Japan and Denmark battle for a chance at the last 16, Thursday June 24, in Group E action that has the Dutch already through. Japan need only a draw to reach the last 16 as they have a better goal difference than Denmark. A Danish win and they’re in. World Cup Predictions oddsmakers at BODOG.com have Denmark as slim +120 moneyline favorites over Japan (+220) with a DRAW at (+230). Be sure to get your Denmark vs Japan 2010 World Cup Predictions Group E Odds in now at BODOG.com
Japan upset African powerhouses Cameroon 1-0, but then went down fighting 1-0 to the favored Dutch side. One factor going against the Samurai Blue is height. The Danes' huge height advantage over the Samurai Blue is nearly eight centimeters between the starters in their last games. "How to deal with their height in set plays and their long balls will be our main issues," said Coach Okada . "We have to be sure about how to maintain a solid defense against them." Japan captain Makoto Hasebe has urged his players to put everything on the line. "The coach has told us that in life you only get a few opportunities to reach the knockout stages of the World Cup and told us to give it our all."
Denmark lost 2-0 to the Dutch but swept aside Cameroon 2-1 to knock the Africans out of contention. The two sides are level on three points in Group E, but the Danes need a victory to overcome Japan's better goal difference. Denmark coach Morten Olsen said he will treat this match as a must-win FIFA World Cup clash against Japan as a "final" as they attempt to make the last 16. Coach Olsen said it would be tough to beat Japan who have shown tenacious defending against Cameroon and the Dutch. "It is difficult to score goals nowadays when you play defensive teams," he said, citing Italy's 1-1 draw with New Zealand and Switzerland's shock 1-0 defeat of Spain. His image of Japan had changed. "Japan has a good group of players who are fighting for their country. They are proud to play for Japan," Olsen said. "They have a good coach who has a good knowledge of football."
Denmark vs Japan
When: Thursday, June 24- 2:30 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Denmark +120
Point-Spreads.com Denmark vs Japan 2010 World Cup Predictions Group E Odds
The Bottom Line: Denmark should get the win, but Japan can still put up a fight. They only need a draw. Be sure to get your Denmark vs Japan 2010 World Cup Predictions Group E Odds in now at BODOG.com and receive a 10% deposit bonus.
