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The Best Bet: Iceland to pose problems for underprepared Argentina

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Jun 15 2018 12:30
The Best Bet: Iceland to pose problems for underprepared Argentina Backed in as fifth favourites ahead of the finals in Russia, Argentina’s World Cup pedigree is unquestionable but they are far from the infallible unit that the odds suggest for their tournament opener with Iceland.Jorge Sampaoli’s side are of course the favourites for Saturday’s e...
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World Cup warm up: Argentina set to play it safe against giant killers Iceland

by Martin Laurence at Friday, Jun 15 2018 12:00
World Cup warm up: Argentina set to play it safe against giant killers Iceland Playing it safe isn’t a phrase that you would associate with Argentina boss Jorge Sampaoli too often but the former Chile boss seems set to name an experienced line-up for their World Cup opener with Iceland on Saturday.From the Marcelo Bielsa school of experimental formations and daring attac...
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World Cup Scout: France vs Australia - Tottenham and Arsenal target eager to impress

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jun 15 2018 11:15
World Cup Scout: France vs Australia - Tottenham and Arsenal target eager to impress To some, Benjamin Pavard’s inclusion in France’s World Cup squad was something of a surprise. The 22-year-old has limited international experience and plies his trade for a VfB Stuttgart side that finished outside the Bundesliga top-6 last season. However, the youngster flourished in Ger...
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The Best Bet: Assessing the trade potential in France vs Australia

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jun 15 2018 10:30
The Best Bet: Assessing the trade potential in France vs Australia France are favourites to win when they face Australia, of that there is no doubt. Les Bleus are as short as 1.22 with some bookmakers to secure all three points against the Socceroos on Saturday and finding value in the Group C opener is easier said than done.However, when comparing the contrasting ...
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World cup warm up: Favourites France will look to exert dominance over Australia

by Ben McAleer at Friday, Jun 15 2018 09:50
World cup warm up: Favourites France will look to exert dominance over Australia France face Australia on Saturday to kick off the only four-match day at the World Cup. Les Bleus, who are one of the favourites to lift the trophy next month, will be confident of dispatching of the Socceroos with consummate ease, even accounting for their indifferent form in the build up to Russia...
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World Cup Scout: Portugal vs Spain - Sought after midfielder will be keen to prove worth

by Ben McAleer at Thursday, Jun 14 2018 17:20
World Cup Scout: Portugal vs Spain - Sought after midfielder will be keen to prove worth A cloud of uncertainty shrouds Portugal’s meeting with Spain. A host of Portugal’s top players are hoping to leave Sporting this summer and are in the process of rescinding their contract with the Liga NOS side. Meanwhile, Julen Lopetegui was sacked as Spain head coach on the eve of the ...
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The Best Bet: How to make money from Portugal vs Spain

by Josh Wright at Thursday, Jun 14 2018 17:03
The Best Bet: How to make money from Portugal vs Spain At the start of the week it would have been hard to look beyond anything other than a Spain victory in Friday’s Iberian derby against Euro 2016 winners Portugal. Spain were considered among the pre-tournament favourites up until 48 hours ago but now there is a cloud of uncertainty about the te...
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World Cup warm up: Spain’s disastrous preparation gives Portugal hope

by Josh Wright at Thursday, Jun 14 2018 16:00
World Cup warm up: Spain’s disastrous preparation gives Portugal hope In terms of World Cup drama, you’ll be hard pressed to find anything more sensational in the history of the competition than Spain sacking their head coach one day before the tournament starts. Real Madrid announced Julen Lopetegui as their new head coach for next season on Tuesday and by Wedn...
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The Best Bet: How to double your money on Morocco vs Iran

by Josh Wright at Thursday, Jun 14 2018 14:40
The Best Bet: How to double your money on Morocco vs Iran Iran are quite literally the bookies favourite to finish bottom of Group B this summer. In fact, odds of 0.8 are the best can can currently find on Iran finishing fourth, having been drawn in a group of death alongside Spain, Portugal and Morocco. It will be difficult to make any money against them ...
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World Cup warm up: Dark horses Morocco handed dream World Cup opener

by Josh Wright at Thursday, Jun 14 2018 14:00
World Cup warm up: Dark horses Morocco handed dream World Cup opener When the draw for the 2018 World Cup was made in December, Morocco’s chances of escaping Group B was relatively slim. This is Morocco’s first World Cup finals since 1998 and Herve Renard’s side have been grouped with Euro 2016 winners Portugal and pre-tournament favourites Spain. W...
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