Colombia v Greece Betting Tips and Predictions

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Two teams hoping to qualify from Group C go head to head in this match and we have free World Cup 2014 betting tips.

The 14th June at 5PM will see South American hopefuls Colombia pitted against Euro 2004 winners Greece in the first game of Group C. Group C is considered one of the tightest in this year’s competition, with Ivory Coast and Japan making up the rest. Each team will fancy their chances of finishing in the top 2 positions and progressing in this summer's tournament. For Colombia and Greece, this opening game provides a fantastic incentive to get 3 points on the board and lay the perfect foundation for a successful showing in Brazil.

On paper Colombia are the favourites to win and this is reflected by the World Cup 2014 betting odds of 4/6 with Bet 365 and Ladbrokes. The Colombian squad is brimming with top European-based talent with James Rodriguez shinning at Monaco alongside Radamel Falcao. Other notable players include Porto's Jackson Martinez and Inter Milan's Fredy Guarin, however both may struggle to get a start in a strong and settled first eleven. The return of their main man Falcao from injury will have been a welcomed boost for their manager Jose Pekerman and the Colombians will be looking to be the dark horses of this year's competition on their home continent.

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However. Greece must not be underestimated. The draw at 5/2 and a Greece victory at 9/2 can provide great value when considering the strong form the Greeks have shown in the build up to Brazil, winning 4 out of their last 6 games. Greece are a team that like to sit back, keep things tight in defence and look to counter attack. This will be a common theme in Brazil as teams will look to attack the space left by those who dominate the possession. Giorgos Samaras and Kostas Mitrogloi will be hoping to fire Greece to victory in the opening game as they look to repeat the heroics they showed to win the Euros in 2004.

This game could be a cagey affair, with both teams looking to avoid an early defeat and also boasting great defensive records during their respective qualification campaigns. In the European qualifiers, Greece conceding only 4 times, a record only bettered by the current World Cup holders Spain. Meanwhile, Colombia conceded the fewest goals than anyone else in the South American qualifying process. A combination of these two water tight defences and opening game nerves, means a bet of under 2.5 goals is appealing, with Ladbrokes offering 1/2.

Predicting a score line is always difficult, however our final World Cup 2014 betting tip is a 1-1 draw looks to give punters great value at odds of 6/1 with Bet 365.

Colombia v Greece Betting Tips

Colombia to win – Bet Here at 4/6 with Bet365

Under 2.5 goals – Bet Here at 1/2 with Ladbrokes

1-1 Draw – Bet Here at 6/1 with Bet365

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