World Cup 2010

World Cup Play-off Betting: France v Republic of Ireland

Tareq Quiroz / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

The Republic of Ireland will need to produce something very, very special in France on Wednesday night if they are to qualify for South Africa 2010, says Tareq Quiroz....Read more »

World Cup Betting: Precious few positives for England to take from defeat in Doha

Jaymes Monte / 16 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Jaymes Monte takes a look at England's World Cup chances and what we have learned from a mid-November clash against the favourites....Read more »

World Cup Qualifying Round-Up: Outsiders Ireland not giving up yet

Joe Dyer / 15 November 2009 / Leave a comment

World Cup qualifiers are tightly poised across Europe as no team wins by more than one goal...Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: Republic of Ireland v France

James Eastham / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Those suggesting the game between Giovanni Trapattoni's men and les Bleus will end all-square in Dublin on Saturday night may turn out to be right, writes James Eastham. But the game may be more open than many observers have predicted....Read more »

The Betfair Contrarian: Why the Republic of Ireland will qualify for the World Cup

The Betfair Contrarian / 13 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Using astrology to pick teams, making marriage proposals after crushing defeats and being the subject of a love song by an erotic actress; Raymond Domenech has entertained and embarrassed as manager of Les Bleus. He kept his job after a...Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: How to profit from the play-offs

Andrew Atherley / 11 November 2009 / Leave a comment

Andrew Atherely has been studyin the form surrounding this weekend's play-offs for the final four European places at next year's World Cup......Read more »

Paulo Sousa: It's very difficult not to rely on Cristiano Ronaldo

Editor / 06 November 2009 / Leave a comment

With Portugal's play-off against Bosnia looming, betting.betfair.com went to chat to 51-cap former Portugal midfielder Paulo Sousa, now in charge at Swansea. We asked him about Portugal's chances, life without Cristiano Ronaldo and Welsh derbies....Read more »

World Cup Betting: The perennial "nearly men"

Feizal Rahman / 01 November 2009 / Leave a comment

We all know who they are, the sides who have al the ability aned potential to go all the way but in the end just don't. Here's what Feizal Rahmann makes of their chances this time round....Read more »

World Cup Betting: Who should be on the plane to South Africa

Paul Moon / 27 October 2009 / 1 Comments

There's a while to go and injuries and form will inevitably have a role to play but Paul Moon knows who would be on the plane to South Africa if he was Fabio Capello. Michael Owen doesn't make the cut....Read more »

World Cup Play-Offs Betting: Hard luck of the Irish as they draw France

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 19 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Giovanni Trapattoni heard the news he didn't want to hear as France's name was pulled out of the hat as the Republic of Ireland's opponents in the World Cup play-offs. Meanwhile, Portgal won't be ecstatic about their draw either as...Read more »

World Cup Qualifiers: Crouch helps England sign off in style

maxliu / 14 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England third favourites to triumph in South Africa after securing comfortable win. Meanwhile, drama in Italy brings in big prices......Read more »

World Cup Betting: England v Belarus

Jamie "The Pacman" Pacheco / 13 October 2009 / Leave a comment

England finish off their qualifying campaign with a home tie against Belarus. A match they are likely to win even without the injured duo of Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney but don't expect the floodgates to open in terms of...Read more »

World Cup 2010 Betting: Could expectations be dashed at high altitude?

Ralph Ellis / 12 October 2009 / Leave a comment

When it comes to World Cup betting, punters need to consider more than the teamsheets, says Ralph Ellis....Read more »

World Cup Betting: England need to start looking out for number one

Feizal Rahman / 11 October 2009 / Leave a comment

Saturday night's defeat to the Ukraine put an end to England's 100% record in qualifying but will also be remembered for producing the first-ever sending off by an England goalkeeper. And it's between the sticks that Fabio Capello's problems lie,...Read more »