Holland is now the world cup favorite

HeeeHAWWWW · 07-03-10, 08:55 AM

That's more about their easy semi final than their quality.

lakerboy · 07-03-10, 10:39 AM

Did anyone take Germany before this match.

rfr3sh · 07-03-10, 11:00 AM

Lb I have Germany at +1500

Cheetahponti · 07-03-10, 11:37 AM

Yes I took Germany before the match at +700, wish I'd put more on it but I had some large bets on them winning against Argentina and didn't want to risk too much of the bankroll. Losing Muller for the semi-final game, against most likely Spain, will HURT a lot though. He has been their clear best player and the pass from the ground he made for the second goal today was just class.

If Germany can make it to the final they will win easily in my opinion. Their defense is as good as Hollands and their attack is miles ahead.

Karayilan9 · 07-03-10, 11:40 AM

Spain is in a great position now, will win the cup without breaking much of a sweat

I'd love Uruguay to win it but the best chance they have is to make it to the finals, this Dutch team is beatable but Spain will cruise past with their tiqui-taca, its Barcelona in the semi's with no Inter Milan to stop them.

COOGI · 07-03-10, 11:46 AM

i am lean on German after today game

Cheetahponti · 07-03-10, 11:52 AM

Yes I think Germany would have their work cut out to beat Spain without their best player. That said Spain's defense has been as shaky at times as Argentina's was today. This German team are playing just some really skilled attractive football and are mastering the counter-attack in Brazil-esque ways.

You'd really love Uruguay to win? I can't stand them, bunch of floppers, actors and dirty players. Holland weren't much better against Brazil. And neither were Spain against Portugal. Only Germany are playing this game in the right spirit right now IMO, so they are my sentimental favourite (they also beat Australia 4-0 my home country so I'll feel more vindicated!

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Karayilan9 · 07-03-10, 12:19 PM

Originally posted by Cheetahponti

Yes I think Germany would have their work cut out to beat Spain without their best player. That said Spain's defense has been as shaky at times as Argentina's was today. This German team are playing just some really skilled attractive football and are mastering the counter-attack in Brazil-esque ways.

You'd really love Uruguay to win? I can't stand them, bunch of floppers, actors and dirty players. Holland weren't much better against Brazil. And neither were Spain against Portugal. Only Germany are playing this game in the right spirit right now IMO, so they are my sentimental favourite (they also beat Australia 4-0 my home country so I'll feel more vindicated!

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Argentina's defense was poor but the real problem was their midfield, they were outnumbered and dominated. They found it very hard to deliver the ball to the final third. Germany's biggest test was against Ghana who plays a similar formation and likes to dominate possession in the center of the pitch aswell.

The way Spain play is focused on strangling the midfield area and dominating the opposition, could be like the Euro's all over against Germany.

Uruguay is the dog with a shot

eldoctord · 07-03-10, 12:33 PM

Karayilan,

Do you see any chance for Paraguay today? Maybe play ultra conservative and get a counterattack goal while Spain is pressing???

pavyracer · 07-03-10, 12:36 PM

I have Netherlands at +1175. No need to add more at +225. Also have Spain at +425. I will let these two fight it in the final and sit back and enjoy the game.

Cheetahponti · 07-03-10, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by Karayilan9

Argentina's defense was poor but the real problem was their midfield, they were outnumbered and dominated. They found it very hard to deliver the ball to the final third. Germany's biggest test was against Ghana who plays a similar formation and likes to dominate possession in the center of the pitch aswell.

The way Spain play is focused on strangling the midfield area and dominating the opposition, could be like the Euro's all over against Germany.

Uruguay is the dog with a shot

Could be a repeat of Euro but this Germany team is almost unrecognisable to the one that played in 2008. Apart from Klose and Podalski it's almost an entirely new team - and now they have a soon-to-be-superstar (IMO) in Mueller. Without him in the team I will not bet on Germany in the semis but if they make the final it will be my biggest bet of the world cup, and I'll be taking 1-0, 2-0 and 3-0 on pick the score

The German ability to find precise, penetrating passes into the opposition half has been very impressive. Against Spain, they will no doubt have only 40% of the possession, but I'm sure they will create more genuine chances. Spain had all the possession against the Swiss and hardly looked like scoring. They got some gifts from Chile and struggled to finish against Portugal. Spain are a better team individually but as a team I'd take Germany.

As for the dogs, yes Uruguay is the best chance. I mean the only other dog now is Paraguay and they aren't going anywhere near the world cup final that much is for sure!

HCBoone · 07-03-10, 12:56 PM

Spain is the play for sure.

PeePee · 07-03-10, 01:02 PM

Most updated:

Spain/Germany/Netherland ... all even at +200.

Goat Milk · 07-03-10, 01:43 PM

bro just unload on Spain winning the world cup. Those odds should remain shouldn't change much after they beat Paraguay.

broadway6 · 07-03-10, 01:49 PM

spain so far in this WC has not look better than Germany or Holland.....

Goat Milk · 07-03-10, 01:51 PM

Germany is a young team- young teams like Germany don't win the world cup. period. its gonnna be either Holland or Spain.

broadway6 · 07-03-10, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

Germany is a young team- young teams like Germany don't win the world cup. period. its gonnna be either Holland or Spain.

i'm just not a fan of saying a team is young, they can not win. They are lead by one of the oldest players left (Klose). I know that doesn't mean a lot, but they have played better than Spain to date. let's hope for a great semi and final!!!

Taka · 07-03-10, 02:09 PM

It's gonna be Germany vs Holland... Spain, just a name.

nj6 · 07-03-10, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by Goat Milk

Germany is a young team- young teams like Germany don't win the world cup. period. its gonnna be either Holland or Spain.

That's just dumb to say.

WhiteEagle · 07-03-10, 03:22 PM

Germany, Germany and once more time Germany. Their soccer is great and after loss with Slovenia they improve his defense and they have stearted play better and better.