In the other Group A final fixture Russia will look to seal qualification with a positive result against a dogged Greece side.
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Greece are currently bottom of Group A after a draw and a defeat in their opening two games, and need to win this fixture and hope the other fixture is a draw to make it through to the knockout stages. Fernando Santos’ men have shown a determined approach, but have lacked finesse and creativity thus-far. The Greeks are relatively solid at the back however, and they will need to be assured against a talented Russian attack. Theofanis Gekas scored the consolation in a 2-1 defeat to Czech Republic last time out, and will look to fire his side to victory once more. Bwin have the Greeks as outsiders, giving them odds of 5.25 to get a win.
Russia are currently top of Group A and unbeaten, looking odds on to qualify from the pool. Dick Advocaat’s men can top the group with a draw if the other result goes their way, but will look to win the fixture to build momentum for the quarter-finals. Alan Dzagoev has been the starman for the eastern European powerhouses, and has bagged three goals so far in the tournament. Russia were disappointed to throw away a lead against Poland, whilst their fans will be under scrutiny after recent violent incident. Bwin have Russia at odds of 1.70 to get three points.
Russia are overwhelming favourites in this one, but may find Greece a difficult proposition to break down. My Euro 2012 football betting tip is a 2-0 Russia win, which Bwin have at odds of 7.50.
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