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Confederations Cup Final. by Ben, last updated 2005-06-27 22:22:34
Brazil vs Argentina Wednesday 29th June 2005 Odds: Brazil (2.5) Draw (3.2) Argentina (3.1)I suppose this is the final everyone wanted. These are arguably the second and third best international teams in the world today. (Everyone knows that England is the best team in the world!!). These two teams met only 3 weeks ago when Argentina won 3-1. Revenge for Brazil perhaps.
Brazil got here by a hard fought win over Germany. The teams were pretty even and a draw would have been a fair result. Germany outplayed the Brazilians in the second half but it was Adriano's wonder goal that separated the sides. The Brazilians looked a lot better than when they played Mexico. They played like they wanted to win. I expect them to play with even more vigour when they play against their arch rivals.
Argentina beat Mexico on penalties on Sunday. It must have been the most boring televised match so far this tournament. Neither team looked like scoring and neither of them did until extra time. I have no idea how Argentina have managed to score 8 in their group matches. Maybe it's just the way the Mexicans defend but Argentina looked very average. They look like they could do with their star striker Crespo for this final.
I'm going for Brazil to lift the cup. The odds are 1.72 at bet365. The Asian Handicap is +0 priced at 1.75. That's a good price too (I would have though the handicap would have been -0.25 with odds of just over evens) but I prefer just to bet on Brazil to the lift the cup. If they don't beat Argentina in 90 minutes, they are surely going to beat them in extra time. If it does go to penalties though, I would fancy Argentina, they scored 6 almost text book penalties against the Mexicans.
William Hill are offering 2.5 for Brazil on the 1X2 market. At that price its worth a go on it. Other bookies are offering between 2.2 and 2.4, so 2.5 is a really good price. Can't see it lasting long though so get on it while you can.
Update Sportingbet are offering 1.8 on Brazil on the Asian Handicap +0. What a bargain. 23:13 GMT 28/06/2005
Big Brother Betting - Next eviction By Steve LawtonWith the new housemates entering last Friday the definition of the next eviction is a little uncertain. It appears that only two of the secret garden residents will actually be going into the house so presumably one will be evicted before Friday, however, I doubt that this will count as an official eviction.
Before last nights "Cidergate" argument I would have said that Science and Derek would be up for the public vote this week, with Science probably leaving on Friday. Last night has guaranteed that Saskia and possibly Maxwell will be nominated as well as Makosi (but she will be immune if she passes her Secret Garden task). Even if we assume that Derek and Maxwell are nominated they will survive another week as I think the public will jump at the chance to get rid of Saskia.
If you fancy taking the risk I would go for Saskia even before the nominations are announced to get the best odds. Only Betfair are taking bets on this at the moment but you should be getting at least 2.5 on her.
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