fortunate to lead at the break, at which point Sabella rectified his error by introducing Higuaín and reverting to four at the back. There will be relief that Argentina were not made to suffer more by Bosnia-Herzegovina. Making their World Cup debut, they showed admirable composure in possession and were mostly solid in defence, but Safet Susic’s men did not quite possess enough of a cutting edge to capitalise on their impressive display. Better sides would have made Argentina pay for Sabella’s questionable selection. Bosnia fell short in the end, but only because of an unfortunate own-goal and a moment of magic from Lionel Messi. There is plenty of room for improvement for Argentina, although at least they will not be peaking too soon. It’s all about timing your run."

http://www.theguardian.com/football...e-honduras-switzerland-ecuador-talking-points

Oooh a Guardian link. :hilarious: