Sports fans all over the world are less than 96 hours away from dealing with a painful withdrawal as World Cup 2010 wraps up. But there is one thing left to do – crown a champion!
All eyes will be on that championship game in Soccer City Stadium on Sunday, featuring the all European matchup between the Netherlands and Spain.
The Dutch earned a berth by defeating Uruguay in a 3-2 thriller in the semifinal, while the Spanish played their best game of the tourney in defeating the Germans 1-0.
Online sportsbooks have released odds for the title game. SPORTSBETTING.com have the Dutch at +198, while the Spaniards have been established as -111 favorites.
Over/Under bettors note that the Total has been set at 2.5.
Spain is no stranger to championship games recently, as they are the defending Euro champion, having taken the 2008 tournament in Vienna. In fact, looking at the World Cup odds heading into the 2010 tournament, Spain was the favorite to win it all at odds of +400.
The Spanish, however, have been slightly one-dimensional on their offensive attack.
The team has only netted seven goals through six games in South Africa, but five of them have come from forward David Villa.
On the other hand, goalkeeper Iker Casillas has been brilliant, allowing only two goals and making 12 saves thus far.
Spain has amassed 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss during its 2010 campaign and with that, 1 Over and 5 Unders as well.
Despite being listed as underdogs by sportsbooks, the Netherlands have come through to the final game boasting a nicely balanced attack.
The Dutch have scored 12 goals, which is good enough for second amongst all the teams in this World Cup (Germany currently is the highest scoring team with 13).
Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder leads the squad with five goals, like Villa, but has had more support.
Fellow midfielder Arjen Robben has a pair of goals followed by four players with a goal each.
But while the Netherlands has scored more goals than Spain, they have also allowed more as well – goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has watched five balls go by him.
The Dutch have had the honor of going through South Africa 2010 without conceding a loss thus far (6-0-0 SU) but then the question is, will they finish with a perfect record or are they due for a loss?
They have 4 Overs and 2 Unders to go with the six wins.
SPORTSBETTING.com manager Brian Taylor gave us some insight into the World Cup betting for the final, “it’s been pretty even action so far, with 41% on Spain, 36% on the Netherland and 23% on the “Draw after regulation” option.”
Total bettors have 61% on the “Over” 2.5 goals heading into Friday betting action.
As a side note, Uruguay and Germany will play the third-place game on Saturday and sportsbooks have the Uruguayans listed as heavy +410 underdogs and the Germans as -188 faves with a Total of 2.5.
It’s been a fun month filled with great goals and some really bad officiating (we won’t dwell on the negative though).
Enjoy the World Cup final.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Germany vs. Spain World Cup Semifinals: Who Will meet Holland??
The Netherlands booked their spot in the World Cup final game with a 3-2 victory over Uruguay on Tuesday. Now we see who slots into the other spot when Germany faces Spain in the other Semi-Final game on Wednesday. Spain began the tournament as the favorites, but the 2008 European Champions have failed to impress, despite finding themselves one game away from the final.
On the side, not much was expected of the German team, but their performance to this point has their fans reminiscing of 1990 when West Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to be crowned champs.
The Germans have been an offensive machine this tournament, netting 13 goals so far. Miroslav Klose and Thomas Mueller both have 4 goals apiece, Lukas Podolski has 2 goals and Cacau, Mesut Ozil and Arne Friedrich all have a goal.
Online sportsbooks have Germany listed at +108 going into the semifinal match with Spain.
The Spaniards are going into the semis with an identical 4-0-1 mark as the Germans. Unlike the Germans however, Spain has received a bulk of its scoring from David Villa, with the forward popping in five of the Spanish’s six goals.
The Spaniards are listed at +147 vs. Germany.
There has also been plenty of action on the World Cup prop betting options. One of the more popular is the “Man of the Match” prop bets.
SPORTSBETTING.com has are the favourites for those odds:
Man of the Match Odds and Betting
Fernando Torres 5/1
Mesut Ozil 9/2
Bastian Schweinsteiger 9/2
David Villa 11/4
Miroslav Klose 5/2
Manager Brian Taylor stated, “It’s all Klose and David Villa money so far, with those two making up about 80% of all the volume”
Also, Taylor said the “First Goal Scorer” has been popular with SPORTSBETTING.com’s players.
Here are the favorites for those odds:
First Goal Scorer
No Goalscorer 6/1
Fernando Torres 11/2
Miroslav Klose 5/1
David Villa 10/3
It should be a very entertaining Semi-Final, with the potential to be an epic battle.
Good luck.
Germany Vs Spain fight to decide the finalist
Beating the Germans in the Euro 2008 final did much to shed Spain's reputation as an international underachiever, but Germany will be eager to avenge that loss Wednesday night in Durban as it seeks a spot in a record eighth World Cup final.
Spain's soccer history had, until recently, been defined by its failures on the sport's biggest stages. It hadn't advanced past the World Cup quarterfinals since the knockout stage began in 1954, and it entered Euro 2008 without a continental title since 1964.
