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Friday, 12 June 2009
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 The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off, Sunday June 14-28, in South Africa as eight teams battle it out for the Confederation Cup. This tournament is a prelude to the 2010 World Cup. The defending champions are Brazil, who won in 2005. FIFA oddsmakers at Bodog.com have Brazil and Spain as 3/2 odds favorite to win the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. Be sure to get your 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Odds and Predictions in now at Bodog.com2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Odds: Brazil – 3/2 Spain – 3/2 Italy – 7/2 South Africa – 16/1 United States – 20/1 Egypt – 33/1 Iraq – 100/1 New Zealand – 500/1 The 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup consists of two groups, Group A and Group B with four teams in each group. Let’s take a look at which nations are in each group: Group A Spain South Africa Iraq New Zealand South Africa – they qualified twice, in 1997 they made it to Round 1where they went 0W-1D-2L with five goals scored and seven allowed. They failed to qualify from 1999-05. They are the host nation for the 2010 World Cup so they are automatically entered. Iraq – qualified by winning the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. New Zealand – made it to Round 1 in 1999 where they went 0W-0D-3L with one goal scored and six allowed. They made it to Round 1 in 2003 where they went 0W-0D-3L with one goal scored and eleven allowed. They qualify by winning the 2008 OFC Nations Cup. Spain – failed to qualify from 1992-2005 until now by winning the UEFA Euro 2008. Their 2010 World Cup qualifying squad is 6W-0D-0L in six matches where they’ve scored 18 goals and allowed two. Group B Brazil Italy United States Egypt United States – qualified by winning the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Their 2010 World Cup qualifying squad is 5W-0D-1L in six matches where they’ve scored 14 goals and allowed three. Italy – qualified by winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Their 2010 World Cup qualifying squad is 4W-2D-0L in six matches where they’ve scored nine goals and allowed three. Brazil – qualified by winning the Copa América 2007. Their 2010 World Cup qualifying squad is 7W-6D-1L in 14 matches where they’ve scored 25 goals and allowed six. Egypt – qualified by winning the 2008 African Cup of Nations. Their 2010 World Cup qualifying squad is 0W-1D-1L in two matches where they’ve scored two goals and allowed four. 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup When: Sunday, June 14-28 7:30 AM ET Line: Bodog.com Pick: Brazil 3/2 Point-Spreads.com 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Odds The Bottom Line: Brazil is always a favorite to win any national completion. Spain could compete, but Brazil excels at every aspect of football. Brazil. Be sure to get your 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup Odds and Predictions in now at Bodog.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!                        |
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