I think Spain will handle Russia fairly comfortably in their opening fixture...they will want to get off to a good start and should do, with probably a 2-0 win along the lines that Portugal eventually saw off Turkey. However I cant find much value in this game for betting purposes....its how long Russia can hold them out for, and personally I think they will do well to get to HT level. There is EVS on offer for the first goal to be scored after the 28th minute....either this or Spain to win -1 goal at 21/10 would be my selection, but would be happy to leave this game alone.
Greece V Sweden is a much better betting proposition. Neither team come into the tournament expecting great things, but both teams will see an opportunity to finish 2nd in the group behind Spain. I LOVE the value of either side winning at HT and it being a draw at FT (14/1 both) as I can see a 1-1 draw here with both teams being satisfied by this result. Its fairly skinny, but Greece +1 at 1/2 seems a knocking bet, with it going hand in hand with the above should it be Greece/Sweden winning at HT with a draw at FT.
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