5th Jun 2012 | Euro 2012
Euro 2012 Group B Betting: Portugal
The draw could hardly have been more unkind to a glamour side whose best days are probably behind them.
Portugal
Odds to win group: 9/2 (bodog)
Odds to qualify: 11/8 (Bluesquare)
Over-reliance on one man?
Every opponent will surely think ‘stop Ronaldo, stop Portugal.’ The team is built around the Real Madrid star and if he’s shackled then the 2004 finalists could finish last at 5/2 with Coral.
Leaky Defence?
None of the other 15 participating nations let in more goals in getting to Poland/Ukraine (14). Turkey just scored three times in Lisbon to suggest problems remain at the back. Bento’s boys are 13/5 (BetVictor) to concede over 5 goals in Group B.
Denmark have their measure?
The Danes have already pushed the Portuguese into second in qualifying. If the Germans and Dutch live up to their billing then Ronaldo and co could have a miserable, brief stay. They are 9/4 (Bet365) to collect under three points.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 00:28 5th Jun, 2012 but subject to change