Sky Bet's Dale Tempest will be blogging regularly with his expert betting tips.
So what have we learnt from the weekend.
Without all our top players England still aren't convincing in defence, Defoe is hot at the moment but maybe more effective for England coming off the bench, but once again we discover just because a team must win doesn't mean they are capable of doing so.
Defoe: Starting berth or off the bench?
Poland really had to beat Northern Ireland NO,Ronaldo and his mates had to beat Denmark NO, France needed to beat Romania NO, and the best of all Argentina had to get something from the home game with Brazil a massive NO, NO, NO.
Putting Maradona in charge of the Argentina team is like putting Gazza in charge of the England team simply a disaster waiting to happen. I hope they qualify eventually for South Africa so I can oppose them in every game. They are 5/4 favourites in Paraguay on Wednesday evening. I'll be with the home team.
Putting Maradona in charge of the Argentina team is like putting Gazza in charge of the England team simply a disaster waiting to happen.
Dale Tempest
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Another bet for Wednesday must be Slovakia to draw with Northern Ireland.
The table toppers would settle for a draw and with Northern Ireland unbeaten at home and third placed Poland under pressure with a trip to fourth placed Slovenia then a point each would put them in a strong position and qualification still in both teams hands with one game to go.
The England game looks a bit of a betting minefield. Croatia really must win but I don't think they are capable of getting all three points particularly with no Modric in the side.
Take the draw HT/England full-time at 10/3 for a small interest and then if you can keep awake stay up to watch Argentina lose in Paraguay. Good luck.
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