[Wilforth]

FIFA U-20: Nigeria +285

Looking at the records of Germany and Nigeria, it may appear silly to pick Nigeria in this game. Germany got into the round of 16 as group leaders with 2 wins and a draw in the group stages. Nigeria barely managed to get into the round of 16. Nigeria lost 2 games and only recorded a win against an extra-generous Tahiti. So why pick Nigeria?

1) An examination of the lines: Given the records of both teams in this tournament, you would have expected Germany to be a favorite of about -180 to -200. That Germany ML is as high as -133 suggests two things: A) The Germans are no prohibitive favorites, and B) an outright upset can't be ruled out.

2) Stats: Germany's record against Nigeria in FIFA youth tournaments is nothing to write home about. Nigeria have been the victors in each of the 3 times that these countries have met in youth tournaments. The Germans succumbed by 2-0 to the Nigerians at the 1999 FIFA U-20 tournament, lost by 2-0 in 1985 at the U-17 level and spanked by a margin of 3-1 at the 2007 U-17 tourney. Can Nigeria make it 4-0 against Germany on Wednesday? 90 minutes of soccer will tell. I've been following these tournaments for a long time and Nigeria often do well when the odds are stacked against them. I've no hesitation in siding with them for the upset. If Nigeria is in need of an example to follow, the Costa Ricans have already provided one.

Tail with caution.

[RoagBettor]

Excellent research!

[Jimmy0607]

Lets get this

[tullamore21]

well, i rarely follow the history specialy in this kind of tournaments. I know i might sound like an idiot, but i have watched Germany the last months and i think that these guys have a bright future. I just wanna say that this Nigeria team seems too soft for the panchers. History tells me nothing.
germany's victory pays 1,75(european odd) and that's a value bet for me.
we disagree for tonight's game, my friend
GL to everyone

[demize21]

tailed .5 and DNB

[Hybris]

Gonna tail on +0.5 @+108 and also play the under 2.5 goals @+107

[xxxvince]

i realise u have to bet against whoeva make picks in soccer line. soccer is tough, hate it to the core when the match ends up in draw

[oscar4122]

Nigeria win is at +462 at pinnacle.
+0.5 is at +131.

[theplagy]

lotsa movement

im leaning +1 now..

[theplagy]

it's pouring on Germany

right now +1 is at 1.85 which is about -120

[infamousbacardi]

Hey guys...I am going with Germany ML here...I don't like looking at past results in these tournaments...specifically the U20 field of players...back in 1999, the entire team was different...that has no bearing on these players today...Germany has looked good of late, and Nigeria is a pretty soft opponent...I think the + 1/2 has a chance...but the ML doesn't seem that great to me...I see value on Nigeria...but ultimately, I think Germany wins this one 2-0 or 2-1...good luck with your bets...I've got Germany ML here though.

[Hybris]

Damn! should have taken it easy with this one, public on germany the odds are som much better on Nigeria right now..
Oh well feels good being on the other side of the public on this one though..

[theplagy]

on Niger +1

whatever lol

fuk the public

[theplagy]

live betting odds favor Nigeria tho

[Hybris]

There it is! 1-0

[Hybris]

WTF 1-1 20 seconds later!

[infamousbacardi]

The red card kiss of death to Germany. Nigeria easy win now

[Housemoney]

1-2 now $50 to win @ $226 and I know absolutely nothing about soccer! Hold on!!!!

[AsRequested]

That red card was so ridicuous ...

goal for germany 2-2!!

[Hybris]

This game is getting wild, Negeria is showing lack of patience and tactics.

[Housemoney]

[Wilforth]

Why can't these Nigerians do just one simple thing - hold unto a lead?

[AsRequested]

Ship!

[Wilforth]

WTF!

[Wilforth]

The public was right on this one. But it must said that Nigeria could have won this game.

[Housemoney]

That's what I get for betting on a sport I know nothing about.

[Hybris]

OMG! Negeria suck so bad! Learn to play some defence and come back next year..damn they dont learn that?

[infamousbacardi]

Nigeria should have won that one. Wow. I'll take it boys!! Sorry about your losses! BOL on next one here!

[oscar4122]

can't believe i lost the X2 play on nigeria. that was sick.

[dmtrader]

I had Nigeria to win and draw as well. I almost vomited at the end there.

It still was a great pick. Nigeria should have won (or at least held on for the draw - patsies!).

[demize21]

omg that was horrible the goalie should be shot

[tullamore21]

i had Germany to won so i was the result paid me.
as expected the panchers are really tough team.
great game

[Smogs]

Hat off to you wil, it was a great pick and certainly the right one, just a shame that the asian handicap didn't at least pull through.
Your strength is definitely on value high odds picks

[Wilforth]

Smogs,

We just have to endure some of these disappointments. Nigeria took the lead twice but they were a mess defensively.

[Jimmy0607]

almost