WORLD CUP QUALIFIER 2ND LEG BETTING TIPS

After the weekend's action, we're well-poised for a bumper set of matches this Wednesday to determine the final roster of the 2010 World Cup. One of the biggest stories of the weekend happened in the Egypt vs Algeria match where the two-time African Champions needed a very late 95th minute goal to force a one-off fixture in the neutral country of Sudan. Egypt go into their match with Algeria at an odds-on price of 10/11 while the Algerians garner an 11/4 price. The 90 minute draw pays out at 21/10. Ukraine vs Greece looks set to be heading into the Ukrainians direction with Shevchenko & Co. listed at 17/20 while Greece pay out at 10/3. Portugal are extremely well-priced for their fixture with Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Eastern Europeans are listed at 17/10 while the Portuguese can be backed at 6/4. The 90 minute draw is 9/4. Russia vs Slovenia is an interesting fixture and while Russia certainly have the players, they have no guarantee of the result. They are 5/4 to win the match while Slovenia are listed at a lengthy 21/10. France are heavily-favoured to beat Ireland and Blue Square lists them at 1/2 for the win with the Irish at a very lengthy 6/1. A drawn match pays out at 14/5. Uruguay take on Costa Rica for the play-off spot between South America and the CONCACAF region. The Uruguyans are at 4/9 while Costa Rica are available at a 6/1 price. In terms of outright qualification, the bookmakers expect Egypt (4/9), Ukraine (4/6), Portugal (2/9), Russia (1/5), France (1/16) and Uruguay (1/20) to progress.