Chile vs Spain Betting Odds
June 24, 2010 in Sport Previews
This summer, sports betting is given it’s quadrennial kick with added excitement for fans worldwide. You can bet on World Cup action as the tournament heats up heading into the knockout round where only sixteen teams remain. As well as picking the winners day to day, World Cup final betting is also available for those looking ahead and reevaluating the teams after some major upsets and surprises.
There is still much to be determined in the final pairings in Group H, with all teams still having an opportunity to win and advance to the next round. Conversely, a loss by any of the teams, and they are likely done.
Spain and Switzerland both have three points, while Chile is in the lead with 6 after two victories. The Spaniards scoring one more goal, two in total, than the Swiss gives them an important edge. This advantage may prove key, as a tie atop the points is broken by goal differential, and then goals for.
Spain look to earn three points and advance in first place in the group, as the whole world expected they would. An opening match loss to Switzerland, 1-0, however, changed everything. With the loss, Spain joined the ranks of France, Germany, and Italy as popular and experienced teams that have been upset at these games. Still England, Portugal, and Brazil have struggled at times in a tournament that has displayed the drama and excitement of football.
Chile comes in with confidence after two 1-0 victories. Even with a loss to Spain, the South American team has a chance to advance. Their impressive defense and goalkeeping has yet to allow a goal, with keeper Claudio Bravo inspiring confidence among his teammates. The offense meanwhile, while only netting two goals, has shown flashes of greatness, only being denied by bad luck, goal posts, and questionable calls that have dogged this tournament.
Spain star Fransisco Torres seems to have found his stride after an opening match in which he appeared to still be recovering from a leg injury that has dogged him all year. As he catches up to game speed, he can and will be lethal. He may not be 100% for the match, but should Spain advance, he will play a pivotal role.
Betting lines: Spain are favoured greatly, as they have been the entire tournament, but recent history has shown that upsets are not only possible, but could happen to any team at any time. The Chileans will be happy to play strong defense and hold off the Spaniards, and history has shown that opportunistic teams can net a goal and hold on to the lead. Both teams are in good spots, but with another game going simultaneously, anything is possible. Look for Spain to struggle, as a string of surprise outcomes continues: Chile and Spain will draw, as Chile moves on and Spain awaits the result of the other group match.
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