International Friendlies > 2010

[Toffeeboy]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May I had Belgium down just for a win @ 2.1 and feel quite chuffed but that game was far too close for comfort!

[JC22]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

Anywhere I can find out the Gabon/Togo score? All the usual suspects either dont know or it dissapeared from their site at halftime.

Maybe it's a sign from a higher power telling you to stop betting on games for the sake of it?

[Mugetsu]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Im thinking it probably is. Hahaha. Ive settled with a few others for tonight. One is in and the other is a nail biter in process!

[HastGill1]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May The Wales squad is now representing pretty much a 'B' side, surprised to see that the 1.5 is still available on Croatia..got to take it.. Bellemy and Ched Evans have now also withdrawn so the squad is now as below: Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Boaz Myhill (Hull City) Defenders: Chris Gunter (Nottingham Forest), Craig Morgan (Peterborough United), Lewin Nyatanga (Bristol City), Sam Ricketts (Bolton Wanderers), Ashley Williams (Swansea City), Neil Taylor (Wrexham), Christian Ribeiro (Bristol City) Midfielders: Andrew Crofts (Brighton & Hove Albion), Andy Dorman (St Mirren), David Edwards (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Brian Stock (Doncaster Rovers), Mark Bradley (Walsall) Strikers: Simon Church (Reading), Rob Earnshaw (Nottingham Forest), Sam Vokes (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Hal Robson-Kanu (Reading) Whichever way you look at it that is a very weak squad..they have called up 4 uncapped players from the U21's to make up the numbers but are without 14 players..the midfield in particular is very weak..I'm sure Croatia will make changes but they cant be playing worse players than Wales have available..:ok Croatia 1.5 skybet, coral Croatia -1AH 1.77 bet365 Croatia -1EH 2.2 betfred, boylesports

[HastGill1]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Croatia -1AH now 1.54 bet365..big drop over 12 hours or so..

[soundingstylish]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/football-in-wales/2010/05/21/tosh-to-pick-weakest-wales-team-in-history-91466-26489992/ Ill be taking Croatia - 1 all day long. 17/20 at Hills.

[JC22]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Be nice to see Croatia's line-up, just to be sure, but I'm certain ESPN or someplace'll have it.

[pg_yid]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Does anyone else think South Korea are overpriced at 3.75 to beat Japan?

[futbolmx]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May I think better to take Corea DNB but yes I think that is overpriced for a side that has a good outcome in last matches. But japanese soccer is very good and have more velocity that their counterparts of Corea. The victorie against Ecuador, tells me that is a great team (Mexico couldn't score to Ecuador). But this is the last game of Japan in his home and will be very motivated, if I could take a bet this could be Corea DNB.

[futbolmx]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Sudafrica is a very good surprise to me, I see the matches of the african teams against Mexico and this players althought don't have an impresive technical basis, indeed have a velocity and strenght. I speak of Senegal and Angola. Sudafrica have a renombred coach Parreira who has won championships in Brazil and a World Cup, that men knows what he is doing. For me South Africa is a good side to take at 1.83, they were above even, but is a good option against a team that have no motivation and are phisically out. South Africa vs Bulgaria South Africa @1.83 Betfair Stake:2/10

[futbolmx]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Mexico run in luck winning that matches 1-0 but he have many troubles with the velocity of the african teams, and if that teams count in this matches against Mexico with good strikers the outcome would be bad for Mexico. I think Sudafrica will absorb the basis of game of Brazilian teams, this put me to think Sudafrica will clasify to the next round in World Cup.

