Euro 2012 Live Odds and Match Betting

Euro 2012 is set to kick off in Ukraine and Poland in June of 2012, and it’s predicted to be the greatest competition since the tournament began in 1960. In order to wager during the event, you will need to know the Euro 2012 live odds.  Having the latest odds gives you the best chance of finding value in your wagering. From the overall winner to the winner of each group, and even which player will score the most goals, the wagering choices are extensive. Let’s take a look at the current match betting and individual odds posted on one of the best online betting sites.

Odds to Win Euro 2012

Spain – 3.50

Germany – 4.50

Holland – 8.50

England – 11.00

France – 15.00

Italy – 15.00

Portugal – 21.00

Russia – 23.00

Croatia – 51.00

Ukraine – 51.00

Czech Republic – 67.00

Greece – 67.00

Poland – 67.00

Sweden – 81.00

Denmark – 101.00

Ireland – 101.00 

Odds to Win Group

Group A

Russia – 2.50

Poland – 4.50

Czech Republic – 5.00

Greece – 5.50

Group B

Germany – 2.25

Holland – 2.88

Portugal – 5.00

Denmark – 21.00

Group C

Spain – 1.62

Italy – 4.33

Croatia – 10.00

Ireland – 17.00

Group D

England – 2.75

France – 2.80

Ukraine – 5.50

Sweden – 7.50

Top Goal Scorer in the Tournament

Mario Gomez – 9.00

Robin Van Persie – 11.00

Christiano Ronaldo – 13.00

David Villa – 15.00

Miroslav Klose – 15.00

Fernando Torres – 21.00

Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – 21.00

Mario Balotelli – 21.00

Roberto Soldado – 21.00

Giampaolo Pazzini – 26.00

Karim Benzema – 26.00

Lukas Podolski – 26.00

Thomas Muller – 26.00

Guiseppe Rossi – 29.00

Alberto Gilardino – 34.00

Francesc Fabregas – 34.00

Bafetimbi Gomis – 41.00

Da Silva Liedson – 41.00

Juan Mata – 41.00

Loic Remy – 41.00

Betting Guide to Euro 2012

Euro 2012 is expected to draw interest from fans and bettors from around the globe. Betting isn’t required, but it certainly makes things a bit more interesting. The draw for grouping has been completed and matches will take place this summer in Ukraine and Poland.

When it comes to betting, it’s all about finding value. Euro 2012 betting odds for each team will vary from one bookmaker to another as will the services they provide, like live streaming and expert commentaries, so shopping around can be worthwhile. 

Following the draw, Spain was quickly a favorite. Holland and Germany will figure prominently in the wagering as well, but their placing in the same group will make it difficult for both teams to advance.

Bookmakers have been happy to inflate odds of England winning, especially with John Terry being stripped of his role as captain and Wayne Rooney serving a 2-game suspension to start the tournament.

Euro 2012 Fixtures

Poland gets their quest underway with a June 8 matchup against Greece, while Ireland will play Croatia in their opener on June 10. England faces France in their initial match, a team they have lost to on five consecutive occasions.

Euro 2012 Group Draw

The drawing for group play took place on December 11, 2011. England has been placed in Group D, while Ireland is in Group C with Spain, the defending champion and favorite in Euro 2012 odds. There is always one “death group” and that happens to be Group B this time around. Included in Group B are Denmark, Portugal, Holland and Germany.

Some Current Odds to Win

Spain 3.50

Germany 4.50

Holland 7.00

England 11.00

France 14.00

Italy 15.00

Portugal 21.00

Russia 25.00

Favorites for the Grand National 2012 Horse Race

The four-and-a-half mile Grand National steeplechase marathon is the pinnacle of each sporting year. Millions of people tune in and attend to enjoy the heart-warming storylines and thrilling finishes, as horse and rider work as one to defeat the fences at Aintree.

The John Smith’s Grand National for 2012 will be held on Saturday, April 14^th at Aintree Racecourse. Two previous Grand National winners will be looking for a repeat, including 2009 winner Mon Mome and last year’s victor Ballabriggs.

As of today, there are over 80 pre-entries for the 2012 event, including 31 that are trained right in Ireland, 12 of which are led by the country’s top trainer; Willie Mullins. Among his best runners is one of the current favorites, Prince de Beauchene.

Entrants that have previous victories over the Aintree course are December’s Becher Chase winner West End Rocker, Grand Sefton Handicap Chase winner Stewarts House, and Always Waining, who won both the 2010 and 2011 Topham Chase.

My choice for the Grand National 2012 horse race is:

Prince de Beauchene

Prince won last year’s Handicap Chase at Aintree, a victory worth $34,000 to his connections. Trailed by contenders Great Endeavour and Bensalem, this race turned out to be his last in the Howard Johnson barn, as Johnson has retired from training. Now trained by Willie Mullins, Prince de Beauchene will face only five additional pounds compared to his previous Aintree victories, so the handicapper has been lenient in that respect, despite his recent success. After impressive runs in January’s Navan and February’s Bobbyjo Chase, Prince is currently one of the betting favorites for the 2012 Grand National.