Vittek - Top Goal Scorer - 40/1 E/W 1/4 1,2,3

I assume this is with a bookies.  And I assume you must back each-way, so 40/1 loss, and 8/1 win equals a 4/1 win.

If one other player gets to four goals you are ok, as Vittek is still top four.  If two or more other players get to top four you are in trouble.

3 players on 4 goals = 4/1 (present situation)
4 players on 4 goals = 4/1
5 players on 4 goals = 4/1 x 4/5 = 3.2/1
6 players on 4 goals = 4/1 x 4/6 = 2.7/1
7 players on 4 goals = 4/1 x 4/7 = 2.2/1

4 players on 5 goals = no return

3 players on 5 goals, 3 players on 4 goals = 4/1 x 1/3 = 1.3/1
3 players on 5 goals, 5 players on 4 goals = 4/1 x 1/5 = 0.8/1

Kincsem, the 4-1 over the 2 bets should be 7-2. Chris, given the topic header why is 8-1 being used not 10-1 for the place part?

Mmmm.  I didn't read the header.  1/4 for 1,2,3.  I assumed it was for 1,2,3,4.  Possibly it is 1/5 odds.

If it is 1,2,3 then it is much more risky.  On Betfair it is 1,2,3,4.

Anyway I backed Vittek here at 7.55 and laid him at 2.2, small money but a profit.

kinscem you are talking 4 places not 3 and you are talking 1/5 not 1/4 and 1/5 is 7/2 not 4/1.  There is only 3 places here and a world of difference between 4 places and 3 places with this bet

Jenningsbet were going 66/1 1/4 the other day.  I thought of getting in the car but decided it wasnt worth the effort.  40/1 borderline I think as there are so many top goalscorers chomping at the bit with games to play only 1 or 2 behind.  I think there prob isnt much difference between 9/2 top 3 and the 2.18 top 4 on here although you've always got an outside chance of a dead ht on the win section

^Our posts crossed.  Not worth it if it is 1,2,3 imo.

A suicidal bet, not worth it at all, you are looking at all games from here on in finishing 0-0 or 1-0, not a chance.

That is a 'brave' call. I guess you are disappointed that you can;t lay this eventuality as there is "not a chance" of it happening. Good luck with your betting - not sure if you are new to gambling, given the 'join' date of your username of 06.05.10.

result getting Fabiano out.

So what are you up against, Klose, Forlan, Messi et al, Villa, Robben etc

Don't fancy your chances here at all, but good luck. And you can guarantee the 3rd/4th place game is high scoring, it usually is.

I am on top 4 only at 7.6, but layed off at 2 when scored vs holland!

I'm uncertain whether this is Chris Trinder of the kickingbets blog assume it is) but if it is, laying his bets has not proved too profitable for the bookmakers. The guy merits respect.

Suarez sent off and Gyan missed the pen... looking better by the game this one