World Cup 2010′s Biggest Bets

As the World Cup draws ever closer, time is ticking if you’re looking to make a quick buck. Before you play it safe this Summer and dump your money on Spain to lift the World Cup at 7-2 or David Villa to finish Top Scorer at 8-1, peruse some of the biggest bets that might just be too crazy for punters to overlook.

Get your betting slips ready…

North Korea, outsiders to win the competition, take points off Brazil and Portugal in the ‘Group of Death‘ before matching the achievements of their southern neighbours from the 2002 World Cup and going out at the Semi-Final stage. Odds: 300-1

Hosts South Africa, become the first African side to reach the World Cup Final. They lose to a controversial goal that never crosses the line. Odds: 600-1

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal fail to score a single goal during their three group matches against Brazil, Ivory Coast and North Korea. Odds: 200-1

Marcello Lippi is unable to repeat the heroics from Germany as the defending World Champions Italy find themselves on the first plane out of Africa. Odds: 100-1

Fabio Capello returns the captain’s armband to John Terry after seeing Steven Gerrard injure himself against the USA and Vice-Captain Frank Lampard succumb to injury against Algeria. Odds: 800-1

Diego Maradona leads Argentina to World Cup glory before being caught up in a sex scandal involving several of his key players and support staff. Odds: 150-1

Thierry Henry, who starts the tournament on the bench for Raymond Domenech‘s side, scores another handball goal in France‘s final group game against South Africa, sending Les Bleus through to the Round of 16. Odds: 700-1

World Cup 2010 is one of the most entertaining tournaments ever. Experts claim this is due to Adidas‘ newly designed World Cup ball – the Jabulani – which causes such difficulty with goalkeepers that over 200 goals are scored, smashing the record 171 set at World Cup ’98. Odds: 450-1

High-five, I'm back. The return of JT as England Captain at 800-1.