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Italy v Paraguay World Cup Odds: Ladbrokes happy to lay holders in Group F opener

Never have the holders of the World Cup defended their title and be as unfancied as the Italians are in South Africa 2010. Ladbrokes are best price Italy at 18/1 to retain their title, a feat that has only been achieved once in the competition's history. The trends may be against Italy but after such an unconvincing European qualification and a static performance two years ago in the European Championships it is easy to see why the bookmakers are happy to take them on without the likes of a Roberto Baggio or Alessandro Del Piero to inspire and give them a creative edge. Italy take to the field as World Cup holders on Monday night where they face Paraguay in Group F's opening match at Cape Town Stadium. Confidence is so little about Italy's chances that Ladbrokes are going as big as even money their chances against the team from South America, with Paraguay a 3/1 shot and the draw a very skinny looking 11/5.

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In a funny way, we'd fancy Italy's chances of going a long way in the tournament if they made it out fo the group, than we do of them getting out of Group F in the first place! New Zealand should in theory be the whipping boys of the group but in Slovakia and first up Paraguay on Monday the Italians will face a stiff test. One thing you can always rely on with Italy is a solid defense, so the under 2.5 goals bet with Ladbrokes at 8/15 looks a little like free money. We'd also suggest backing no goalscorer in the first goalscorer market, as we can definitely see this being a cagey 0-0, but you'll get an extra insurance at the same price of 11/2 if there is an own goal. It says something when the option of 'No Goalscorer' in this market is the third favourite in the betting!

Latest Italy v Paraguay World Cup Match Odds.

Paraguay were impressive in qualifying from the CONMEBOL and they may sniff a little blood here against this ageing Italy side who lack a real quality goal-getter. If you fancy a bet at bigger prices you can get 9/1 best price at Ladbrokes that Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz can stay fit long enough to score the first goal, whilst likely lone striker for the Italians Alberto Gilardinho is the favourite in the market at 9/2.

Italy v Paraguay Odds

Match Betting

evens Italy
11/5 Draw
3/1 Paraguay

First Goalscorer Betting

9/2 Alberto Gilardinho
5/1 Antonio Di Natale
11/2 No Goalscorer
6/1 Giampaolo Pazzini
7/1 Vincenzo Iaquinta
7/1 Fabio Quagliarella
8/1 Lucas Barrios
9/1 Roque Santa Cruz
10/1 BAR

Under/Over 2.5 Goals Odds

8/15 unders
11/8 Overs

Odds supplied by Ladbrokes, plus many more markets available on this game and all matches at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Posted: Sunday, 13th June 2010
Author: Russell Lloyd
Tags: world cup, italy, paraguay, group f, ladbrokes,

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