Euro 2008 betting tips- Germany v Turkey Semi-final 1

After a few days rest Euro 2008 continues, if you thought the tension was unbearable in the quarter finals, then it’s just going to get much worse in the semis, especially if you bet on any of my losing tips!! Wimbledon tennis has started this week and what can be more of a surprising sight than seeing a British woman tennis player progressing to the next round??…..No rain (yet) of course!!!

Germany v Turkey

Germany have played the Turkish 17 times , winning 11 times and only losing three games.  But Turkey can take heart as they’re unbeaten in 3 successive games against the Germans with two wins and a draw.  Turkey might struggle to field a team with Tuncay Sanli, Arda Turan, Emre Asik suspended and goalkeeper Demirel serving his 2nd match ban for a red card, as well as injuries to contend with.  With only 15 players to choose from, surely Turkey can’t beat the Germans??  Well we would be foolish to write off the comeback kings who have found themselves behind in 4 games but have still managed to win 2 games and get a  draw.   The Germans have been solid in this tournament, just like a well oiled machine they’ve produced good performances when necessary, especially against the Portuguese which won us our bet at odds of 3.35.

Euro 2008 betting tips- This is a very difficult bet for me, Turkey have so many players out due to suspension and injuries, but what we’ve learnt so far is that the Turkish always have that will to win, no matter the circumstances.  In my opinion this is a match of two teams that should never be written off!!  My prediction is that Germany will get to the final especially now they have Frings back fully fit, whether it’s done in 90 minutes is anyone’s guess!!  Lets hope the match doesn’t go on for too long, it is a school night after all!! Although I get the feeling that tonight could be the late late show by the Germans.  The odds for the Germans to win in 90 minutes is 1.46 and 1.23 to qualify.

The main bets today are on the draw at half time at odds of around 2.46 and also back the 1-0 to Germany scoreline at halftime, odds are 3.55.  But the 1-0 to Turkey scoreline at halftime looks tempting at 11.5!!

I’ll be going with a few fun bets today, so bet accordingly.  With so many players out for Turkey, Fatih Terim will be looking to make a sparse amount of substitutions, bet on Germany in the ‘First Substitution’ market at odds of 1.81 on Betfair.  Knowing my luck Turkey will have to make a substitution after 1 minute due to injury!!

Also back Bastian Schweinsteiger to be shown a yellow card at odds of 3.45, I’m hoping he’ll have a crazy moment just like the Croatia match!!

I’m also thinking of backing Ballack to score at anytime, 3.25 looks quite tempting, he’s always performed in the big games for club and country.  There’s alot of bets today, so make sure to bet small amounts or sign up to get your FREE bet from Betfair!!

UPDATE:  (Germany 3-2 Turkey) It was the game everyone predicted, very tight, boring and not many goals!!!  When Turkey came back at 2-2 with four minutes to go, I thought lightning was going to stike again, but the only lightning that struck was the one which effected the pictures for the whole world in the second half.  Turkey never gave up and the Germans can count themselves lucky with the performance they put in.  When it comes to situations like this, the Germans always have the mentatlity to get the right result.  As I predicted Germany left it late, I hope you backed the Germans to qualify/win in 90 minutes like I said, if you did then you are much more braver than me!!

Not a bad night for betting, backing the draw at half time came off and we also won the bet for Germany to make the first substitution at 1.81, which came just at the start of the 2nd half.  Unfortuantely Schweinsteiger was on his best behaviour tonight, and there was only one yellow card in this game!!