Group H leaders Chile face Spain, Friday June 25, in a crucial match which could see Spain miss the last 16. Spain have won six and drawn one of their seven meetings with Chile, scoring 18 goals and conceding only three in the process. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have Spain as -220 moneyline favorites over Chile (+550) with a DRAW at (+330). Be sure to get your Chile vs Spain Odds 2010 World Cup Predictions Group H in now at BODOG.com
Chile beat Switzerland 1-0 and beat Honduras 1-0 in their opener. Chile has been impressive in collecting maximum points so far, playing some superb football and creating a host of chances along the way. They are all about the attack with no real focus on defense. The South Americans cannot be over confident. South Africa-born Gonzalez, who once played in Spain for Real Betis, warned: "Spain are the most dangerous team in the World Cup, the fact that everyone has been surprised by their results in these two games doesn't mean they are not the same Spain as before. "They are the same players. We know very well the quality and the individual ability they have, and they are perfectly capable of making life difficult for you. This game is going to be special, because they are playing for everything and I'm sure will have to come and attack from the start, but we will try and impose our style on the game as well. "Our only objective is to win and qualify," added Gonzalez, who scored his side's late winner against the Swiss.
“We always try to take the game to our opponents but sometimes it depends not on what your intentions are but on what the opposition wants to do. We’ll try to force the pace against Spain because that’s the best way to overcome your opponent in my opinion. And in any case, we are not through yet,” Marcelo Bielsa, Chile coach.
Spain were stunned by Switzerland in a 0-1 loss, but they rebounded with a 2-0 win over Honduras. On paper Spain should be confident ahead of this decisive duel, but they must give the South Americans great respect, especially as they trail Group H leaders by three points. David Villa is the man for Spain, he hit both his side’s goals against Honduras and could have had a hat-trick had he not hit the woodwork and also shot wide from the penalty spot. Spain have the talent to turn the page in an instant, with Iker Casillas, Carles Puyol, Xavi, Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta, David Villa and Fernando Torres who are all considered among the best players in their respective positions in the sport.
“We know that a draw will be enough for Chile, and we also know it’s going to be a tricky match, because they are not used to just sitting back and defending. We are confident though,” Fernando Torres, Spain forward.
Chile vs Spain
When: Friday, June 25- 2:30 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Chile +550
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