World Cup 2010: Holland v Brazil First Goalscorer Betting Odds

PORT ELIZABETH, SOUTH AFRICA - Brazil have been well-backed this morning to beat Holland in 90 minutes in the first of the World Cup quarter-finals, despite being dogged by injury problems. The Samba Stars are now generally at odds of 10/11 with the bookmakers to get the job done in regular time, but favourite backers may be concerned that their team will be without the likes of Elano and Ramires and quite possibly Julio Baptista and Felipe Melo too.

Are the tournament favourites strong enough to get past their biggest obstacle to date? Possibly. But if the bookies give them a 50% chance of winning the match, then Holland cannot be ruled out of the party. Perhaps a safer bet is to back your favourite player in the first goalscorer market.

The most likely player to score first is Luis Fabiano, who is at 9/2 (bet £20 to win £90 profit) with Paddy Power and Victor Chandler. He has scored three goals in his four appearances at this summer`s World Cup finals, and he has a terrific goalscoring record for his country with 28 goals in 42 appearances. His team have scored eight goals in four games, so it seems logical for punters to look towards the Brazilians for a wager in the first goalscorer market.

Kaká looks to be hitting top gear finally, and he is 8/1 with Sky Bet. Robinho is a bigger threat at 6/1 according to William Hill and Juan is entitled to have his backers at 40/1 after starting the rout against Chile.

As for the Dutch players, Robin van Persie is 13/2 with Paddy Power and is the likely penalty taker for his team. Dirk Kuyt will be on the wing, but nevertheless the Liverpool player is 11/1 with Bet 365.

Holland`s No. 10 Wesley Sneijder could be good value for his 15/1 quote to net first, and Arjen Robben`s fans can avail themselves of the 12/1 on Betfair.

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