Euro 2008 - Group A v Special Bet Football betting preview

Maybe not the most original of picks but its very hard to ignore Scolari and Portugal to emerge as group winners. The reason is simple. The Czech republic are second favourites and I was not at all impressed with them as they struggled to draw with Ireland away in Dublin and just about did enough to beat the Irish at home. Being from Ireland I know just how poor this current Irish side is and I would have expected the Czech team to be far more convincing. Take Rosicky out from the middle and to me they look a little tame, who can forget his piledrivers at the last world cup. Up front they don’t do enough to convince me.

The two others are Switzerland and Turkey in this group and who’s to say either of these two cant progress? The Swiss are built around a firm defensive unit but then again as an Arsenal fan I know just what Senderos is capable of. Home advantage will help but will it be enough?

Turkey are the outsiders for this group and im not sure why, fair enough they face Portugal in the opening game but at least will head into the Swiss game knowing exactly how important the win will be. This is their first finals appearance since their third-placed finish at World Cup 2002 but need to tighten up at the back to do well. I expect the Turkish to score a few goals and give themselves a fighting chance.

Il go with Portugal as group winners here, I fully expect them to take at least 2 wins and a draw in the group and emerge as winners. All the talk lately is of Ronaldo and he will be out to impress. Im expecting big things from Quaresma too. For second place I think there might be a sshock here and think the Swiss might be that surprise.

PICKS

Portugal group A winners (2.38 @ bluesq) 7 points

Portugal 1st/ Switzerland 2nd (6.5 @ paddy power) 2 points

Pick : Two picks listed above
Odds : 2.26
Stake : 6 / 10
Bookmaker : BlueSQ
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