13-11-2007 Euro 2008 Betting - Final Places Still Up For Grabs

Euro 2008 Betting - Some of Europe’s Biggest Nations Fight to Make the Finals

The long road to next year’s European Championships in Austria and Switzerland, which began in September 2006, will finally draw to a close next Wednesday. However, with only a few days of the campaign remaining the final standings in at least half of the eight groups are far from being decided. The fate of some of Europe’s biggest football nations still hangs in the balance, including England, France and World Champions, Italy, whose respective games will provide exciting betting opportunities. Check out PinnacleSports.com for up to 60% better Euro 2008 betting odds for all the remaining fixtures.

Group A - Four Nations Fighting Over Two Places

The eight teams of Group A are still some way from sorting themselves out, with four points separating Poland (24pts), Portugal (23pts), Serbia (20pts) and Finland (20pts). However, all face winnable home fixtures on Wednesday, which puts the fate of the top two teams in their own hands. If Poland beat Belgium in Chorzow, they will book their place at Euro 2008, which will be hugely important for the co-hosts of the 2012 event.

Portugal have two remaining home fixtures against Armenia and Finland. While Finland play Azerbaijan in Helsinki on Wednesday, they then head to Porto for what will effectively be a second place decider, which they must win to push the 2004 finalists out the door. Serbia can only qualify by winning their remaining games at home to Kazakhstan and Poland, while hoping Portugal and Finland draw and/or lose their other games. PinnacleSports.com are offering up to 60% better Euro 2008 betting odds for all remaining Group A games.

Group B – Italy, France & Scotland Neck and Neck

Two points separate three teams at the top of Group B, including two recent World Champions – Italy & France – alongside the brave Scots, looking to make their first international tournament since World Cup 1998. The game between Scotland and Italy at Hampden Park on Saturday looks like being the decider. The Scots must win to guarantee a place in Austria and Switzerland, while a draw would require France to fail to win in the Ukraine on Saturday. Italy has the strongest hand, expecting three points in their final game at home to the Faroe Islands, they must simply avoid defeat in Scotland, so expect some typically tenacious Italian defending. PinnacleSports.com are offering up to 60% better Euro 2008 betting odds for all remaining Group B games.

Group C – Straight Play-off Between Norway & Turkey

Saturday’s Euro 2008 qualifier between Norway and Turkey in Oslo looks like being a straight decider as to who finishes in the crucial runners-up spot behind Greece. The Norwegians currently lead the Turks by two points, but victory for Fatih Terim’s side would put them in pole position for qualification. Norway will be without captain, Martin Andresen, while hoping for a big game from striker, John Carew, who has only just received an all-clear after injury. The Norwegians are unbeaten at home during this campaign while Turkey’s recent away form has been their downfall, the worst of which being a 2-2 draw away to lowly Malta. PinnacleSports.com price Norway marginal favourites 2.02 (0/scratch & -0.5) with Turkey 1.909 (0/scratch & +0.5).

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