Italy v Paraguay World Cup betting

This will be the first game of the World Cup holders' 2010 campaign and with not too many changes in the Italy squad since that success four years ago it seems Italy have brought one of the most experienced, but aging, squads to the World Cup. There is little doubt that Italy have seen better years but there reputation and previous World Cup performances dictate that they will be favourites for most games, giving value betting opportunites to punters who wish to take on the Italians.

Paraguay look one of the best underdogs at this year's World Cup, only Brazil amassed more points than them in training and with strking talent such as Man City's Roque Santa Cruz and Benfica's Oscar Cardozo they look a match for most teams at the 2010 World Cup.

William Hill odds for Italy v Paraguay - Free £25 bet

Cameroon 2.1
Draw 3.6
Japan 3.2

Italy v Paraguay odds and tips

This match provides one of the best match betting opportunities at the World Cup 2010. Aging has beens who are probably overrated on previous performances against one of the best outsiders at the World Cup. Paraguay are massive value to win this game and although it whould be close Paraguay look a brilliant bet to win the game. Those looking for a bit more security might choose to back Paraguay to win +1 in the handicap, so if that if the game is a draw you still win, and that bet is a fair price but given we fancy Paraguay to win outright it seems we would be wasting a bit of the value going for that.

Italy games are usually low scoring so this should be under 2.5 goals, although two goals would be no surprise, so under 2.5 goals is worth a bet but expect it to go close. Roque Santa Cruz didn't play much for Man City this season but he remains Paraguay's main goal threat, he is a great bet to open the scoring against Italy, you could also back him to score anytime should you choose.

Italy v Paraguay best bets

Little doubt about the bet of the game here, Paraguay should be backed simply to win the game at very generous World Cup Odds. Italy are likely to try to be hard to beat but Paraguay could prove too good for Italy. Back Paraguay to win at 4.2 with William Hill where new customers get a free £25 bet.

Italy v Paraguay Next Best Bet

Back Roque Santa Cruz to score the first goal of the game at decent odds. He didn't feature too much in qualifying but averaged almost a goal a game when he did and should he stay fit for the entire tournament he would be a good outsider in the Golden Boot Betting. Back Santa Cruz to score first at odds of 9.0 with William Hill where new customers get a free £25 bet.