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EURO 2008 BETTING LATEST
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Latest Euro 2008 odds from Paddy Power.
Despite their reputation as the perennial chokers of world football, Spain is the most popular team for punters at Euro 2008, reports bookie Paddy Power.
Forever billed as a contender at almost every tournament they play in but forever falling at an early hurdle, punters are latching on to a star-filled Spanish team in the belief it could finally be their year.
In Paddy Power's Euro 2008 analysis, Spain, who are 11/2 to win the trophy, are followed by Portugal as the most backed team - with Holland, despite being in the Group of Death with World Cup finalists Italy and France, the third most-backed team.
Darren Haines, spokesman for Paddy Power, said: "Punters might not admit it publicly for fear of ridicule but Spain are the most backed team to win the tournament. But will Fabregas and co make everyone regret ignoring their history of choking on the big stage?"
Russian Dark Horses
Whilst Spain is the most backed team Russia are currently Paddy Power's biggest loser. The outsiders are proving a dark horse with one punter set to win over £250,000 should Guus Hiddink's team lift the trophy after placing a £5000 each way bet at 33/1.
Austria have been billed as the worst team ever to play in the tournament and punters agree with the hosts being the least backed team by Paddy Power punters. Premier League stars Fernando Torres and Cristiano Ronaldo are the most backed players to be the tournament's top scorers.
PADDY POWER'S EURO 2008 BETTING REPORT
Betting's top 3 most popular Euro 2008 teams so far (No. of bets placed):
1. Spain
2. Portugal
3. Holland
Paddy Power punters' top 3 biggest potential winners:
1. Russia
2. Greece
3. Portugal
Betting's bottom 3 least popular Euro 2008 teams (No. of bets placed):
1. Austria
2. Switzerland
3. Sweden
Punters' top 3 most popular players for the Golden Boot (No. of bets placed):
1. Torres
2. Ronaldo
3. Klose
| Top Scorer | Euro 2008 Winner |
| 8/1 Torres 10/1 Klose 10/1 Ronaldo 14/1 Toni 14/1 Van Nistelrooy 16/1 Villa 16/1 Gomez (Germ) 18/1 Henry 25/1 Podolski 25/1 Benzema 28/1 Ballack 33/1 Petric 33/1 Ibrahimovic 40/1 Ribery 40/1 Anelka 40/1 Van Persie Others available |
4/1 Germany |
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john mchaleAS long as spain doesn't win i will be fine with that stupid Fernando torres what a big cheat come on u France
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