World Cup Betting Report – 27th June
The U.S and Algeria defy the oddsmakers, while Germany and Belgium do enough to top their groups. As we enter the knockout stage of the tournament, how did it all impact the markets?
Yesterday’s Results
Group G – Portugal vs Ghana
Portugal and Ghana concluded group commitments with a 2-1 Portugal victory. With both teams needing a victory and help to gain entry to the knockout stage. John Boye would give Portugal the lead on 30 minutes before Asamoah Gyan would level the match at 1-1 in the 57th minute. Cristiano Ronaldo would give Portugal the lead on 80 minutes, earning Portugal their only victory of the tournament.
Portugal entered the match a best price of 1.87 with YouWin, with the HT/FT result paying 2.85 with Betway. Pinnacle Sports reported that while near on 69% of handicap bets had come for Ghana at +0.5 goals, the market had moved in the opposite direction on the back of heavy action, seeing Portugal -0.5 goals opening at 2.27, closing at 1.75.
Group G – USA vs Germany
A draw in either Group G fixture would have been enough to see both the U.S and Germany through to the next round of the tournament. After a scoreless opening half, Thomas Muller would give Germany the lead on 55 minutes, a lead they