[Muscleman]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Croatia v Wales I doubt players like Modric will play, surely not, if so then I'm all in?, Is Bilic still the Croat Manager? I can't remember if he resigned or not..Anyways most likely fringe players will get a run out tonight amongst a few 1st teamers I would have thought. Even so the Croats should have too much for a depleted Wales side. I think Wales at full strength have a fairly good young talented side but I'm pretty sure most of the 1st teamers are out of this match injured therefore Wales should be there for the taking. THis game means bollock all to both sides as both will only be watching the WC on the telly but, I would imagine a passionate bunch like the Croats would be wanting a Win no doubt.. Give the Nation a lift kind of scenario.. So I will probably go for a small chunk on Croatia Home win @1.42

[JC22]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Commentary here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_of_wales/8696369.stm May see what Croatia's line-up is before I bet. Never comfortable betting with so little information, unless it's more of a certainty, like perhaps Argentina and Portugal tomorrow.

[Muscleman]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

Commentary here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_of_wales/8696369.stm May see what Croatia's line-up is before I bet. Never comfortable betting with so little information' date= unless it's more of a certainty, like perhaps Argentina and Portugal tomorrow.

Read more:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2983837/England-will-rest-five-players-for-the-friendly-against-Mexico.html#ixzz0olNxgPW6

Whats certain about the Argies and Portugal.?.. I certainly wouldn't touch them at those prices. These kind of games are more for the managers to prepare tactics etc and organise the players. It's not really about the result or performance here I don't think. I doubt they will have their top 11 out on the pitch tomorrow but those prices seem to indicate that they must have..Ill probably lay both of them tomorrow, little to lose. Lots to gain. Just to add England are a good lay on Monday also.. at 1.50 i feel this is a nice price considering its their first friendly match and they wont have a full squad out.. FABIO CAPELLO will give a breather to the five England players who featured in the FA Cup final. Chelsea's John Terry, Ashley Cole, Joe Cole and Frank Lampard did battle with Portsmouth's David James at Wembley just over a week ago. And Capello has revealed that they will play no part in tomorrow's friendly against Mexico.

[JC22]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

Whats certain about the Argies and Portugal.?.. I certainly wouldn't touch them at those prices. These kind of games are more for the managers to prepare tactics etc and organise the players. It's not really about the result or performance here I don't think. I doubt they will have their top 11 out on the pitch tomorrow but those prices seem to indicate that they must have..Ill probably lay both of them tomorrow, little to lose. Lots to gain. Just to add England are a good lay on Monday also.. at 1.50 i feel this is a nice price considering its their first friendly match and they wont have a full squad out.. FABIO CAPELLO will give a breather to the five England players who featured in the FA Cup final. Chelsea's John Terry, Ashley Cole, Joe Cole and Frank Lampard did battle with Portsmouth's David James at Wembley just over a week ago. And Capello has revealed that they will play no part in tomorrow's friendly against Mexico.

Read more:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2983837/England-will-rest-five-players-for-the-friendly-against-Mexico.html#ixzz0olNxgPW6

I said ''perhaps.'' But you're gonna back Canada at Argentina, and Cape Verde Islands at Portugal? Good luck with that :lol

[Muscleman]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

I said ''perhaps.'' But you're gonna back Canada at Argentina' date=' and Cape Verde Islands at Portugal? Good luck with that :lol[/quote'] I said Probably :ok Argentina and Portugal won't be full strength. I've seen both these teams lose before at these kind of odds against weak opposition. These 2 teams are not the kind of teams to trust at those odds especially in a meaningless game like this. Its the first game back after a hard season, no ones going to risk injuries just yet. Its not going to be taken too seriously if they draw, there's a few friendlies left yet in the build up to the WC. You might laugh but I've been busted before on teams like this in situations like this against weak teams like this in the past. I seriously think they are worth Laying rather than backing at those odds. The chances are both will most likely win, but I'ts very dangerous to back them. I'd much rather be the bookie here than the Backer..

