Friendly: Spain vs USA
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Spain vs USA betting odds
| Bookie |
1 |
X |
2 |
<2.5 |
>2.5 |
| Gamebookers |
1.30 |
4.50 |
11.00 |
1.90 |
1.80 |
| Bet365 |
1.30 |
4.75 |
12.00 |
1.90 |
1.95 |
| Expekt |
1.30 |
4.75 |
9.75 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| MyBet |
1.30 |
4.30 |
8.85 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
| PinnacleSports |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
1.94 |
1.96 |
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Last test for Spain before their duel against Russia. Last chance to try out some combinations they didn't so far, though it is hard to believe that there are some. Their rivals are preparing for the match against Barbados, where they are absolute favourites.
All-time losers
Spanish national squad is famous for being among the favourites in each competition and end up disappointing everyone in spite of their extremely high individual quality. They simply can’t mark a higher success and they find it impossible to move further from the quarterfinals. This time the situation is different, since hardly anyone thinks that they can seriously join the race for the trophy that has been out of their hands for 44 years.
Aragones claims that this team have just what it takes to finally succeed. The fact is that everyone in this squad plays for the welfare of the team. They have put aside their vanity and subjected all to the team. The result against Peru doesn’t quite agree with this. They reached victory after a goal three minutes into stoppage time, but before that they kept on hitting the woodwork and Peru leveled the score after a clumsy action of a Spanish defender. Spain showed that they are ready for the beginning of European championship and that they wish to at least confirm their role of favourites.
Raul’s absence is the news that won’t occupy the front pages in Spain for much longer. Aragones was not so loud as usual; whether it was because his side don't stand much chance or he is just waiting for his time is yet to be seen.
Series interrupted
Before the duel against England, USA national squad have gone five matches unbeaten and for the first time in history they managed to win European teams twice in a row. This happened in January and March this year. Still, few days ago they lost 2:0 to England which was not unexpected. They are using these matches to prepare for World Cup 2010 qualifications the best they can.
USA became regular participants in the World Cups, mostly because of the lack of competition and also because they did a good work in America. They made the professional league, invested a lot of money in signing the players to attract the spectators. Organization of World Cup 1994 contributed a lot to it. They have never marked any higher success. Their best players perform mostly in Europe, on the Island.
Experience of the players that have been playing a long time in Europe means a lot to the squad, and they also have Beasley, an extremely fast attacker who can cause a lot of problems.
European squads are still too strong for them but this difference is constantly getting smaller.
Betting Verdict
Spain will attack and try to win the match so they can travel to EURO relaxed. If they play the way they can, we can’t see how Americans can jeopardize them. Odds for Spain to win are too low so perhaps it is best to bet on over 2.5 goals
Our tip: Bet 6 on Over 2.5 goals
Odds 1.65 at
Bookmaker: Gamebookers
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