World Cup Offers Gamblers Powerhouse Match Of England Vs. Germany

When tournament organizers begin piecing together the World Cup, their ultimate hope is that the top teams in the world are left standing as the tournament wears. After a wild group stage, some unexpected results have led to power match ups in the knockout stage.

The two games scheduled for today in South Africa look like they should have taken place in the quarter-finals and not in the knockout round. The first game features traditional powers Germany and England, and the late game pits tournament favorite Argentina against Mexico.

All four of these teams are ranked in the top ten in the world, and the most surprising match up at this stage is Germany and England. Germany won their group, but England was surprised by the USA, who snuck past them to win the group.

The odds makers could not have created betting odds with more of an even feel. England is the favorite, with odds of +170, while Germany is only slightly higher at +175. The total for the game is only two, suggesting that it may take overtime or penalty kicks to decide the winner.

Argentina cruised through their group, and looks like one of the strongest squads in the World Cup. Mexico played well in the group stage, but must come up with a flawless performance if they are going to upset Argentina. Lionel Messi is considered to be the best player in the world by many soccer analysts, aand Diego Maradona has plenty of other weapons besides Messi.

Mexico has odds of +575, tempting for those gamblers who enjoy betting on underdogs. Argentina will cost bettors $200 for every $100 they attempt to win. The total for this match is 2.5, with both teams having strikers that know how to put the ball in the back of the net.

June 27, 2010
Posted By Vincent Tapoglia III
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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