2014 World Cup Qualifying Asia

quantumleap · Feb 28, 2012

Wednesday is the last day for Group 3 qualifying so there are some must-win situations here.

Saudi Arabia +3/4 1.85 over Australia
The Saudis will be looking for a win here because they are 1 point ahead of Oman and 2 points ahead of Thailand so either one of these countries could over take SA for the 2nd spot to go on to the next round.

Australia has the top spot sewed up. They have shown a lackluster effort after knowing they will advance by losing 0-1 to Oman and nosing out Thailand 1-0 in the 78th minute. I can't think they will put forth much of an effort here.

quantumleap · Feb 28, 2012

Lebanon -1/2 3.40 over UAE (1 unit)
UAE/Lebanon draw 3.15 (1 unit)
I don't have the Asian Handicap for this one so I'm betting both the result and the draw.

I just don't understand this line. Lebanon needs a win here or they risk being overtaken by a win by Kuwait. I'm thinking the linesmaker doesn't give Kuwait much of a chance of winning and therefore Lebanon will coast in its match.

Lebanon cannot take a chance against Group B doormat UAE who have been outscored in the round 5-12 with all results being a loss.