Confederations Cup Betting Tips for This Weekend

The Confederation Cup 2013 kicks off on Saturday and promises some interesting betting prospects while the major European football leagues take a summer break.

The first game of the tournament sees favourites Brazil take on minnows Japan. Brazil have home advantage and SHOULD breeze past Japan without really breaking sweat.

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The other Group A game, featuring Italy and Mexico is the one of interest here however. Italy have struggled of late and have found it difficult against teams they really should be beating. Italy took a 2-0 lead against Haiti earlier in the week, but after 2 late goals the game ended 2-2, and an embarrassing result for Italy.

Mexico on the other hand are 13 games unbeaten and will fair much better in the heat of Rio.

Mexico are never an easy prospect for a European team to play. Italy are favourites to win but the conditions in Brazil are more familiar to the Mexican players. Mexico are good enough to at least draw here.

The bet here is Mexico or Draw (Double Chance) at 4/7, but if you're not a fan of the short priced bet, take a chance on Mexico to win at a tempting 5/2 with Bet Victor.

Italy v Mexico Betting Tip

Mexico or draw double chance – 4/7 with Sky Bet

Mexico to win – 5/2 with Bet Victor

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