Cross-Sport Multiple: Back Colombia to reach the last eight

Even without their star striker, Colombia have impressed

Andrew Hughes thinks Colombia are good value to beat Uruguay on Saturday and help land another cross-sport multiple in the process

Bet 1: Back Colombia to beat Uruguay at 2.01/1

The moment that Luis Suarez took a fancy to Giorgio Chiellini's shoulder, Uruguay's World Cup hopes were pretty much over. Without their main goal threat they are impotent, as they showed against Costa Rica in their opening game and Colombia should be able to reach the quarter-finals at their expense. 

The Colombians are also missing their leading striker, Radamel Falcao, but have had longer to adapt to his absence and without him, attacking midfielders James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado have come into their own, helping Los Cafeteros to find the net nine times on their way to topping Group C. 

Colombia have only beaten Uruguay once in their last eight meetings, but they thrashed them 4-0 in Bogota in their World Cup qualifying campaign and are good value for another victory on Saturday. 

Bet 2: Back Castleford to beat Salford at 1.251/4

Salford were the team who brought Castleford's unbeaten start to the season to an end, back in March, but there have been few highlights since then for the Red Devils, who are two places off the bottom of Super League and have just one win from nine.

Big money signing Rangi Chase was instrumental in the reverse fixture but he hasn't been able to do much to arrest Salford's slide and he can expect a hostile reception when he returns to the Jungle on Saturday. 

But though the fans may not forgive him, the team have moved on. Young replacement Mark Sneyd has been a revelation for Tigers and although they've lost their last two, they are still riding high in the table, with a Challenge Cup Semi-Final to look forward to. Back Castleford to return to winning ways. 

Bet 3: Back Yorkshire to beat Nottinghamshire at 2.01/1

Nottinghamshire go into Saturday's Natwest T20 Blast two places higher than Yorkshire and slight favourites to strengthen their play-off chances. 

The Outlaws have gone three games without defeat, but having played two more than Yorkshire, their record is less impressive. Three of their four victories have come against the bottom three sides in the North Division and they have lost three. 

By contrast, Yorkshire have lost just once and are in tremendous form with the bat, with Jonny Bairstow, Alex Lees and star overseas player Aaron Finch all amongst the runs. The momentum is with the Tykes and they are good value for the win. 

Total Odds for this multiple: 5.04/1 Remember, multiple prices are based on our Sportsbook product, so any winnings are exempt from commission.

Cross-Sport Multiple P/L 2014

Staked: 50 pts
Returned: 65.03 pts
P/L: + 15.03 pts