[LLMB0611]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May i don't know much about the wales team but the players missing today look like very important.i watched them play in premier league, bellamy davies bale.if they would play today it would be a very interesting game, but since they are out i'm sure croatia is going to win... for all those who didn't watch croatia's game on wensday it should've been 3 or 4-0 for croatia. it was a team that played together for the first time in that line up but thay played very good. and today i played -1 EH with stakes 10/10. i payed max on this bet. the odds are 2,30 at my local...i just can't see wales not conceding 2 or 3 goals....:hope GL

[LLMB0611]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May 2-0 FT :clap:clap just managed to get the EH...it wasn't easy for croatia but they where better the whole game....

[League1_punter]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

Whats certain about the Argies and Portugal.?.. I certainly wouldn't touch them at those prices. These kind of games are more for the managers to prepare tactics etc and organise the players. It's not really about the result or performance here I don't think. I doubt they will have their top 11 out on the pitch tomorrow but those prices seem to indicate that they must have..Ill probably lay both of them tomorrow, little to lose. Lots to gain. Just to add England are a good lay on Monday also.. at 1.50 i feel this is a nice price considering its their first friendly match and they wont have a full squad out.. FABIO CAPELLO will give a breather to the five England players who featured in the FA Cup final. Chelsea's John Terry, Ashley Cole, Joe Cole and Frank Lampard did battle with Portsmouth's David James at Wembley just over a week ago. And Capello has revealed that they will play no part in tomorrow's friendly against Mexico.

Read more:

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2983837/England-will-rest-five-players-for-the-friendly-against-Mexico.html#ixzz0olNxgPW6

England wont have a full squad out like you say but I think they still will have the quality to beat Mexico at home. A large proportion of this side are fighting for their places in the final 23-man squad and will be looking to put in a good performance. They will also have a few certs like Rooney, Gerrard, Milner, Ferdinand and Johnson playing at least 45 mins. Lets not forget that Mexico are also going to the world cup so they will be tinkering with their team as well. I can see England running out comfortable winners here

[Jonesy Knows]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May Australia v New Zealand - 10.30 am GMT A friendly match where the Aussies entertain their neighbours and it will be an exercise for both teams to make some changes and see new players in the squads before next months world cup. They have met each twice before in recent times in the football arena in a friendly in 2005 and a world cup qualifier in 2004 where the Aussies prevailed both times 1 nil. The Aussies last 3 games played at home have seen 2 goals in total scored. The last 3 games of New Zealand have seen 3 goals scored in total. I can see this game being very tight and with this close to the world cup players won't want to obtain any unecessary injuries that could jeopardise their participation. On stats and history between these 2 teams this game should ought to be a very low scoring affair! Predictions: Under 3 goals @2.00 William Hill **** Australia win 1 v 0 @6.00 William Hill ** :ok

[Toffeeboy]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

Australia v New Zealand - 10.30 am GMT A friendly match where the Aussies entertain their neighbours and it will be an exercise for both teams to make some changes and see new players in the squads before next months world cup. They have met each twice before in recent times in the football arena in a friendly in 2005 and a world cup qualifier in 2004 where the Aussies prevailed both times 1 nil. The Aussies last 3 games played at home have seen 2 goals in total scored. The last 3 games of New Zealand have seen 3 goals scored in total. I can see this game being very tight and with this close to the world cup players won't want to obtain any unecessary injuries that could jeopardise their participation. On stats and history between these 2 teams this game should ought to be a very low scoring affair! Predictions: Under 3 goals @2.00 William Hill **** Australia win 1 v 0 @6.00 William Hill ** :ok

This is a brilliant pick. Australia have a habit of winning 1-0 against the Kiwis as well as others when they play at home. I heard that this game is being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground? Might be worth looking into pitch conditions because I'm a huge follower of the A-league and some of the pitches there are shocking - even worst than the Wembley pitch! and it does tend to have an effect on the football. I'll definitely take the unders here and might even have a cheeky punt on HT draw/ FT Australia or Aussies to win by a goal. I'll update with the team news as soon as I find them! :clap

[Crouch Potato]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May For those betting on the Australia v New Zealand match, keeper Schwarzer and Harry Kewell will both miss. Also, our coach, Pim Verbeek, has stated that he is not concerned about the result tonight, and I tend to believe him. I'll come back with a few bets later.

