Cahill worth a dabble to make World Cup squad
Owen Coyle reckons his star centre back could be back in three weeks and the defensive berths in the England squad are very much up for grabs, so bet on Gary Cahill making the World Cup at [10.0]. Read more
World Cup contenders - the form teams to back
For most teams playing in the World Cup this summer, there are only two or three friendly games left to get their act together after a full round of fixtures this week. So who looked sharp? And who should punters stay well away from? Read more
World Cup countdown: The best punts
The 100-day countdown to the start of the World Cup in South Africa began this week - meaning it's a perfect time to check out the best picks for the tournament's most popular markets... Read more
New Zealand won't cause World Cup shock
Ryan Nelson and co. have qualified for the World Cup for only the second time in New Zealand's history, but they're likely to be leaving South Africa pointless. They've been drawn in Group F with Italy, Paraguay and Slovakia - we're backing the former two to progress... Read more
Ask Sir Alex - Will there be an upset at the World Cup?
We caught up with Sir Alex Ferguson to find out if he fancied any nation to upset the odds at the World Cup. Here's what he had to say... Read more
Chile will join Spain in last 16 of World Cup
Every Thursday, we look at the betting in one of the World Cup groups and this week it's the turn of Group H, where Chile look the most likely nation to join favourites Spain in the last 16 at [1.82]. Read more
Got a question you'd like to ask Andy Gray?
Our star tipster is back for the second Betfair Football podcast later this month and is ready to tackle your questions on anything football-related. Read more
Portugal to trump World Cup dark horses
Brazil are the obvious choice to top World Cup Group G at [1.66], but we fancy Portugal to pip much-fancied Ivory Coast for second spot - you can get [2.9] for the Brazil/Portugal straight forecast... Read more
Will Bridge and Terry combine against Egypt?
Betfair's latest special offers you the chance to bet on whether Wayne Bridge and John Terry will both start for England in next month's friendly against Egypt - our hunch is to back yes at [2.5]. Read more
Back Holland to win World Cup Group E
Traditional fast-starters Holland look great value at [1.79] to take top spot in Group E, while we fancy Denmark to pip Cameroon in the battle for second. Read more
Make money on Fabio's surprise call-ups
Betfair's England World Cup squad market allows you to punt on the names in Fabio Capello's 23-man squad. Here are some of the outsiders whose shock call-up could earn you a few quid... Read more
No Gray Areas: England call awaits Warnock
Betfair Football pundit Andy Gray has picked out three outsiders that he thinks will catch Fabio Capello's eye ahead of the World Cup. Read more
Terry could still lead England out at World Cup
That's the sneaking suspicion of Times' columnist Patrick Barclay, who makes an interesting case as to why there is still value in backing John Terry to captain England against USA at [32.0]. Read more
Germany to waltz World Cup Group of Death
To Group D we head for our World Cup preview, where Australia, Serbia and Ghana will fight it out to join likely group winners Germany (favourites at [1.97]) in the next round... Read more
Terry axed - punters lump on Rio for skipper
Rio Ferdinand is now the [1.25] favourite to lead England out in their first World Cup match after Fabio Capello confirmed that John Terry had been stripped of the captaincy. Who are you backing? Read more
No Gray Areas: Terry won't lose the armband
Our expert Andy Gray expects John Terry to remain as England captain and is backing him at [2.3] to lead the Three Lions out in their World Cup opener against USA. Read more
Let us know what you think of Betfair Football
Want to read more transfer rumours? Keen to see extra previews of games in the lowers leagues? Want to know what's going on far afield in the big leagues in Brazil and Argentina? We want to hear from you... Read more
England will hold off USA in World Cup Group C
Algeria can no longer be written off as a poor team who got through only because of raising their game against their biggest rivals, but we still think an early exit awaits them in South Africa... Read more
Back Argentina to top their World Cup group
In our second World Cup preview we take a look at Group B featuring Nigeria, Greece, South Korea and the country who should top it with ease - Diego Maradona's Argentina... Read more
The World Cup hosts will reach the last 16
We look at the runners and riders in Group A, where we expect France to remember how good they are and Uruguay and Mexico to both fail to live up to their proud international histories... Read more
Most Commented
Recent Comments
- Neil on Toby tips Porto to finish the job at the Emirates
- FrontRoomRobbie on Andy's Tuesday tips - Arsenal will pip Porto
- FrontRoomToby on Toby tips Porto to finish the job at the Emirates
- Front Room Scouse on Toby tips Porto to finish the job at the Emirates
- Front Room Scouse on Andy's Tuesday tips - Arsenal will pip Porto
