4th Jun 2012 | Euro 2012
Euro 2012 Group A Betting: Russia
The favourites to progress from Group A begin their campaign against the Czech Republic on Friday.
Russia
Odds to win group: 6/4 (Bet365)
Odds to qualify: 9/20 (Sportingbet)
Ready to dominate Group A?
A 3-0 victory over the Italians in their final warm-up match has ensured expectations are sky-high for the Russians. They are seen as the class act in the ‘Group of Life’ and are 9/1 (StanJames) to take the maximum 9 points. Perhaps they will take their foot off the gas slightly and finish with 7 points - a 9/2 shot with bodog.
A new goal threat?
Zenit St Petersburg midfielder Roman Shirokov found the net twice against the Azzurri on 1 June but is still available at 12/1 (Betfred) to top score for his side in Euro 2012.
Tight at the back?
Russia have only conceded 1 goal in their four friendlies this year. With the joint-second best defensive record in qualifying, they look like value at 11/8 (BetVictor) to concede under three goals in Group A.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 12:48 4th Jun, 2012 but subject to change