Superbowl XLIII Odds: Pittsburgh the early favourites as trading focuses on the NFL showpiece

Super Bowl / Joe Dyer / 19 January 2009 / Leave a Comment

Steelers and Cardinals make the Tampa final, come to Betting.Betfair for tips, previews and betting info in the build-up to the big game.

After a dramatic Sunday we finally know the combatants of Superbowl XLIII - it's Pittsburgh Steelers v Arizona Cardinals in the showpiece final on February 1.

The early betting puts Pittsburgh as the [1.42] favourites with Arizona at [3.35] underdogs by Betfair customers.

Those Superbowl odds reflect the AFC representative's consistent form throughout the season - the Steelers have only lost four regular season games, all to teams who made the play-off action.

Arizona's path to the big game has been far more unexpected. The Cards went 9-7 in the regular season, enduring a campaign that saw some very heavy defeats, and only making the post-season action thanks to the weakness of their divisional rivals.

But since there, they've beaten every team in their path to make the final.

Both teams have been matched at three figures in Betfair's Superbowl winner market - Pittsburgh at [100.0] and Arizona at [130.0] - as the season evolved.

Be sure to return to Betting.Betfair in the run-up to Superbowl 43 where we will be publishing full guides to betting on the Tampa final, with tips, previews, blogs and more.

So, if you're wondering whether it'll be more joy for Larry Fitzgerald and his free-scoring Cardinals or if the Steelers' mean defence will come out on top, come to Betting.Betfair for your info.

* Superbowl XLIII will be screened live in the UK on BBC One and Sky Sports on Sunday February 1.