World Cup Qualifiers Betting 28/03/09

This weekend sees the home international football teams resume their quest to reach the World Cup 2010 in Africa with Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. It is bound to be tense affairs for all of the teams. England don’t participate this weekend and have instead organised a friendly ahead of their vital game on wednesday against the Ukraine.

Holland v Scotland

Scotland head into the Amsterdam arena to face an almighty Dutch team brimming with confidence. Which is more than can be said for Burley’s depleted Scots squad. Last time these two teams met in a World Cup qualifier the Scots were crushed 6-0. Scotland have had a mixed campaign so far and really need to take something from this game, which is asking an awful lot.

Holland v Scotland Betting Odds
Holland To Win	1/3	1/3	1/3	4/11	6/17	1/3	3/10
Scotland To Win	9	8	15/2	9	25/2	7	9
Draw	15/4	7/2	10/3	10/3	41/10	3	15/4

Wales v Finland

Wales can reinforce their position as second-place favourites if they can beat a stubborn Finnish side. With a massive game against Germany again at home on Wednesday night, Wales have a great chance of reaching the play-offs. They need to start converting their chances however, as failure to score at home has cost them in the past.

Wales v Finland Betting Odds
Wales To Win	6/5	5/4	11/10		25/9	10/11	11/10
Finland To Win	9	8	15/2		45/17	5/2	12/5
Draw	9/4	9/4	9/4		40/17	11/5	11/5

Northern Ireland v Poland

Victory over Poland will see Northern Ireland continue their kindred spirit under the experienced leadership of Frank Worthington. This is bound to be a tight game with the Polish side brimming with top individual stars which sees the Polish start this match as favourites but I believe the strength of character in this plucky Irish team should see them seal a passionate home win.

Northern Ireland v Poland Betting Odds
Northern Ireland To Win	12/5	23/10	11/5	5/2	45/17	5/2	12/5
Poland To Win	6/5	11/10	11/10	11/10	23/18	11/5	11/5
Draw	11/5	9/4	9/4	23/10	45/17	11/5	11/5

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria

Bulgaria are the expert draw masters in this group, with three draws from their opening three games. Rep of Ireland should be too strong for the visitors and the Irish has a great chance to stretch their point difference from the rest of the group, leaving it as a good old head-tohead between the Rep of Ireland and Italy.

Republic of Ireland v Bulgaria Betting Odds
Rep of Ireland To Win	4/5	10/11	4/5	10/11	10/11	5/6	10/11
Bulgaria To Win	15/4	10/3	16/5	10/3	41/10	11/4	3
Draw	12/5	9/4	9/4	9/4	5/2	11/5	9/4