Netherlands vs Slovakia 2010 World Cup Odds & Predictions:On Monday, the world will focus on Durban, South Africa where the 2010 World Cup will continue the final 16 knockout round with a match between the Netherlands and Slovakia (10 am Eastern US). The Dutch, are currently ranked No. 4 in the World while Slovakia came into the tournament ranked No. 34.
Sportsbook Bodog.com lists the Netherlands as 1-chalk favorites versus Slovakia with a 2 1/2 total. Slovakia backers are getting +750 odds on the Bodog moneyline while Netherlands backers are giving -275. Gamblers wagering for a Draw are getting +350 odds.
Slovakia has been looked upon as a prohibitive underdog since the beginning of 2010 World Cup. Odds of Slovakia's making it to the knockout round were slim and moving on past its game with the Dutch is slimmer.
The Argentines and Germans have set the bar, or so it seems with their impressive victories over the weekend. Will the Dutch be able to join them as favorites? It will take a victory over Slovakia, which charged into the Final 16 by ousting world champion Italy along the way, behind three goals by forward Robert Vitteck.
Winger Arjen Robben might make his first start at South Africa 2010, unless Dutch Coach Bert van Marwijk elects to save his prized asset for later, more problematic, games. A mild calf strain that caused Rafael van der Vaart to curtail his training session on Sunday might force Van Marwijk's hand. "They play differently with and without Robben," said Slovakia Coach Vladimir Weiss, "so it will be a surprise for us whether he will play from the beginning or not, because he is a world-class player." In the quarterfinals, the winner will play the winner of Monday's game between Brazil and Chile.
So far in the Round of 16, the cream seems to be rising to the top. Today should be no different. Look for the Dutch to dismantle Slovakia 3-1.
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