The Big Thursday Multiple: Neymar to breathe life back into Brazil's attack

Paul Robinson
12 November 2015

Will Neymar fire Dunga's Brazil back into qualifying contention?

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It's now two midweek multiple successes in a row for Paul Robinson for a total profit of £17.79 to a £1 stake, so with that in mind, can you afford to miss this week's hat trick seeking edition?

"Back Chile @ 1.75 (3/4)

Back Uruguay @ 4.2 (16/5)

Back Over 2.5 Goals in Argentina v Brazil @ 2.2 (6/5)

Back Under 2.5 Goals in Norway v Hungary @ 1.5 (1/2)

The Multiple pays approximately 24.26 (23/1)"

Bet 1: Chile (HOME) @ 1.75 (3/4)

There aren't too many international teams in better form than Chile and I expect them to march on in this South American World Cup Qualifier at the expense of Colombia.

The hosts have won their opening two games of the group and they also won the Copa America in the summer. The South American qualifying section is going to be one of the hardest to get out of this year as there are at least half a dozen very good to excellent teams in it, and only the top four go through automatically.

Winning your home matches will be vital and it's difficult to see the Chileans not doing that here as they have looked so impressive over the last 12 months.

Colombia on the other hand haven't quite lived up to their reputation of potential world beaters and with Radamel Falcao now on the decline - and out injured anyway - the onus rests on James Rodriguez to produce the goods, and he's only just back from a two month injury break. Jackson Martinez has been a bit of a flop so far at Atletico Madrid and Carlos Bacca can't do it all by himself.

Bet 2: Uruguay (AWAY) @ 4.2 (16/5)

This selection is more of a value one than sure thing, but I think that Uruguay are overpriced to pick up all three points in Ecuador.

The visitors will once again be without the services of Luis Suarez who still has two games of his suspension to serve. Edison Cavani isn't exactly second rate though and Óscar Tabárez's side have managed to win both of their qualifiers so far without the bite of Suarez in their attack.

Ecuador have selection problems of their own as the Valencia's - Antonio and Enner - are missing through injury and while Felipe Caicedo has scored in each of their two victories in the qualifying campaign to date, he isn't a world beater.

The altitude will play a part as it always does in Quito but it's not like Uruguay are a European team travelling there. It's also worth noting that while the Ecuadorians did win 2-0 in Argentina in October, the Argentinians are in poor form and without key personnel.

Bet 3: Argentina v Brazil (Over 2.5 goals) @ 2.2 (6/5)

Talking of Argentina, I think we could be in for a few goals when old foes, Brazil, take them on in Buenos Aires tonight.

Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez are all missing for the hosts and Javier Pastore is a doubt. With all that attacking talent out then, why do I expect goals?

Well, Argentina really need to go for the win having taken just one point from their opening two games. They are yet to score a goal and the pressure is mounting on manager, Gerardo Martino.

Then we have their opponents, who are free to pick a certain Neymar again following the completion of the Barcelona man's international suspension.

There isn't a player playing better than Neymar at the moment - no, not even Jamie Vardy can match him - and I am confident that he will cause the Argentine defence a whole host of problems tonight.

Bet 4: Norway v Hungary (Under 2.5 goals) @ 1.5 (1/2)

We conclude with a tournament a bit closer to home as Norway and Hungary get the Euro 2016 Play-offs underway and I really don't expect many goals.

It will be a big ask for the Norwegians to shake off their disappointment of missing out on automatic qualification as they led 1-0 in Italy with less than 20 minutes to go, but ended up losing 2-1 and dropping to third place.

Per-Mathias Høgmo's side had a decent record at home during the campaign as after being beaten by the Italians in their first match in Norway, they then went on to beat Bulgaria, Croatia and Malta, and draw with Azerbaijan. Their last four outings on home soil resulted in clean sheets, but they didn't score more than twice themselves.

Hungary pretty much knew their fate before the final fixture as while they lost to Greece, it was probably irrelevant anyway as it was a pretty safe bet that Romania would win at the Faroes.

Prior to that trip to Greece, they had had four in a row finish with two goals or less on their travels and they kept a couple of clean sheets themselves. Given their underdog status for this tie, their plan will surely be to just stay in it ahead of the return in Budapest, which will help our cause no end this evening.

Recommended Multiple

Back Chile @ 1.75 (3/4)

Back Uruguay @ 4.2 (16/5)

Back Over 2.5 Goals in Argentina v Brazil @ 2.2 (6/5)

Back Under 2.5 Goals in Norway v Hungary @ 1.5 (1/2)

The Multiple pays approximately 24.26 (23/1)

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2015 P/L (1pt each bet)

Wagered: 42 pts
Returned: 60.32pts
P/L: + 18.32pts
(2014 P/L: + 48.57pts)
(2013 P/L: - 15.49 pts)

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