New Zealand 17/2 to beat Paraguay

New Zealand have confounded all expectations at this World Cup, but the bookies seem to think their run is about to end with the All Whites as big as 17/2 to defeat Paraguay in their final group game on Thursday.

The South Americans, who currently lead Group F, can be taken at best odds of 1/2 with Betfred, while the draw is available at 7/2 with Ladbrokes.

The other game in Group F sees Italy take on Slovakia in what is a cannot-lose match for the current World champions. The Azzurri are biggest at 4/7 with Paddy Power for the win, with Slovakia at 7/1 and the draw at 10/3 with Victor Chandler.

In Group E, Holland are a best-priced 5/6 with William Hill to beat Cameroon in their final group game, with the Indomitable Lions 4/1 with Betfair and the draw at 11/4, also with Betfair.

Denmark are 6/5 with Bet365 to beat Japan in the other Group E game of the day, with the Blue Samurai at 11/4 with Coral and the draw available at 12/5 with Betfair.