Spain faces the Netherlands, Sunday July 11, for a chance to be named 2010 FIFA World Cup Champs. The Netherlands will pit their wits against the reigning European champions. Both sides have won four of their nine meetings, with the other game ending in a draw. No European side having ever won the biggest prize in world football outside the old continent. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Spain as +110 moneyline favorites FIFA World Cup 2010 over the Netherlands (+240) with a DRAW at (+250). Be sure to get your Spain vs Netherlands 2010 World Cup Final Odds & Predictions in now at BODOG.com
The Spaniards are in new territory and their confidence couldn’t be any higher, on the big stage, after ending a 44-year trophy drought at UEFA EURO 2008. Vicente del Bosque’s men have strung together five wins in a row after kicking off with a surprise defeat. But while the Spaniards have found goals hard to come by, scoring just seven in total, they have been far more miserly in defence, letting in just two so far. Spain’s strength lies in their impeccable passing game, one that frustrates opponents. The Dutch are expected to make two changes to the side that faced Uruguay with first-choice right back Gregory Van der Wiel and defensive midfielder Nigel de Jong both available again after serving one-match suspensions.
“I don’t think they’ll sit back and defend. They’ve got some quick players who are in terrific form right now. They’ll do what we do and stick to their style. I know Robben. He’s quick powerful and strong, and his shooting from outside the area is a concern for me. What we need to do is cut him off, although there’s more to the Netherlands than just Robben. They are powerful in defence and midfield, and [Wesley] Sneijder and [Dirk] Kuyt are just as dangerous,” Iker Casillas, Spain goalkeeper and captain.
The Netherlands record at South Africa 2010 could hardly be more impressive with six wins in six games with 12 goals scored and five conceded. The key battle will be between the Dutch defence and the Spanish midfield. Bert van Marwijk's Dutch charges' efficient brand of football has brought them on the verge of becoming only the second team to follow up a 100 per cent record in qualifying by winning each and every game at the final tournament. The only side to do so previously was the legendary Brazil squad of Mexico 1970. The Netherlands will be at full strength after star playmaker Wesley Sneijder dispelled concerns over his fitness by returning to training. Sneijder had not trained since suffering cramps in his calf muscles after Tuesday's semi-final win over Uruguay but has now recovered fully.
“I don’t see David Villa as Spain’s most dangerous player. The ones you really have to watch are Xavi [Hernandez] and [Andres] Iniesta. They’re the players who set the tempo and make sure the ball gets to Villa. We have to stop them from playing and getting free. We need to mark them very tightly because if we give them the slightest space we’ll have problems,” Arjen Robben, Netherlands forward.
Spain vs Netherlands
When: Sunday, July 11- 2:30 AM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Netherlands +110
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