Slovakia Football Betting Tips
Wasteful Keane costs Republic of Ireland
Robbie Keane missed two huge chances - one from the penalty spot and another from open play late on - to leave Republic of Ireland with plenty to do to end their decade-long absence from international tournaments. Read more
Republic of Ireland to respond in Slovakia
The 3-2 home loss to Russia on Friday night threw Group B wide open and raised doubts over Republic of Ireland's chances of qualifying. We expect them to answer their critics with a draw in Slovakia. Read more
Doyle out of vital Republic of Ireland game
Republic of Ireland may have to turn to Shane Long, who scored as a substitute on Friday night, as they bid to avoid successive defeats in Slovakia tomorrow, after Kevin Doyle was ruled out with a knee injury. Read more
Russia hit jackpot on crazy day in Group B
There was a danger that defeat in Dublin would leave Russia trailing both Republic of Ireland and Slovakia by six points. Instead, victory sees them joint-top with a chance to pull clear on Tuesday. Read more
Group B - Big week for Republic of Ireland
Over the next few days, we'll be looking at how things are shaping up in every Euro 2012 qualifying group and glancing at the main matches next week in each one. Second up, logically enough, is Group B... Read more
Republic of Ireland do just enough again
Giovanni Trapattoni's side lead Group B after defeating minnows Armenia and Andorra but things are sure to get a lot harder next month when they collide with main rivals Russia and Slovakia. Read more
Group B - Republic of Ireland's big chance
Republic of Ireland's response to being robbed of a place at the World Cup has been commendable and though they are third favourites behind Russia and Slovakia, don't be surprised if they take top spot. Read more
The Betfair Football £10 Bet of the Day
It's been a week of uninterrupted success so far for our daily punt - today we turn to the early evening Europa League match between Gyori and FC Nitra in our attempts to sustain that run. Read more
Saturday's World Cup quarter-final multiple
Today is the last day you can sit back and enjoy two World Cup games, so why not make the most of it by whacking some money on a tasty multiple? Read more
Holland 2-1 Slovakia - Dutch coast through
Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder scored the goals as Holland swept aside Slovakia to book themselves a spot in the quarter finals... Read more
Cash in with Monday's World Cup multiple
Our multiple last Monday came in at [3.5] and we're looking to start yet another week on a high by betting on a high-scoring South American collision and another routine Dutch win... Read more
Pick the minute of the first goal, win £1,000!
There's a grand up for grabs today if you correctly guess the minute of the first goal in Holland's clash with Slovakia this afternoon. Read more
Holland 1-0 Slovakia - half-time update
Arjen Robben celebrated his return to the starting XI with a brilliant individual goal that proved the difference between the two sides in a sluggish first-half... Read more
Robben back in Holland starting XI
After looking set to miss the tournament with an injury, Arjen Robben is back for Holland's second round clash with Slovakia... Read more
Holland v Slovakia: "Dutch to struggle for win"
Anders Bay is going against the grain, and fancies Slovakia to give the Dutch a rough ride in their final 16 clash... Read more
The best tips from the Betfair World Cup forum
Our Friday round-up of the latest betting advice offered on the Betfair World Cup forum sees posters suggesting punts on Robert Vittek, Japan and Chile... Read more
Slovakia 3-2 Italy - the holders are out!
World Cup holders Italy wound up bottom of Group C after a shock 2-3 loss to Slovakia, who go through to the last 16, where they will most likely face Holland. Read more
Slovakia 1-0 Italy - the half-time update
As things stand, the holders are not only heading out of the World Cup at the group stage, they're finishing rock bottom of arguably the easiest group around. Italy are [4.9] to come from behind and win... Read more
Lippi turns to Gattuso for Slovakia decider
Italy need three points to stand any chance of taking top spot in Group F but haven't been too adventurous with their line up, bringing in veteran defensive midfielder Gennaro Gattuso. Read more
Slovakia v Italy: "Holders will finally win"
Marcel Merciak, our Group F Specialist, expects Italy to recover from the shock of failing to beat New Zealand to defeat Slovakia and progress to the next round. Read more






