Soccer Betting Lines: Portugal 30-1 in 2010 World Cup Odds

Although Portugal is somewhat a betting longshot at online sportsbooks in soccer betting lines to win the 2010 World Cup in South Africa at 30-1, former Machester United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz has fired back by insisting his Selecção das Quinas is being over looked. "Portugal is one of the favourites in the race for one of these places," said Queiroz last week. "World Cup history has shown us that there are always three big favorites in the semi-finals. Portugal and some 15 other teams will be soliciting the outsider's place."

Portugal has drawn the Group G bracket alongside Brazil, the Ivory Coast and North Korea. Brazil -175 is the favorite in soccer betting lines to win Group G while Portugal +210 is the second choice. Portugal +120 will face the Ivory Coast as favorites in 2010 World Cup odds for their Group G first round match-up on June 15th with a draw paying +220 and the betting total set at 2 OVER -150. The Portuguese squad was held to fearful 0-0 draw vs the Cape Verde Islands on Monday May 24th but cameback strong in their Tuesday June 1st International friendly defeating Cameroon 3-1 with two goals from Raúl Meireles. Bet Portugal +120 vs the Ivory Coast and 30-1 to win the tournament in South Africa.

Captain Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid) will return to the pitch trying to bring Portugal further than their fourth place finish in 2006 but also warns that a few other players will need to step up. "I do not play alone and I do not perform miracles," said Ronaldo. "If I and the team perform well, I think we can go as far as is possible. The squad has a great team spirit." One of those players with much expectations from his country, is the 27-year old International star Pepe (Real Madrid) who has been in rehab since undergoing knee surgery last December. Portugal will have plenty of experience and talent on the pitch with Nani (Manchester United), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea), Deco (Chelsea) and Simao Sabrosa (Atletico Madrid) all eager to help Ronaldo make history. Bet Portugal +210 as a favorite in 2010 World Cup odds to win the Group G bracket in South Africa.

Portugal: Group G Matches

June 15 - 16:00 Ivory Coast vs Portugal
June 21 - 13:30 Portugal vs Korea DPR
June 25 - 16:00 Portugal vs Brazil