The last time France won the World Cup was 16 years ago when they had home pitch advantage and one of the best teams in the nation's history. In Brazil, they will rely on a makeshift group of players that are talented individuals, but don't play too well as a team. They were lucky enough to play in a relatively easy group, so they are credited with the first chance to win it, but the elimination stage will be very…

England travels to South America, knowing that the pressure is tremendous, after a 48 years drought and a disappointing campaign at the previous World Cup. Their inability to score caused an untimely elimination and a similar outcome in Brazil would create an uproar back home. The stakes are high, but expectations are low and bookmakers don't credit the three Lions with a good chance to win the trophy. The qualification campaign was salvaged in the final rounds, after a disappointingly…

Friday 25/04/2014, 20:00, Spain Primera Division, Round 35, Elche vs Levante Elche vs Levante Betting Preview Elche is not in a desperate position, as it sits three points above the dangerous area and their counter candidates have a tougher schedule. What they can't afford is to drop points at home, against a team such as Levante, who lacks motivation and fields a mediocre starting formation. The visitors have tradition on their side, but they are unlikely to continue their dominance…

Thursday 24/04/2014, 20:00, Europa League, Semifinals, Benfica vs Juventus Benfica vs Juventus Betting Preview Benfica was recently crowned champion in Portugal, with several round before the end of the regular season, which is remarkable given their competition with Porto and Sporting. They now have their sights locked on another major trophy and in order to claim it, they must outshine Juventus. The Italians are credited with the first chance to win Europa League in 2014, but they struggle to replace…