Internationals : UK & Ireland Football

International Football Betting: Brazil v England

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:45:25 +0000

Forgive Mike Norman if he doesn't sound too enthusiastic ahead of Brazil's clash with England, but with the Three Lions below strength there should only be one winner. Best Bet: Back Brazil at [2.16] to beat England.

World Cup Play-offs Betting: Multiply your weekend winnings!

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:39:48 +0000

Trixies, trebles and the joys of Betfair's To Qualify market - Matthew Walton explains how you can add up your World Cup play-off bets into a profitable multiple...

World Cup Betting: Republic of Ireland v Montenegro

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:59:24 +0000

Ireland may have made the play-offs but they should still have enough to get past Montenegro

World Cup 2010 Betting: Somebody's got to win - why not us?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:27:30 +0000

England have a genuine goalkeeper, a settled defence and a decent midfield - hardly claims to set the world on fire, but winning tournaments is all about team-work. What we desperately need, is a world-class striker, says Frank Gregan.

Michael Owen Exclusive: "I'd love to go to the World Cup"

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:41:06 +0000

The good news for Manchester United fans is that their derby-day hero, Michael Owen, will not be out as long as originally feared following his groin injury. Betfair spoke exclusively to the United striker to find out how the first few months at his new club have gone so far...

International Football Betting: Why iron fist is better than Hand of God

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:08:44 +0000

England's stylish performances in qualifying for the World Cup are testament to their manager's qualities. Argentina must be looking on with envy, says Feizal Rahman.

World Cup Odds: Dreams of South Africa begin for magnificent England

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:55:10 +0000

Croatia are hammered at Wembley as England ensure qualification for South Africa 2010. Capello's men are the second favourites for next summer's tournament.

World Cup Qualifying Betting: Ireland can claim top spot but more woe in store for Wales

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:54:52 +0000

A win for Northern Ireland on Wednesday will put them in with an excellent chance of qualifying for next year's World Cup says "Mystical" Mike Norman, but for Wales, the woes are set to continue.

Football Betting: South Africa beckons but England doubts linger

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:27:35 +0000

Saturday's cagey win over Slovenia demonstrated once again that for all Capello's success there remain too many issues with this England side, says Ralph Ellis.

World Cup Qualification Odds: Crunch time looms for Scotland and Northern Ireland

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:18:07 +0000

Drama is guaranteed on Wednesday night with vital fixtures at Hampden and Windsor Park

England v Slovenia Betting Preview: Tougher task than the odds suggest

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 15:11:24 +0000

Saturday is merely a warm-up for the real business of Wednesday night and Croatia's visit to Wembley so don't expect too much of England, says Tareq Quiroz.

Welsh Football Betting: Cardiff and Swansea aren't ready for promotion

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:25:19 +0000

Wales haven't qualified for a major football tournament for over 50 years, whilst club teams Cardiff and Swansea are finding it hard to get into the Premier League. Paul Moon explains why.

England Internationals Betting: Lennon is high in Capello's pecking order

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 10:55:20 +0000

Ralph Ellis talks us through the last two years in the career of Spurs winger Aaron Lennon who has gone from left winger, to out-of-favour, to star right-winger to a potentially key player in Fabio Capello's England.

International Friendlies Betting: Steven Gerrard ruled out for England

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:11:40 +0000

Steven Gerrard will miss England's friendly on Wednesday night against the Netherlands due to a tight groin...

International Friendlies Betting: Netherlands v England

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:52:35 +0000

It may not be the best time to hold an international friendly but these are two of the very few teams to boast an 100% record in World Cup qualifying so far. Play they will, so let's try and make some money out of this, says Jamie Pacheco.