The Socceroos are attracting plenty of support from punters in their quest for a 2014 World Cup finals berth, with Australia’s odds of defeating Iraq at ANZ stadium tonight being cut from $1.24 into $1.19 at Sportingbet Australia.
“We’ve taken a stack of four-figure bets for the Socceroos and even a significant five-figure wager,” Sportingbet Australia spokesman Andrew Brown said.
“More than 95% of the money we’re holding is for the Socceroos to win and Iraq’s odds have drifted from $12 out to $15 with Sportingbet Australia,” Brown said.
A draw is $6.25 with Sportingbet.
In correct score betting, the Socceroos winning 2-0 is a $5 favourite ahead of 1-0 at $5.50 and 3-0 at $6.50.
Tim Cahill is a $4.50 favourite to kick the first goal ahead of Josh Kennedy and Arthie Thompson, both at $5.
Sportingbet is offering a 50% bonus on their first goalscorer and correct score markets.
World Cup Qualifiers – AFC
Sportingbet Australia market
Australia $1.19
Draw $6.25
Iraq $15.00