World Cup Betting: Slovenia 500-1 in Odds to Win

Out of all the teams in 2010 World Cup betting, Slovenia is one of the biggest longshots in odds to win the finals in South Africa at 500-1. Slovenia has drawn a tough Group C bracket and are also underdogs to win the group at +1000 odds. Slovenia will have their hands full alongside Group C favorites England, the United States and Algeria. Although they are longshots, Slovenia captain Robert Koren (West Bromwich Albion) believes that the team's spirit and determination will take them a long way. “We don’t have any big-name players but we do have a great spirit in the team and I think that will be our biggest strength,” said Koren.

This will be the second appearance for Slovenia in the World Cup who face Algeria in their opening match on June 13th. Slovenia fans received a boost on Monday as head coach Matjaz Kek and team doctors announced that Zlatan Ljubijankic (Gent) has overcome an ankle injury and will be available for their first round match. "I am happy that the injury to Ljubijankic is not a serious one and he will be fit for the opening game against the Algerians," Kek said. Milivoje Novakovic (Cologne) also has come back from injury in stunning fashion with two goals in a 3-1 win over New Zealand last Friday. Bet Slovenia +105 vs Algeria in World Cup betting for their Group C bracket first round match and 500-1 in odds to win the finals.

Kek has included all the players that helped Slovenia make the 2010 World Cup with Zlatko Dedic (Bochum) and Ljubijankic up front, Koren and Andraz Kirm (Wisla Krakow) sweeping the midfield, Miso Brecko (Cologne) and Bostjan Cesar (Grenoble) guarding the box and Samir Handanovic (Udinese) in goal. Although most sportsbooks are not counting to have much of a showing in World Cup betting, Novakovic believes his team has what it takes to make the round of 16. "I think there’s a spine running down our team, comprising our keeper Samir Handanovic, captain Robert Koren and me," Novakovic said this week. Bet Slovenia +1000 as underdogs in 2010 World Cup odds to win the Group C bracket.

Slovenia: Group C Matches

June 13 - 13:30 Algeria vs Slovenia
June 18 - 16:00 Slovenia vs USA
June 23 - 16:00 Slovenia vs England