Spain's soccer history had, until recently, been defined by its failures on the sport's biggest stages. It hadn't advanced past the World Cup quarterfinals since the knockout stage began in 1954, and it entered Euro 2008 without a continental title since 1964.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Uruguay vs. Netherlands - World Cup Semi-Final Preview
And then there were four…the World Cup tournament is down to the last few games, with the big ones, the Semi-Finals, kicking off on Tuesday.
It has been a thrilling tournament thus far, with plenty of drama, upsets and controversy.
Uruguay is looking to score their second World Cup championship…a scant 80 years after booking their first. Uruguay actually won the first-ever World Cup when they hosted the inaugural tournament some eight decades ago, but they are longshots out of the four remaining teams. Online sportsbooks have them listed at +1100 to be crowned champs.
Their path to the 2010 World Cup title game wasn’t going to be easy no matter what happened in the quarter final between Brazil and the Netherlands. But the men in Orange pulled off an upset to send Brazil home and move through to play Uruguay.
It has been a thrilling tournament thus far, with plenty of drama, upsets and controversy.
Uruguay is looking to score their second World Cup championship…a scant 80 years after booking their first. Uruguay actually won the first-ever World Cup when they hosted the inaugural tournament some eight decades ago, but they are longshots out of the four remaining teams. Online sportsbooks have them listed at +1100 to be crowned champs.
Their path to the 2010 World Cup title game wasn’t going to be easy no matter what happened in the quarter final between Brazil and the Netherlands. But the men in Orange pulled off an upset to send Brazil home and move through to play Uruguay.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
United States vs. Algeria Live World Cup Soccer Picks
United States vs. Algeria Live: today’s match between Algeria and the United States could be an instant classic.
United States & Algeria can still make it to the next round of 16 and each is coming off their best match of the tournament. United States have better chance if it win today than Algeria. United States standing with England at 2, 3 positions.
In the next match if Slovenia losses to England then there will be tie between the United states & England for the next level. To keep the hopes live United States have to go very strong like how Portugal went on North Korea.
United States & Algeria can still make it to the next round of 16 and each is coming off their best match of the tournament. United States have better chance if it win today than Algeria. United States standing with England at 2, 3 positions.
In the next match if Slovenia losses to England then there will be tie between the United states & England for the next level. To keep the hopes live United States have to go very strong like how Portugal went on North Korea.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
England Vs.Algeria Soccer Picks
The English are looking to rebound after Robert Green goalkeeper position error which cost them a victory against the United States. It remains unclear who will start in goal against Algeria and Fabio Capello always kept his decision. Algeria is not conducive to achieving results in the battle and lost against Slovenia last week 0-1.
They will have a difficult task playing an England side that is extra motivated to win after a poor performance. Their best hope of keeping the score less in the second half and hope for an error of three Lions chance of a free kick. England face a weaker side in Algeria and should have many chances.
Steven Gerrard will be key to the midfield and will need to connect with Wayne Rooney for the chances of the attacker. Nothing less than victory for England will be a disappointment, but they should get the result. It is a much better team and have too much quality not to get points.
They will have a difficult task playing an England side that is extra motivated to win after a poor performance. Their best hope of keeping the score less in the second half and hope for an error of three Lions chance of a free kick. England face a weaker side in Algeria and should have many chances.
Steven Gerrard will be key to the midfield and will need to connect with Wayne Rooney for the chances of the attacker. Nothing less than victory for England will be a disappointment, but they should get the result. It is a much better team and have too much quality not to get points.
Slovenia Vs. United States Soccer Picks Online
The United States had a lack lust draw with England on Saturday. A lucky goal bouncing of of the goalkeeper was their only point in the match. This rested in a draw.
Slovenia had a lack lust draw with Algeria on Sunday. A lucky goal bouncing of of the goalkeeper was their only point in the match. Slovenia lucked into a win.
Slovenia is a surprise leader in Group C, sitting in first place with three points after their win on Algeria. United States is tied for second,with England.
Slovenia had a lack lust draw with Algeria on Sunday. A lucky goal bouncing of of the goalkeeper was their only point in the match. Slovenia lucked into a win.
Slovenia is a surprise leader in Group C, sitting in first place with three points after their win on Algeria. United States is tied for second,with England.
Germany Vs Serbia - (GER) Vs (SRB) Soccer Picks
Germany (GER) vs Serbia (SRB): World Cup 2010 Group D Action Continues on June 18 at 1:30pm local time (11:30am GMT, 7:30am EDT, 4:30am PDT) at PE's Port Elizabeth Stadium. We will be providing live Twitter coverage via SCAN- just click on the widget below to see a full detail page.
Maybe the fans in Australia will remain in place too late in the hope that Germany fall to Serbia, but Germany has made a powerful statement in their last appearence in Socceroos with 4-0 defeat. However, Germany enters the game with spikes firmly planted on the floor. Germany is the favorite here, after Serbia falling 0-1 to Ghana in their first match of Group D.
