The betting odds for France, Mexico, Uruguay and South Africa, which are the 4 teams comprising World Cup 2010 Group A, are 10/11, 7/2, 4/1 and 7/1, respectively. Online betting experts are sure that France will finish first, with Mexico following closely behind. Some betting experts claim that the South African team will have to beat a hasty retreat.
These predictions are based on grounds that the French team has an excellent defense. The South African team comprises some great players, but the team will still not be able to withstand the competition presented by France, Mexico and Uruguay. Since both Mexico and Uruguay are powerful teams, experts feel that one of them might finish second.
A betting enthusiast, writing on Associated Content, calls Group A more “balanced” than any other World Cup Group. The writer feels that the South African team, in spite of being ranked 85 by FIFA, still has the potential to perform well.
Punters must remember that predictions need not always come true. For instance, in 2002, punting experts claimed that the host country will not make it; yet the host country reached the round of 16. A number of experts say that despite its low FIFA ranking, the South African team might make it to the round of 16. Before placing a bet, punters must keep in mind that Mexico struggled through the qualifications and so did France and Uruguay.
Punters interested in World Cup 2010 Group A betting must study various points of views and betting odds before placing a bet.