Spain massive favorites to top Group 5 in World Cup Qualifying
by Nila Amerova
Reigning European champions Spain are massive favourites to top Group 5 in World Cup qualifiers. And the favouritism doesn’t stop there as it transcends to the world finals proper with many soccer experts and analysts having them going all the way. Early days yet. The business of qualifying is not done and next up is Estonia.
Spain are the current Group 5 leaders with 21 points, six points clear of their nearest threat Bosnia-Herzegovina. With three matches to go before the qualies are done and dusted Spain have ample opportunity to advance their leadership intentions, not to mention in this upcoming fixture against Estonia – fifth in the Group with 5 points hauled in seven matches.
Soccer Betting Line:
Spain -3½ -125 -3000 4 O -115 U -105 Draw +1100
Estonia +3½ +105 +3000 4 O -115 U -105 Draw +1100
Match Time: 04:00PM Eastern Time Wednesday September 9, 2009
Soccer Betting Verdict: Spain have shown impressive form in qualifying. They are on a seven match-winning streak in the competition, which includes scoring 18 goals and conceding only 2. They are formidable opponents and they will aim to continue their perfect streak against Estonia.
For soccer bettors looking to back Spain they can bet their -3000 favourite odds are a lock for the win, admittedly, they are not wholly enticing.
Estonia have tallied five points in the competition with a 1-2-4 mark. Most significantly, they have scored only seven goals and conceded 19. That is an average of 1 goal for and 2.7 goals against.
Going on that statistic, soccer bettors will find much better value in the spread and totals. Take Spain to cover the spread at -3 ½ -125 and the totals at Over 4 -115. The theory is that with Estonia so porous they will be pushovers against Spain who have no trouble raining down goals. The last time they met Spain beat Estonia 3:0. That was last year. It is down to the wire know in world cup qualification and Estonia is out. There is little incentive to win this match let alone derail Spain. Spain should have a much easier match this time around.
Soccer Free Picks: Spain at -3000| Over 4 -115 and Spain to cover the spread at -3 ½ -125
