England To Open Andorra's Box
England are sitting pretty on top of group six with a 100% record after six qualifying matches and patriotic spread bettors are beginning to hope that the Three Lions have turned a corner and could end 44 years of hurt in South Africa next summer. Some questioned the appointment of master tactician Fabio Capello, but under the Italian's stewardship, his side have looked anything but defensive, much to the delight of those supporting them on the spreads. There has been plenty to shout about for English spread bettors during qualifying and they will be pleased with the performances so far. Currently England also lead the scoring charts of the European qualifying stages, putting 20 goals past their opponents and scoring an average of over three goals a game. Spread bettors that bought England's total goal spread against Kazakhstan on Saturday would have been happy with the outcome, despite a somewhat sluggish start.
Buyers of England's supremacy spread in Wednesday's game against Andorra will have noted that the minnows are on a terrible run that sees them firmly rooted to the bottom of the table. They have already conceded 20 goals in qualifying, at an average of over three goals per game. The largest winning margin between England and Andorra was in 2006 when the English won by five goals and the closest encounter was more recently in 2008 where they triumphed by just two. Spread bettors looking to get involved in the total goal market will be pleased that England have netted 10 in three matches against Andorra. Buyers of Andorra's goal spreads will also be aware that under the Italian coach's reign, the side have only conceded four times. Furthermore, at the new Wembley, England have scored six goals in two matches and have conceded just two.
Those spread punters looking to buy total goal minutes might like to know that the three matches between England and Andorra have accumulated some large totals. Those matches have produced totals of 169, 220 and 104, and an average of 164 minutes. Interestingly, England were yet again slow to start against Kazakhstan and survived an early scare after a disallowed goal for offside. Of the 20 goals scored by England thus far, only five have been scored before half-time. Spread bettors might well see a number of in-play opportunities, particularly on the total goals spread and goal minutes markets. Spread sellers of the bookings supremacy will be encouraged that under Capello, England have been extremely disciplined, picking up just five yellow cards throughout their qualifying matches. Sporting Index have a number of special player markets and punters interested in total goal minutes will have seen Wayne Rooney net eight goals in his last six appearances. Steven Gerrard also has a decent goal record against Andorra having scored two in three games against them.
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