Lewandowski massive value in the first scorer market against England

Football
Published: 17/10/2013

Belgium have already secured Group A and their place at Brazil 2014 while Croatia are also confirmed in second spot. They do though need to get something from their visit to Scotland to be certain of being one of the eight best runners-up and they are 5/4 (GENERAL) victory while the draw is 5/2 (BETVICTOR) and Scotland are 13/5 (bet365/BETVICTOR).

In Group B the race is on to finish in second place behind Italy with four teams all in the mix. Bulgaria and Denmark have 13 points though the former has a seven goal better difference The Danes must hope that Bulgaria slip up against the Czech Republic while they see off Malta. If the Danes were to slip up then it could let in the Czechs who are on 12 points. If the Danes were to slip up and Bulgaria and the Czech Republic were to play out a draw then Armenia could finish second if they defeated Italy. Then again all this could be in vain as with just eight of the nine runners-up set to qualify the runners-up here are currently the side in most danger of missing out.

In Group C there is nothing to play for with Germany top and Sweden in the play-offs.

The race is on to finish second in Group D and it is Turkey who currently lead Romania on goal difference. Romania could take advantage if they see off Estonia and Turkey lose to the Dutch, while if they both lose Hungary could finish second if they beat Andorra.

Switzerland are confirmed as the winners of Group E with the battle on between Iceland and Slovenia for second. Iceland are in pole position with one more point though both teams have tricky away games. Slovenia are at Switzerland while Norway play host to Iceland. The Swiss are already qualified so it looks worth a little interest on Slovenia to get something from this game so take them at 13/8 (BETVICTOR/SPREADEX) in the draw no bet market.

In Group F it is Russia in pole position and they need either a point or avoid a seven goal swing that would see them slip into second and Portugal come top.

Bosnia-Herzegovina sit top of Group G and they just have to match the result of Greece to secure top slot by virtue of a much superior goal difference. Greece though have the easier game at home to Liechtenstein while Bosnia must travel to Lithuania. The bet here is the 11/8 (BETVICTOR) on both teams to score as Bosnia must go out for three points leaving holes at the back. Bosnia have conceded in three of their last four including at home to Liechtenstein.

In Group H England must see off Poland to secure the top spot as Ukraine have an easy tie with San Marino in their final game. I like the look of Robert Lewandowski at 11/1 (bet365) to score first. This firm pay out each-way on unlimited places and this looks a fine price on a player who has four in his last four in all competitions and three in his last five for his national side.

In Group I Spain only need to only draw at home to Georgia to secure top spot.

BEST OF THE BETS

GOLD: Robert Lewandowski EW first scorer v England, 11/1 (bet365)
SILVER: Slovenia draw no bet v Switzerland, 13/8 (BETVICTOR/SPREADEX)
BRONZE: Both teams to score Lithuania v Bosnia Herzegovina, 11/8 (BETVICTOR)

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