Pre-tournament favourites France and Romania are nowhere in sight at the top of Group D in UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying action. Instead, Albania and Belarus occupy the top two spots in this section, respectively –both on four points after a win and a convene in two rounds of European action.
When the top two sides enjoin to extend their lead on the group, France and Romania will entertain the opportunity to keep ones eyes peeled as they don’t get underway until the next day in Paris. Theirs will be a crucial equipment with far reaching consequences for their individual campaigns.
Soccer Betting Line:
Albania +½ -155 +190 2½ O +115 U -145 Draw +215
Bosnia and Herzegovina ½ +125 +125 2½ O +115 U -145 Draw +215
First Half Line:
Albania pk +120 +280 1 O +125 U -155 Draw +100
Bosnia and Herzegovina pk -150 +185 1 O +125 – U -155 Traverse b recover +100
Match Duration: 02:30 PM Eastern Time (20:30 Local Time) Friday October 8, 2010
Venue: Stadiumi Kombëtar Qemal Stafa, Tirana (ALB)
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Soccer Betting: Verdict Albania began their European campaign with a surprise draw against Romania on the away. They built on that unexpected result with a winning over Luxembourg – what was a more expected development. Tale told, they are the early leaders in group D, in the incredible sight of potentially qualifying for UEFA Euro 2012.
Of programme naturally, it is early days yet and reality may very well set into their operations but they possess to be given the credit they deserve in the course of exceeding expectations so far. And who’s to say they weight not gather momentum in the next few rounds, given the hapless play of France and Romania so far. Too fanciful? Perhaps.
Bookies aren’t giving them the credit, however, as Albania source into their next clash (a home clash, consider, as the underdogs, tipped at +190 to win outright. Bosnia Herzegovina, the visitors, are listed at a choose valuable +125 to win outright.
Bosnia Herzegovina are after an opening encircling win greater than Luxembourg and a second round loss to France. The same French side that fell 1-0 at at ease to Belarus. Am I missing something here? Albania are the undefeated side in two rounds, ergo confidence is on their side. Home edge as well.
Is a win by Albania unfathomable? If you are of this school of thought then you might fancy the draw, trading at a tempting +215, which I think we can all agree is a possible outcome here, no? That time, I quite like them destined for the win.
Soccer Safe from Picks: Albania +190 | Under 2 ½ -145
Soccer Betting Line: Luxembourg +700 Haul +475 Belarus -425
First Half Racket: Luxembourg +1000 Draw +145 Belarus -160
Match Time: 02:15 PM Eastern Time (20:15 Local Time) Friday October 8, 2010
Venue: Josy Barthel, Luxembourg (LUX)
Soccer Betting Verdict: There is no mystique about this match. Belarus are the hot favourites to win outright at -425 and for the side that beat France this is as good as it gets.