Special Edition: The Golden Nuggets - World Cup 2010 (Group Phase Part 2)

By Sports Magician

Welcome to part two of the Golden Nuggets World Cup group phase articles. In this edition we will be identifying the early value that can be found on the second round of group matches at this year's World Cup.

Argentina v South Korea



Thursday June 17th 12:30 GMT

Argentina have too much quality for South Korea to contain in what is expected to be the match that would seal qualification for Diego Maradona’s side.

PICK: 4*ARGENTINA BEAT SOUTH KOREA @ 1.40 (Sky Bet)


Germany v Serbia



Friday June 18th 12:30 GMT

Michael Ballack’s absence is a crushing blow for Germany and although they are saying all the right things about moving on without him, I suspect they don’t truly believe what they are saying in public. This is a huge draw no bet price on a Serbian side that is arguably more talented than their opponents.

PICK: 3*(DRAW NO BET) SERBIA BEAT GERMANY @ 3.10 (Sportingbet)


England v Algeria



Friday June 18th 19:30 GMT

If England are genuine contenders for the World Cup then this is the kind of match which they will dispatch with minimum fuss. Algeria will try to keep England at bay but if Wayne Rooney is fit and healthy, he could do a lot of damage in this encounter.

PICK: 4*ENGLAND TO BEAT ALGERIA (HALF-TIME/FULL-TIME) @ 1.85 (William Hill)

PICK: 2*(MATCH HANDICAP) ENGLAND (-1) BEAT ALGERIA @ 1.9 (Bet365)


Italy v New Zealand



Sunday June 20th 15:00 GMT

Another World Cup miss-match, although Italy could only beat New Zealand 4-3 before last year’s Confederations Cup. The Kiwis are arguably the worst side in the tournament and they will be content with a respectable defeat.

PICK: 4*ITALY BEAT NEW ZEALAND (HALF-TIME/FULL-TIME) @ 1.53 (Sportingbet)


Brazil v Ivory Coast



Sunday June 20th 19:30 GMT

Brazil are not the attack minded side most of you will have come to know over the years, but their counter attacking style will be well suited to cause the Ivorians plenty of problems. Don’t write off Didier Drogba and co. causing a minor upset, while we seek goals in this battle.

PICK: 3*BRAZIL/IVORY COAST OVER 2.5 GOALS @ 1.85 (Sportingbet)


Portugal v North Korea



Monday June 21ST 12:30 GMT

Likely Group G whipping boys North Korea won’t be relishing the prospect of facing Cristiano Ronaldo. Regardless of the result of their opening encounter with the Ivory Coast, this will be a must win for Portugal, and win they will surely do given the gulf in class.

PICK: 4*PORTUGAL BEAT NORTH KOREA (HALF-TIME/FULL-TIME) @ 1.62 (Sportingbet)

The third and final part of our group phase articles will be available in the week leading up to the start of the World Cup.

Sports Magician