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Spain odds and free bets for 2010 World Cup

Spain go into the World Cup as favourites in most punters eyes and this is reflected in their odds to win the competition, which are at 9/2 with Victor Chandler. These odds seem justified as Spain are the form team in the world, having only lost one match since 2006.

Spain have been drawn in Group H alongside Chile, Switzerland and Honduras. This is seen as a favourable draw, hence their odds to win the group are as low as 4/11 thanks to Paddy Power. The second round could see a potentially explosive clash with near neighbours Portugal, before possibly playing Italy in the Quarter Finals and either Argentina or Germany in the Semi Finals.      

Spain enjoyed a perfect qualifying campaign, winning each of their 10 games, finishing with 30 points.

Spain has a lethal strike force containing two of the world’s best strikers in Fernando Torres and David Villa. Whilst Torres has found it difficult to transfer his fantastic club form to the International area, Villa has had none such problem. His record of 36 goals in 54 appearances is nothing short of remarkable and if Spain can keep him fit they have a great chance winning the World Cup. Villa has experience in tournament football as he won the golden boot en route to Spain’s triumphant Euro 2008 and his odds of 11/1 with Bet365 to replicate that feet during this tournament are well worth looking at.

On paper, Spain have the best team in the tournament. At the back, they can look to the experience of Iker Casillas and Carles Puyol, in midfield they possess the creativity of Xavi and Andres Iniesta and in attack they can call on the deadly duo of Fernando Torres and David Villa. As with any tournament football it is vitally important that you keep your best players fit and have a slice of luck and if this is the case I believe Spain will win the World Cup.        

Reccomended bets: Spain to win their group at odds of 4/11 with Paddy Power

Fernando Torres to be Top Spanish goalscorer at 7/4 with Blue square .

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