World Cup Qualifiers – Spain vs. Turkey and Czech vs. Slovakia

UEFA World Cup Qualifiers: Soccer Quick Picks

The BetOnline soccer-betting menu serves up veritable buffet of UEFA World Cup Qualifiers this week. All the nations around the world put forward their bid for a spot in the most prestigious and coveted soccer competition that is the World Cup. The excitement is palpable. The soccer betting intense. Who will qualify and keep the championship dream alive.

The jam-packed soccer betting menu at BetOnline Sportsbook covers all the soccer action around the world. Here is a look at some of the exciting action on offer at BetOnline Sportsbook.

Match times 2:30 P.M. Eastern Time Wednesday April 1 2009

BetOnline Soccer odds:

Turkey +½  -145   +225   2  O -140   U +120    1  O Ev   U -130  Draw   +215    
Spain  -½  +125   +125   2  O -140   U +120    1  O -145   U +115  Draw   +215    

Soccer betting Verdict: This should be one of the more competitive matches of the day. Turkey had a dream Euro Cup run last summer, reaching the semis. Spain went one better and won the coveted Euro Cup prize. Indeed this should be a battle royale and the plum pick in the marketplace. I fancy Spain though to win. Given the firepower of both teams take the over 2 goals.

Soccer Free Picks: Spain +125 | 2  O -140

BetOnline Soccer odds:

Austria pk  +120   +200   2½  O +110   U -130  1  O +110   U -140   Draw   +215    
Romania  pk  -140   +135   2½  O +110   U -130  1  O -125   U -105   Draw   +215    

Soccer betting Verdict: Austria gave a good account of themselves during the 2008 Euro Cup. They were co-hosts with Switzerland and it was their first taste of an international competition. They will hope to do better on the World Cup stage. They draw fierce competitors Romania. This will be a tough match. Austria are more defensive minded so if they can neutralize Romania on the attack this should be a tight affair. Most pundits expect Romania to win; therefore, they are the better play. Take the Under 2 ½ goals.

Soccer Free Picks: Romania +135| Under 2.5 goals -130

BetOnline Soccer odds:

Czech Republic  -1  +110   -200   2½  O -105   U -115    2  O +120   U -150    Draw   +260    
Slovakia  +1  -130   +625  2½  O -105   U -115     ½  O -140   U +110  Draw   +260    

Soccer betting Verdict: These are familiar foes what with once being a part of Czechoslovakia. Czech Republic is favoured and they have the home edge. But Czech soccer has seen better days. They were disappointing during Euro Cup. They have to redeem themselves on the international stage here. Slovakia is the huge underdog but there is everything to play for. They might just want it more than the hosts. Either way, as typically, clashes between Czech Republic and Slovakia end in draws, the draw is the best play.

Soccer Free Picks: Draw +260| Under 2.5 goals -115