FIFA World Cup 2010 Betting - Will Ireland Really Draw a Blank ?

The Republic of Ireland are 11/5 to qualify for the World Cup finals in South Africa after being paired with France in today's play-off draw.

Giovanni Trapattoni's side - at odds of 150/1 for the tournament win - are 1/3 to miss out ahead of their clash with the 1998 World Cup winners.

Ladbrokes spokesman, Nick Weinberg, said: "The Republic of Ireland will go into the game full of confidence following their performance against Italy. They face a France side that has struggled at times in recent campaigns."

"France inevitably are the favourites, but the Irish will fancy their chances of springing a surprise", Weinberg continued.

Latest Betting Odds - To qualify for 2010 World Cup

France 1/3, Rep of Ireland 11/5
Portugal 1/6, Bosnia-H 7/2
Ukraine 5/6, Greece 5/6
Russia 1/6, Slovenia 7/2

FIFA World Cup Winner

Brazil 9/2, Spain 9/2, England 6/1, Argentina 9/1, Germany 10/1, Italy 10/1, Holland 11/1, France 20/1, Portugal 20/1, Ivory Coast 33/1, Russia 33/1