Colombia v Japan Betting Tips and Predictions

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Columbia go into their final group game all but assured of finishing top of Group C. Whilst Japan know that only a win can help them progress and we have some free World Cup 2014 betting tips.

Given the uncertainty over how seriously Columbia will be approaching this game the bookmakers are offering some big odds on the outrights. Columbia to win is available at 11/8 with William Hill, the draw is available at 12/5 with winner and the Japan victory is available at 11/5 with Betfred.

When the odds on each possible outright result are all better than evens you know that the bookies don't really have a clue how the match is going to go.

Columbia were many people's dark horses to perform well at the World Cup and it is fair to say that they are now highly likely make at least the quarter-finals, especially if Costa Rica are pipped to Group D's top spot.

You can't back Columbia to beat Japan though even at odds of 11/8 because this is a game that doesn't matter to them. Given Columbia's goal difference even if Ivory Coast beat Greece they will likely finish top. So why would Columbia be going all out for the win? The answer is that they won't and the manager will likely even rest star players like James Rodriguez in order to avoid injuries/suspensions and keep them fresh.

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Japan meanwhile go into this match needing the win and can be banked on to go all out to get it. Whilst Japan have been disappointing so far they have talented creative players like Nagatomo, Kagawa and Honda. These guys should be enough to get Japan the win that gives them a chance at progressing. Japan to win at 11/5 is a good bet.

Despite Japan's creative talent however, there is no doubt that they have struggled to break down opponents and create chances. They only scored once against Ivory Coast and they were held to a goalless stalemate by a 10 man ultra-defensive Greece.

If Japan are going to win it is hard to see the game being a high scoring match. With this in mind the under 2.5 goals and match result market looks especially tempting. Japan to win and there to be under 2.5 goal is available at Bet365 at 11/2.

Similarly, if we are thinking that Japan will struggle to break down Columbia and Columbia can't be backed to perform then the half-time/ full-time market offers a lot of value. A half-time draw full time Japanese win is available at 6/1 with Betfred.

As a last thought the highest scoring half market also looks like it is worth a punt at. Japan are likely going to play the first 45 to 60 minutes no differently to any other game. They will have an attacking mindset but they wouldn't be looking to do anything crazy.

If they don't get an early goal however, Japan will get more and more desperate and begin to commit more and more men forward. This will not only increase Japan's chances of scoring but it will also increase Columbia's odds of netting on the counter-attack. The second half to be the highest scoring half is available at 21/20 with Ladbrokes.

Japan v Columbia Best Tips

Japan to win – Bet Here at 11/5 with Betfred

Half-time draw Full-time Japan win – Bet Here at 6/1 with Betfred

Japan to win and there to be under 2.5 goals – Bet Here at 11/2 with Bet365

Second half to be the highest scoring half – Bet Here at 21/20 with Ladbrokes

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