[Toffeeboy]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

For those betting on the Australia v New Zealand match' date=' keeper Schwarzer and Harry Kewell will both miss. Also, our coach, [b']Pim Verbeek, has stated that he is not concerned about the result tonight, and I tend to believe him. I'll come back with a few bets later.

NOT CONCERNED?! Madness. Can you imagine if New Zealand were to beat the Aussies before they head out to South Africa on their own soil? What a massive adverse effect that would have on the squad! I can't believe the Australian Football Association thought it'd be a good idea to play NZ in the final 'farewell' match. I won't be surprised whatsoever if Lucas Neill and Tim Cahill get taken off as early as possible. The counter-argument here is that the passion in this match might get both sets of players to perform better than playing another opponent I suppose but to say that he won't be concerned about the result against Australia's biggest rivals is a stupid understatement. Crouch Potato mate can you tell me how Australia line-up under Pim? I haven't seen them but I have seen the Kiwis play. They tend to play 3 at the back and 3 up front but today they're supposedly reverting to 4-4-2 to fit in some new lads. Cheers fella.

[aka haldan]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

I think better to take Corea DNB but yes I think that is overpriced for a side that has a good outcome in last matches. But japanese soccer is very good and have more velocity that their counterparts of Corea. The victorie against Ecuador' date=' tells me that is a great team (Mexico couldn't score to Ecuador). But this is the last game of Japan in his home and will be very motivated, if I could take a bet this could be Corea DNB.[/quote'] Although I'm not an Asian football specialist, I rate Korean soccer higher than the Japanese, both at national and club teams level. Pohang Steelers are the actual Asian champions, for instance. On the other hand, as far as I know there is quite a rivalry between these countries, so I expect the guests to be motivated too. All in all, the odds on Korea look interesting to me, so further investigation is required, especially regarding teams news and atmosphere around the match. Should you consider my assessments wrong, feel free to argue with me, because I'm quite interested in this game.

[Crouch Potato]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May It's generally a rigid 4-5-1 with either Cahill up front or behind McDonald or Kennedy. He is a defence first coach and we had a littany of 1-0 wins or 0-0 draws, particularly when playing weakened sides. Word is Cahill wont play, or at least not start. Of our regulars, Bresciano, Neill, Cullina, Moore and Grella are the only ones reportedly starting. As for not being concerned about the result, I really doubt he is. Verbeek has been quite blunt in the past and I see no reason why that would change. He's also a very practical and pragmatic manager -- he knows that the only thing that matters is the World Cup. As for Australia's biggest rival, I think you're overstating it. We are New Zealand's greatest rivals, New Zealand is the team next door that we almost always beat, and I've no doubt they care much more about us than we do about them. Verbeek certainly doesn't.

[aka haldan]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

Although I'm not an Asian football specialist' date=' I rate Korean soccer higher than the Japanese, both at national and club teams level. Pohang Steelers are the actual Asian champions, for instance. On the other hand, as far as I know there is quite a rivalry between these countries, so I expect the guests to be motivated too. All in all, the odds on Korea look interesting to me, so further investigation is required, especially regarding teams news and atmosphere around the match. Should you consider my assessments wrong, feel free to argue with me, because I'm quite interested in this game.

It seems it will be a really exciting match, exactly how I suspected. Because I'm not much of an English writer, I will post here 2 links (I hope I'm allowed to) which could help making an ideea about the game: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2010/05/136_66351.html and http://joongangdaily.joins.com/article/view.asp?aid=2920832. I haven't decided yet regarding any bet. Still, I think that taking over 2.25 goals at 2.05 @ Bet365 might worth a try. Although the game is expected to be a tight affair, the determination and the players' vanity could lead to some goals. Goodluck whatever you choose.

