The football teams of Brazil, North Korea, Ivory Coast and Portugal comprise Group G of World Cup 2010. The odds for these teams have been placed at 8/13, 100/1, 10/3 and 7/2, respectively. Seasoned punters predict that Brazil, Portugal, Ivory Coast and North Korea will finish first, second, third and fourth, respectively.
Group G has earned the title “Group of Death” because Brazil will have to play a tough match against Portugal and Ivory Coast. Although the team is well-prepared and has star football players such as Fibiano, the going will not be easy for Brazil. In spite of the tough competition, the team is expected to finish first with either Portugal or Ivory Coast close behind.
Brazil is the favorite not only of Group G, but of the entire tournament. The Brazilian team has been the World Cup Champion 5 times and knows all the secrets of winning. They beat USA and won the Confederation Cup. Portugal did not present an impressive performance in the qualifying matches, in spite of which, it has not ceased to be the other favorite of Group G.
Betting enthusiasts consider South Korea to be the underdog. Some analysts say that it is “sheer madness” for South Korea to be in the World Cup. The team is simply no match for the other Group G teams.
Ivory Coast is the dangerous dark horse, fully capable of giving a tough time to their rivals. They performed very well in the qualifications and are capable of beating Portugal, if not Brazil.
At the time of this writing, North Korea is a +2000 underdog. So if you risk $100, you will be winning $2000 + your $100 risked. Contrary to that, you have to risk $1000 to win $100 by betting on Brazil.