Mexico v Uruguay & South Africa v ?? [Official Thread]

[Barry the bird boggler]

OK, first set of last group games start today. Will the French turn up? Will Uruguay and Mexico produce the draw they require to see each other through.

Personally I think it would be hilarious if South Africa beat France (or were awarded the game) and qualified after Uruguay or Mexico lose.

[LUX]

what odds can you get on France winning the World Cup?

[LUX]

150/1.

I'm on for a tenner. Unlikely, but that is overpriced.

[Tony Le Mesmer]

If S Africa win and Mexico lose they will still have to turn around a 5 goal swing in goal diff. 2-0 SA and 2-0 Urug and Mex still go through.

Having said that, a win for Mexico means they likely dodge Argentina so that game might open up in the 2nd half.

[Baines]

150/1.

I'm on for a tenner. Unlikely, but that is overpriced.

See if you can find a saver bet along the lines of, no more than 2 Uruguayan players in the Mexican half at any one time, and vice versa.

IN! for the most cynical of cynical draws.

[Tony Le Mesmer]

150/1.

I'm on for a tenner. Unlikely, but that is overpriced.

See if you can find a saver bet along the lines of, no more than 2 Uruguayan players in the Mexican half at any one time, and vice versa.

IN! for the most cynical of cynical draws.

They draw is best price 4/5!

[papereyes]

I wonder if Uruguay will just start with 10 men, to save time.

[NR_Royal]

Labrokes have 200/1 France to win the WorLOLd Cup.

[Thomas L'Heureux]

Had a pre-tournament one-er on Uruguay to qualify, and eighty on South Africa finishing bottom, so draws all-round please!

[TBM]

Anyone know what game ITV1 is showing today?

[Thomas L'Heureux]

Anyone know what game ITV1 is showing today?

France and South Africa.

[paultheroyal]

Anyone know what game ITV1 is showing today?

Showing both, France on ITV1 and ITV4 showing the other.

[paultheroyal]

What chain of events do France need to go through, i.e. a goal swing of....?

[Thomas L'Heureux]

What chain of events do France need to go through, i.e. a goal swing of....?

Four I believe, and five for South Africa to qualify.

EDIT: That's not strictly true as it depends who wins in the other game, as Uruguay have a better goal difference having not conceded.

[bobbybottler]

Labrokes have 200/1 France to win the WorLOLd Cup.

And 180s to lay on betfair - that's an arb, but the odds are too high to be worth doing.

[bobbybottler]

150/1.

I'm on for a tenner. Unlikely, but that is overpriced.

See if you can find a saver bet along the lines of, no more than 2 Uruguayan players in the Mexican half at any one time, and vice versa.

IN! for the most cynical of cynical draws.

They draw is best price 4/5!

5/6 on betfair

HT/FT draw/draw at 13/8 looks to be the best way.

[LUX]

Labrokes have 200/1 France to win the WorLOLd Cup.

damn, I took my 150/1 from Paddy Power. For some reason, Ladbrokes is banned at work and Paddy Power seems to work.

Probably academic.

Allez les Bleus.

[leww_rfc]

Predictions ..

Uruguay 2-1 Mexico
South Africa 1-0 France

[papereyes]

I still think Uru vs Mex is going to be a draw

[3 veesinarow]

What chain of events do France need to go through, i.e. a goal swing of....?

The barest minimum for France is to win 1-0 and then Mexico must lose by 4 or Uruguay must lose by 5.

Either that or France win by at least 4 clear goals and then Mexico simply lose.

URU v MEX draw, anyone?