Despite shock results for England, Spain, Italy and France in Week 1 of the World Cup, we have managed a 13% profit on 22 recommendations. Within the 22 selections, just two were made at odds-on prices and the best returns were a draw in the Italy v Paraguay game at 3.30, Over 3.5 goals in Argentina v Korea Republic at 3.75 (which had drifted to 5.00 on Betfair by the time of kick-off) and Uruguay to be leading South Africa 1-0 at half-time at 4.50.
| Day |
Team 1 |
Team 2 |
Market |
Call |
Odds |
Result |
Stake |
| 1 |
South Africa |
Mexico |
Match outcome |
T1 Win |
2.62 |
Loss |
1 |
| 1 |
Uruguay |
France |
HT outcome |
Draw |
2.10 |
Win |
1 |
| 2 |
Korea Republic |
Greece |
Over/Under |
-2.0 gls |
1.98 |
Push |
1 |
| 2 |
Argentina |
Nigeria |
Asian handicap |
T1 -1.5 |
2.15 |
Loss |
1 |
| 2 |
England |
USA |
HT/FT |
W/W |
2.38 |
Loss |
1 |
| 3 |
Algeria |
Slovenia |
DNB |
T1 Win |
2.45 |
Loss |
1 |
| 3 |
Serbia |
Ghana |
T1 Win to nil |
Yes |
3.30 |
Loss |
1 |
| 3 |
Germany |
Australia |
T1 Win to nil |
Yes |
2.62 |
Win |
1 |
| 4 |
Netherlands |
Denmark |
T1 Win to nil |
Yes |
2.50 |
Win |
1 |
| 4 |
Japan |
Cameroon |
HT outcome |
Draw |
2.10 |
Loss |
1 |
| 4 |
Italy |
Paraguay |
Match outcome |
Draw |
3.30 |
Win |
1 |
| 5 |
New Zealand |
Slovakia |
Asian handicap |
T2 -1.5 |
2.30 |
Loss |
1 |
| 5 |
Ivory Coast |
Portugal |
Match outcome |
T2 Win |
2.25 |
Loss |
1 |
| 5 |
Brazil |
Korea DPR |
Asian handicap |
T1 -2.5 |
2.08 |
Loss |
1 |
| 6 |
Honduras |
Chile |
Over/Under |
+2.5 gls |
2.10 |
Loss |
1 |
| 6 |
Spain |
Switzerland |
Asian handicap |
T1 -1.5 |
1.98 |
Loss |
1 |
| 6 |
South Africa |
Uruguay |
Match outcome |
T2 Win |
2.40 |
Win |
1 |
| 6 |
South Africa |
Uruguay |
HT score |
0-1 |
4.50 |
Win |
1 |
| 7 |
Argentina |
Korea Republic |
Over/Under |
+3.5 gls |
3.75 |
Win |
1 |
| 7 |
Nigeria |
Greece |
T2 Win to nil |
Yes |
8.00 |
Loss |
0.5 |
| 7 |
Nigeria |
Greece |
Match outcome |
Lay T1 |
2.02 |
Win |
1 |
| 7 |
France |
Mexico |
Correct score |
0-0/1-1 |
3.80 |
Loss |
1 |