2010 FIFA World Cup Final (Sunday 11th July 7:30pm)
To date, I’m afraid I ain’t done as well as Paul the Octupus, nonetheless, let’s concentrate on some World Cup Final betting tips.
Holland 11/4 v Spain 11/10 – (Draw 11/5)
Since 1983, Holland and Spain have met on four occasions. It’s the Dutch who have the upper hand, winning three. Holland make their 3rd appearance in a World Cup Final whereas Spain encounter the greatest sporting occasion on our planet for the first time. Here’s some betting tips.
90 Mins Only: Holland 11/4
Holland are unbeaten in 25 games and given that their influential express train Arjen Robben will face 32-year-old Joan Capdevilla, I suspect the Spanish defence will find themselves under far more pressure than they did against Germany.
Towards the end of their semi-final clash with Urugauy, there was an element of uncertainty about Holland. With emotions firmly set on a World Cup Final, the Dutch panicked and their stomach’s must have churned as Uruguay pulled a goal back with minutes remaining. However, they did triumph in the end to deprive the South Americans of a place in the 2010 World Cup Final.
Arjen Robben can win games on his own when on form
Credit to Spain who narrowly outmuscled an underperforming German side. The Spaniards controlled the game handsomely and the opposition failed to knock Andres Iniesta out of his stride. He, and Xavi, won’t find it so easy against the Dutch. Mark van Bommel and Nigel de Jong have the experience, energy and crunching tackles to unsettle Spain’s playmakers and with Arjen Robben and Dirk Kuyt delivering crosses from their advanced midfield position, I am very confident that Holland will lift the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Anytime Goalscorer: Wesley Sneijder 7/2
The Inter Milan midfielder’s contribution has been indispensable, scoring five goals in what’s been a prolific World Cup campaign for the 26-year-old Dutchman. Sneijder has found the net 19 times for Holland and it would be no surprise to see his conviction and flair rewarded yet again.
To Score 2 or More Goals: Holland 11/4
In their last ten matches the Dutch have scored two or more goals on nine occasions.
*Sneaky Betting Tips*
1st Player to be Shown a Card: J Capdevilla 12/1
To be Booked: J Capdevilla 5/2
The Spanish left-back faces Arjen Robben, the epitome of Dutch football, who always seems to get his marker booked.
