World Cup Odds - Brazil, Spain Lead The Way In South Africa, But Will They Prevail?

World Cup betting odds for South Africa 2010 have the top two teams in FIFA’s rankings leading the way, but a talented dark horse has the ability to nip them to the finish line. Here is a look at the World Cup odds for the group stages, followed by the outright odds for the teams that should make it past the first round.

Group A

Group A Pick: France should top the group, while Uruguay and Mexico battle for second. Mexico’s quality shines through.

Group B

Group B Pick: Argentina should roll through this group, while Nigeria will hold off the low-scoring Greeks and South Koreans.

Group C

Group C Pick: Look for the English to take this group, while the Americans will hold off Slovenia in a thriller.

Group D

Group D Pick: The Germans will go through, while the second spot will be decided by injuries; if Ghana gets their midfielders back, they progress. If not, the tough Serbs will go through.

Group E

Group E Pick: Take the Dutch to the next round, along with Cameroon, who have a striker (Samuel E’to) that buries most of the chances he gets.

Group F

Group F Pick: The defending champs will have a chance to continue their repeat quest, while Paraguay proves their qualification campaign was no fluke.

Group G

Group G Pick: The Brazilians and Portugal should go through in the group of death, but it wouldn’t be a big surprise if the Ivorians advanced.

Group H

Group H Pick: Spain should have an easy time in the group stages, while Chile is another South American team that could make some noise.

World Cup Odds: Round of 16 Matchups

France (+1100) vs Nigeria (+8000)
The Nigerians will pull off the upset in the second round as the French strikers fail to put away any of their chances.

Argentina (+700) vs Mexico (+6600)
If Mexico decides they want to play an open game with Argentina, it wouldn’t be pretty for the Mexicans. Take Argentina.

England (+550) vs Ghana (+6600)
England show a better tactical game with Fabio Capello leading the way, but Ghana won’t be an easy opponent.

Germany (+1200) vs USA (+8000)
The Germans will efficiently thump the Americans, who still have a way to go before they’re among the world’s powers.

Netherlands (+1400) vs Paraguay (+5000)
This could end up being the most entertaining match of the second round, but look for the Dutch, powered by Arjen Robben, to go through.

Italy (+1100) vs Cameroon (+6600)
An African team pulls off another upset as the defending champions go crashing out, showing their age. It also helps that E’to plays in Italy, so he’ll know what to expect.

Brazil (+350) vs Chile (+3300)
In another entertaining match, the Brazilians will edge Chile to go on to the quarterfinals for the fifth straight World Cup.

Spain (+350) vs Portugal (+2500)
In a game that goes deeper than soccer, the Portuguese will send Spain to another tough World Cup defeat with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the way.

World Cup Odds: Quarter-Final Matchups

Argentina (+700) vs Nigeria (+8000)
The buck stops here for Nigeria, who won’t be able to slow down Argentina’s Lionel Messi.

England (+550) vs Germany (+1200)
In another edition of one of the great soccer rivalries, England will prevail in a match that could go to extra time, or even penalties.

Netherlands (+1400) vs Cameroon (+6600)
The Dutch survive a scare from Cameroon, but they’ll go through to the semi-finals.

Brazil (+350) vs Portugal (+2500)
Portugal get revenge for a loss to the Brazilians in the group stages, while taking out the other co-favorite.

World Cup Odds: Semi-Finals Matchups

Argentina (+700) vs England (+550)
Argentina coach Diego Maradona comes back to haunt the English again, but furthermore, Messi will win his battle with Wayne Rooney.

Netherlands (+1400) vs Portugal (+2500)
Portugal continues their stunning roll with a win in a match of two great underachievers on the world stage.

World Cup Odds: Finals Matchup

Argentina (+700) vs Portugal (+2500)
Portugal’s improved defense is the difference as they shut down Messi en route to an unlikely World Cup win.

World Cup Odds - Award Predictions

Golden Ball: Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal
Golden Boot: Wayne Rooney, England
Yashin Award: Eduardo, Portugal
Best Young Player: Pato, Brazil
FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Brazil
Most Entertaining Team: Argentina

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