World Cup Free Bets
Top Team Goalscorer betting preview
While David Villa (9/1 Coral), Lionel Messi (10/1 Paddy Power) and Wayne Rooney (11/1 Paddy Power) head the World Cup Top Goalscorer market, you can also back these players to score the most goals for their country during this summer’s tournament.
While Villa finished top of the Euro 2008 scoring charts and deserves his place at the top of the outright list, he might have some stiff competition when it comes to being top dog for Spain. Barcelona’s latest recruit is on offer at 6/4 (Ladbrokes), although strike partner Fernando Torres is working his way back to full fitness and is available at 5/2 (bet365) to score the most goals for the Spanish.
Meanwhile, to say that Messi has some competition within the Argentina side is an understatement. While many will be looking to back the Barca forward at odds of 7/4 (Ladbrokes), there will be some hot strikers forming an orderly queue for a chance to show manager Diego Maradona what they can do. Real Madrid’s Gonzalo Higuain is a 7/2 shot with Ladbrokes, while Carlos Tevez has had a great season for Manchester City and can be backed at 8/1 (Blue Square) on this market. Then there’s Inter’s Diego Milito, a player who scored both goals during the Champions League final. He’s available at 9/1 (William Hill).
There are no prizes for guessing the favourite to score the most goals for England, with Wayne Rooney managing to find the net nine times in ten matches. Paddy Power’s 6/4 that the Manchester United striker top scores for the Three Lions is worth a second look, especially if Fabio Capello decides to play a 4-5-1 formation. Frank Lampard is on offer at 5/1 (Paddy Power) and remains on penalty duties, while Peter Crouch has got a decent scoring record for England and can be backed at 7/1 (Boylesports).
Brazil have got a strong favourite in the form of Luis Fabiano, the Sevilla striker who seems to excel when wearing the yellow shirt. William Hill make him a 7/4 poke to find the net the most times for Dunga’s team and his main rivals come in the shape of Kaka (5/1 Ladbrokes), Robinho (11/2 William Hill) and Nilmar (13/2 Paddy Power).
Meanwhile, there’s also a hot heat when it comes to the Netherlands national team. At first glance, you might think that Robin Van Persie is a shoo-in at odds of 2/1 (bet365), especially as the Arsenal striker has been filling his boots during the warm-up matches. However, there’s the outstanding Arjen Robben (9/2 William Hill) to consider, while Wesley Sneijder also possesses a bullet shot which makes him a lively contender at odds of 10/1 (bet365). Liverpool’s Dirk Kuyt also operates well for his national team and is on offer at 8/1 (Bet Fred).
