5th Jun 2012 | Euro 2012
Euro 2012 Group C Betting: Ireland
It's a first major tournament in 10 years for the Emerald Isle. And glamour matches await.
Republic of Ireland
Odds to win group: 18/1 (BetVictor)
Odds to qualify: 4/1 (Betfred)
Bound for the quarter-finals?
As soon as you see Spain and Italy in the group, you automatically assume the worst for the Irish. But the Azzurri in particular have their problems while Croatia finished behind rank outsiders Greece in qualifying. Second spot behind the Spanish isn’t out of the question at 6/1 (BetVictor).
Italy in disguise?
Coach Trapattoni has turned the Irish into something not unlike a Serie A side. Solid, efficient but unlikely to pile forward in numbers. The consequence was 8 clean sheets in a row in 2011. They are 12/5 (WilliamHill) to concede under 4 goals in Group C.
Bore Draws Recurring?
The presence of Italy and ‘Italy Lite’ in the form of Trapattoni’s Ireland could lead to some stalemates. PaddyPower offer long odds of 45/1 on there being three or more 0-0 draws in the group.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 15:12 5th Jun, 2012 but subject to change