12th Oct 2011 | Football
Euro 2012 Qualifiers
We look at who is through to the European Championships and which teams have to navigate the play-offs.
Qualified for Euro 2012 – Odds to win in bold
Spain – 11/4 Betfred
Germany – 4/1 Bet365
Netherlands – 13/2 Bet365
England – 9/1 Bet365
Italy – 12/1 Betfred
France – 12/1 Bet365
Russia – 28/1 Bet365
Ukraine – 50/1 Victor Chandler
Denmark – 50/1 Betfred
Poland – 66/1 Betfred
Greece – 80/1 Skybet
Sweden – 80/1 Skybet
Teams in the play-offs – Odds to win Euro 2012
Portugal – 20/1 Bet365
Croatia – 66/1 Skybet
Turkey – 80/1 Bet365
Czech Republic – 80/1 Bet365
Republic of Ireland – 100/1 Bet365
Bosnia-Herzegovina – 150/1 Blue Square
Montenegro – 150/1 Bet365
Estonia – 500/1 Boylesports
Of the teams still to qualify Portugal are the shortest, on reputation alone, especially with the like of Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani to call upon. Beware of taking these early prices, as the play-offs are likely to be much more even than the outright odds suggest. Estonia finished second in a group containing Serbia, and Montenegro took two points off England, both showing the ability to match more vaunted opponents.
Another anomaly is the price of Greece 80/1 and Croatia 66/1, both with Skybet. These teams were in the same group during qualifying, with Greece heading their opponents by two points and remaining unbeaten. Considering Croatia are still uncertain of their place at Euro 2012 it is surprising to see them shorter than Greece in the outright betting. The draw for the play-offs will take place on Thursday.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 09:22 12th Oct, 2011 but subject to change
