World Cup 2010 : UK & Ireland Football

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

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:16:07 +0000

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.

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

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:41:33 +0000

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

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

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:59:59 +0000

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

World Cup 2010 Betting: Republic of Ireland v France

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:10 +0000

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. Best bet: Both teams to score @ [2.06].

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

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:33:08 +0000

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 group-stage exit at Euro 2008 but he won't be so lucky once Ireland deny France entry to World Cup 2010, says the Betfair Contrarian.

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

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:09:11 +0000

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...

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

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:53:50 +0000

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.

World Cup Betting: The perennial "nearly men"

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:51:29 +0000

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.

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

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:03:03 +0000

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.

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

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:33:44 +0000

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 they will have to face Bosnia-Hercegovina.

World Cup Qualifiers: Crouch helps England sign off in style

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:11:08 +0000

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

World Cup Betting: England v Belarus

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:59:18 +0000

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 goals, says Jamie Pacheco.

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

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:36:04 +0000

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

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

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:12:21 +0000

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, says Feizal Rahmann.

World Cup Betting: Rep Ireland v Italy

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:06:10 +0000

An Italian manager coaching the Republic of Ireland provides a fascinating sub-plot to an already intriguing match. To bet on it you need to understand the context of it, says Dave Farrar, and the circumstances mean going low on goals is the call.