The second round of group matches are underway in Euro 2008 and Wednesday’s ties saw Portugal beat the Czech Republic 3-1 and Turkey score a last gap goal to beat Switzerland 2-1 and end the co-hosts knockout stage dream in the Basle blizzard. Portugal are now clear third favourites for Euro 2008 while Turkey’s odds have been chopped from 100/1 into 40/1.
Group A – To Qualify
Czech Republic 3/5
Turkey 6/5
Outright Winner
Germany 7/2
Spain 4/1
Portugal 9/2
Holland 11/2
Italy 10/1
France 12/1
Pre-tournament Top Goalscorer favourite Cristiano Ronaldo got off the mark on Wednesday as he scored the middle goal in Portugal’s 3-1 win over the Czech Republic. It’s no surprise to see David Villa still at the top of the Sportingbet betting after his emphatic hat-trick on Tuesday for Spain.
Top Goalscorer
David Villa 6/5
Lukas Podolski 4/1
Cristiano Ronaldo 15/2
Ruud Van Nistelrooy 8/1
Fernando Torres 12/1
Miroslav Klose 14/1
Tonight’s Games
The second round of games from Group B take place tonight and for Austria and Poland there’s no way back if they lose tonight.
Croatia 9/2 Draw 11/5 Germany 13/20
Germany were their usual accomplished self on Sunday when they breezed past Poland 2-0 but Croatia should offer a stiffer test this evening.
Austria 41/20 Draw 9/4 Poland 23/20
Will Austria go the same way as their co-hosts this evening? A defeat at the hands of Poland would spell the end for Josef Hickersberger’s side.
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