Serbia' embarrassing defeat to New Zealand last week was the last thing they wanted as they prepare for this summer's World Cup. Tonight they face Poland, who will not be going to South Africa, in a friendly in Kufstein, and they will hope for a big improvement on their performance last time out.
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International Friendly betting – Zimbabwe vs Brazil
Felipe Melo has told Globoesporte that Brazil are glad to be able 'to bring joy to a suffering country' ahead of their friendly with Zimbabwe today in Harare. The five-time world champions are preparing for this summer's World Cup in South Africa and will be glad for the chance to play together for the first time since March 2nd.
International Friendly betting – Republic of Ireland vs Algeria
While fans of the Republic of Ireland will have enjoyed their win over Paraguay on Wednesday evening, for many it will merely serve as a reminder of what they will miss out on this summer in South Africa and leave them wondering what might have been. Tonight they face another team that will be participatng in the World Cup, in the form of Algeria, who share a group with England and the USA.
International friendly betting – South Africa vs Colombia
South Africa continue their preparations for the biggest tournament in their history as they face Colombia in a friendly at the First National Bank Stadium in Johannesburg tonight. The hosts of this summer's World Cup failed to qualify in 2006 and will want to go further this year than their group-stage exits in their only two appearances so far.
International Friendly betting – Turkey vs Northern Ireland
Turkey are favourites at 1/2 (bet £20 to win £10 profit) to beat Northern Ireland tonight in an International friendly featuring two teams that failed to qualify for this summer's World Cup. Northern Ireland are underdogs at 15/2, with the draw available at 10/3.
Championship Playoff Final betting – Blackpool vs Cardiff City
Blackpool and Cardiff meet today at Wembley for the game that will determine whether their seasons will end in success or failure. The growing competitiveness of the Championship means that every team starts the season believing they can achieve promotion but both of today's sides know that it's not every year that they will come so close. As if the stakes were not high enough, Cardiff face a winding up order as they struggle to pay off huge debts.
Spanish Copa del Rey Final betting – Atletico Madrid vs Sevilla
Atletico Madrid may have won the Europa League but face a much tougher contest tonight as they take on Sevilla in the final of the Copa del Rey. Fulham may have overcome some illustrious teams on their path to Europe's second-tier club competition but were always punching above their weight. Sevilla, however, finished fourth in La Liga and eliminated Barcelona en route to tonight's final.
International friendly betting – Austria vs Croatia
Croatia are 5/4 favourites to beat Austria tonight in a friendly match that features two sides who failed to qualify for this summer's World Cup in South Africa. The teams will want to give their fans some joy again after missing out on the biggest competition in world football.
League One Playoff betting – Millwall vs Huddersfield
Swindon's win over Charlton last night, via penalties means, they go through to the final to play for a place in the Coca-Cola Championship next season. Their opponents, however, will be decided at the Den tonight as Millwall host Huddersfield in the second leg of their semi-final tie.
World Cup 2010 betting odds
The World Cup is now only 23 days away, and already the tension and excitement are rising. Germany were dealt a huge blow yesterday, as their influential captain Michael Ballack was ruled out of the competition. The English squad, who will be looking to emulate their cricketing counterparts, have flown out to Austria to begin their altitude training.