Maybe the fans in Australia will remain in place too late in the hope that Germany fall to Serbia, but Germany has made a powerful statement in their last appearence in Socceroos with 4-0 defeat. However, Germany enters the game with spikes firmly planted on the floor. Germany is the favorite here, after Serbia falling 0-1 to Ghana in their first match of Group D.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Spain Vs Switzerland Live
Spain is the world’s ranked number two and entering with strong names this year and stars in the Spanish league such as David Villa, Xavi, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Ramos, Carles Puyol and others which is a vast comparision to Switzerland that lacks the high profile group and will be playing without Alex Feri which is out with an ankle injury; Valon Behrami is also missing the game from Switzerland against Spain and those are further trimming the odds for the Swiss to easily flow the match against Spain.
Iniesta might be still out of the game though seemingly Cesc Fabregas is likely to be playing and back from the broken leg in early April.
Iniesta might be still out of the game though seemingly Cesc Fabregas is likely to be playing and back from the broken leg in early April.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
South Africa vs. Uruguay Soccer Picks
South Africa to bring it to Uruguay, June 16 at 08:30 local time (18:30 GMT, 14:30 EDT, 11:30 PDT) at Loftus Stadium in Pretoria Verse Feld. We will provide live coverage via Twitter SCAN-click the widget below to view a detailed page.
Each page that has a lot in the host country, South Africa faces Uruguay to establish a dominant position in Group A. If South Africa succeeds in finding the net once while keeping the lower note Uruguay, the local game in a decent position to advance.
Uruguay has other plans, of course. If you thought the vuvuzela was high, just wait until the battle begins, as local fans are doing their best to inspire the boys to take all the way home.
Each page that has a lot in the host country, South Africa faces Uruguay to establish a dominant position in Group A. If South Africa succeeds in finding the net once while keeping the lower note Uruguay, the local game in a decent position to advance.
Uruguay has other plans, of course. If you thought the vuvuzela was high, just wait until the battle begins, as local fans are doing their best to inspire the boys to take all the way home.
Soccer Picks Spain Vs. Switzerland
Spain has lost once in 49 games since 2006, an amazing race that is unlikely to be affected by Switzerland when the teams meet in Durban. Players who meet the programming of orbit in central Spain midfielder Xavi Hernandez, one of the most famous short passers in the world.
Switzerland tough defense, led by Fulham's Philippe Senderos, will do everything possible to discredit Spanish. But injuries to Swiss captain, Alexander Frei and midfielder Valon Behrami could make this meeting even drops of a contest.
Fabregas is the clear intention to do the same with Spain and has set its sights on a game to play against Switzerland, where they will meet in Durban, opened the two countries in Group F. The buzz surrounding the transfer of the former daughter of Barcelona began late last season and was intensified when the midfielder was reported to have been operated by the Champions League during his summer vacation at home.
Fabregas Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has already reported that it no longer wants to play for Arsenal, but remains in the center of a bitter struggle between the two clubs are unable to respond on an assessment of the midfielder.
I am isolated from everything and I'm not thinking about anything outside the national team, Fabregas said. I came to play a World Cup, which is best for a player with the same enthusiasm I had during the World Cup in Germany when he was 19.
Switzerland tough defense, led by Fulham's Philippe Senderos, will do everything possible to discredit Spanish. But injuries to Swiss captain, Alexander Frei and midfielder Valon Behrami could make this meeting even drops of a contest.
Fabregas is the clear intention to do the same with Spain and has set its sights on a game to play against Switzerland, where they will meet in Durban, opened the two countries in Group F. The buzz surrounding the transfer of the former daughter of Barcelona began late last season and was intensified when the midfielder was reported to have been operated by the Champions League during his summer vacation at home.
Fabregas Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has already reported that it no longer wants to play for Arsenal, but remains in the center of a bitter struggle between the two clubs are unable to respond on an assessment of the midfielder.
I am isolated from everything and I'm not thinking about anything outside the national team, Fabregas said. I came to play a World Cup, which is best for a player with the same enthusiasm I had during the World Cup in Germany when he was 19.
Honduras Vs.Chile Soccer Picks
Four full days so far in the 2010 World Cup, we will see the first game in Group H, June 16 at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
This device includes a first meeting of the World Cup on both sides, since the 20th century, Honduras faces in Chile because of what could be a high scoring match.
At the time, Honduras was very lucky to get this World Cup goal after Jonathan Bornstein was the Honduras World Cup less than 20 seconds left in the US-Costa Rica World Cup in October, when Chile is scheduled for mid surprise in this World Cup.
This game kicks off soon, here is my preview of the V Journal Honduras Chile Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
This device includes a first meeting of the World Cup on both sides, since the 20th century, Honduras faces in Chile because of what could be a high scoring match.
At the time, Honduras was very lucky to get this World Cup goal after Jonathan Bornstein was the Honduras World Cup less than 20 seconds left in the US-Costa Rica World Cup in October, when Chile is scheduled for mid surprise in this World Cup.
This game kicks off soon, here is my preview of the V Journal Honduras Chile Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.
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