Germany vs Spain 2010 World Cup Semifinals Odds & Predictions:In what is expected to be one of the most exciting matches in the 2010 World Cup, Spain and Germany will go head to head in a semifinal game for the chance to meet the Netherlands in the World Cup Final on July 11.
Oddsmakers at Bodog.com list Germany and Holland as a PICK with the prices only slightly favoring Germany , -120 to -110 while the total is set at 2 1/2. Germany is favorite by the slimmest of margins on the moneyline +165 to +155 of Spain. Those wagering for a Draw are getting +230 odds.
A 3-2 Dutch victory against a Uruguayan side who fought until the last minute in a thrilling encounter, guaranteed Europe would win its first trophy outside the continent in the final at Johannesburg's Soccer City on Sunday.
The semi-final in Durban promises to be another thriller with both teams committed to attack and fast passing. The speed and quality of the German side has been one of the surprises of the tournament while European champions Spain are one of the world's most stylish teams, able to torment opponents with precision passes and possession.
Germany will be looking for revenge for their defeat by Spain in the 2008 Euro final. But German coach Joachim Loew says they have got better and the speed of their game has improved since then, while Spain are the same, admittedly efficient, side as two years ago.
The Netherlands, in their first final since 1978, had to endure some nail-biting moments in the other semi-final when Uruguay pulled a goal back in added time and looked in danger of scoring another in the dying seconds.
Look for Germany to continue its winning ways today versus Spain. The game total should go over the posted 2 1/2.
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