Euro 2012 specials: Five bets ahead of Portugal vs Netherlands
Jun 17, 2012 2:18:00 PM
With Dutch hopes of qualification hanging by a thread, one bookmaker has enhanced the price on both Robin van Persie and Cristiano Ronaldo to score in this vital match
Netherlands are rank outsiders to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament after losing their first two games, while Portugal go into this game in second position. William Hill have enhanced prices on two of the main goalscoring threats as well as a 16/1 pick for the man of the match award.| V |
MATCH BETS
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| BET | ODDS |
| 1 |
Robin van Persie to score and Netherlands to win |
9/2 |
| Robin van Persie has scored the only Dutch goal so far at these European Championships and the Arsenal striker is an industry best 9/2 to score anytime in a Netherlands win with William Hill |
| 2 |
Cristiano Ronaldo to score and Portugal to win |
9/2 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to score at Euro 2012 and missed several good opportunities against Denmark in Portugal's last game. He is available at an enhanced price of 9/2 to score anytime and for Portugal to win the game with William Hill |
| 3 |
Over 4.5 goals |
5/1 |
| Portugal's last game saw five goals and this game is expected to be open with plenty of attacking talent on show as both teams still have something to play for. Five or more goals (over 4.5) is a 5/1 shot with William Hill |
| 4 |
Pepe to win match of the match |
16/1 |
| Pepe won the UEFA man of the match award after scoring the opening goal in Portugal's 3-2 win over the Danes - the Real Madrid defender is 16/1 to secure the same prize in this game |
| 5 |
Netherlands to qualify |
11/2 |
| Netherlands are outsiders to qualify from Group B after losing thier opening two matches - William Hill offer 11/2 for them to progress to the knockout stages |
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