[Toffeeboy]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

It's generally a rigid 4-5-1 with either Cahill up front or behind McDonald or Kennedy. He is a defence first coach and we had a littany of 1-0 wins or 0-0 draws, particularly when playing weakened sides. Word is Cahill wont play, or at least not start. Of our regulars, Bresciano, Neill, Cullina, Moore and Grella are the only ones reportedly starting. As for not being concerned about the result, I really doubt he is. Verbeek has been quite blunt in the past and I see no reason why that would change. He's also a very practical and pragmatic manager -- he knows that the only thing that matters is the World Cup. As for Australia's biggest rival, I think you're overstating it. We are New Zealand's greatest rivals, New Zealand is the team next door that we almost always beat, and I've no doubt they care much more about us than we do about them. Verbeek certainly doesn't.

Okay fair enough you've convinced me. I just saw an interview of him and he seemed more bothered about joining up with Morocco after the World Cup. I don't understand why the bookies have placed the Unders so high! The market average is around evens which I find hard to believe considering the record between the two sides. What do you reckon Crouchy? I'm asking because I'm presuming that you're an Aussie!

[Crouch Potato]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May I am indeed. To be honest it's not the type of game which I feel is conducive to taking any bet with strong stakes, but if I were to pick something it'd definitely be unders. The absence of quality attacking players like Kewell and most likely Cahill will again point towards unders. New Zealand's best player is Nelsen, who is a centreback, so it's also fair to say that defence is the strongest. I haven't actually read the New Zealand team updates, but I'd strongly suspect that he (Nelson) will play. Probably would suggest the odds should be reversed on the over/under, but it is a friendly, and many of the Australian attackers like Vidosic, Tommy Oar (a player to watch for in the future) will be pushing hard for a place in the final 23, so it is by no means a lock. I'll only be taking a few side bets -- am on the 0-0 and 1-0 @ 16 and 7.2 respectively (Betfair). Still mulling over a couple of other options.

[AJ]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May The New Zealand team for this match will be at full strength, they will also be very well supported at the MCG with a huge expat Kiwi population in Melbourne. The very highly rated Winston Reid who appears certain to be playing top flight football in Italy next season will debut, with the rest of the team from the qualifiers staying. I don't buy the argument for the unders at all, the Kiwis are a team with goals in them (they put three past world champions italy last season remember), they play 3-4-3 to accomondate this. They will also ship goals at the back I expect plenty of goals here, have taken the overs @ 1.96 and a correct score 3-2 home win at 50s for a value punt.

[Toffeeboy]

Re: International Friendlies > 19th May - 26th May

The New Zealand team for this match will be at full strength, they will also be very well supported at the MCG with a huge expat Kiwi population in Melbourne. The very highly rated Winston Reid who appears certain to be playing top flight football in Italy next season will debut, with the rest of the team from the qualifiers staying. I don't buy the argument for the unders at all, the Kiwis are a team with goals in them (they put three past world champions italy last season remember), they play 3-4-3 to accomondate this. They will also ship goals at the back I expect plenty of goals here, have taken the overs @ 1.96 and a correct score 3-2 home win at 50s for a value punt.

I can't see them playing 3-4-3 in my humble opinion. There's no way that this system will be be accommodated at the World Cup or the other teams are practically for a better word going to rape them. With all due respect to Smeltz he's not what you call a decent striker over on our side of the globe. I've watched him in the A-League and he's been prolific but Lucas Neill has the experience of playing against some of the best in the world and Shane, Rory et al just don't fall into that category for me. I watched Australia against Netherlands and the Dutch should have won by a cricket score but Moore and Neill did a terrific job marking Huntelaar (who I don't rate at all) but add to that Sneijder, Elia and co. I'm expecting 1-0 here but going to cover my unders bet with 2-1 scoreline because quite frankly I don't see either team wanting to be too aggressive before heading out to South Africa.