World Champions Italy were held to a draw by one of the least fancied sides at the World Cup today as New Zealand put in one of the best defensive displays of the tournament so far.
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World Champions Italy were held to a draw by one of the least fancied sides at the World Cup today as New Zealand put in one of the best defensive displays of the tournament so far.
Italy face Paraguay as they begin the defence of their title as World Champions. Follow all the in-running betting right here throughout the game.
Serbia are favourites to beat Ghana today as both sides get their World Cup campaigns under way in Pretoria.
Diego Maradona's Argentina side play their first game of the World Cup today as they face Nigeria in group B at Coca-Cola Park in Johannesburg. Unquestionably one of the most gifted sides in the competition on paper, the South Americans have been heavily supported from as long as 14/1 to a best-priced 7/1 with Coral.
The second day of the World Cup sees a group B cash between Greece and South Korea. Neither side is likely to go too far in the tournament but with only one stand-out team in the group, in the form of Argentina, both will be fancy themselves to at least progress to the next round.
France and China meet in a friendly tonight as the World Cup draws near and the 2006 runners-up are strong favourites, with Victor Chandler offering the best odds at 11/2. China are big underdogs at 22/1 with Canbet and the draw is available at 11/2.
Italy's final squad of 23 was announced yesterday and Marcello Lippi will now be looking to select his starting 11 as his side prepare to defend the World Cup this summer in South Africa. There are many familiar faces set to feature this evening but it is players such as Christian Maggio and Claudio Marchisio, who will both be earning only their fourth caps, who are really on trial.
This summer Spain will look to add to their title of European Champions by lifting the World Cup in South Africa. Tonight they face Korea in their penultimate friendly before the competition and the game will provide an opportunity for fringe players to impress manager Vicente del Bosque.
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.
The Netherlands continue their preparations for South Africa as they face Ghana in their penultimate friendly before the World Cup this summer. The hosts are favourites for the game at 1/3 (bet £30 to win £10 profit), leaving Ghana as underdogs at 9/1, with the draw at 4/1.