Argentina vs. South Korea 2010 World Cup Predictions Group B Odds: Argentina and South Korea (Korea Republic) are knotted up in Group B World Cup play with three points following the first week of play. Thursday the two sides will battle at Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg with kick-off time set for 7:30 am Eastern (American time).
Argentina is the favorite side to win Group B , listed at -400 odd on the Bodog World Cup board. For Thursday's match, Bodog.com oddsmakers list Argentina as a 1-goal favorite with a 2 1/2-goal total. South Korea is getting +800 odds on the Bodog moneyline while Argentina is giving -275. Those betting on a Draw to occur are getting +230 moneyline odds.
South Korea and Argentina emerged from the first group of matches on top with a win each. Each side enters Thursday's game knowing a second victory could be a launching point to the final 16.
Argentina and South Korea won their respective opening games against Nigeria and Greece although both have different goals for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, with the South Americans' sights fixed firmly on a third title and the South Koreans chasing qualification for the knockout rounds for the first time beyond their own shores.
South Korea's will come to Thursday's match-up with group favorite Argentina with plenty of confidence after their 2-0 victory over Greece on Saturday.
"To be honest we are a little nervous heading into the match-up with Argentina as they have some of the world's best players," said Kim Nam Il, South Korea's talented midfielder. "But we are not intimidated by their qualities and we have unwavering confidence in ourselves. They may boast Messi, but we can count on captain Park Ji-Sung to lead us to a good result."
Argentina, with world renowned players like Lionel Messi, Javier Mascherano and Juan Sebastian Veron is an incredibly strong opponent for South Korea; however, South Korea is notorious for pulling magic out of thin air. This should be a fantastic game to watch but Argentina should prevail.
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