LONDON (June 27, 2008) – Sunday’s Euro 2008 Final in Vienna between Spain and Germany is shaping up to be a potential classic, with all the right ingredients: Two soccer powerhouses. Too many star players to count. Two vastly different approaches to the strategy of the game. A nation of perennial soccer underachievers versus one that always seems to peak at the critical moment. Who will emerge victorious?
For years the Spanish national soccer team has tantalized with its skill and flair, only to crumble under the weight of expectation time and again in major competitions. By contrast, Germany will never be lauded for conforming to the ideals of the ‘Beautiful Game,’ but their dull, clinical style has earned them three World Cup and three Euro triumphs. On Sunday, the two styles will battle for the ultimate prize in European soccer, and Logans.com’s oddsmakers feel the time is right for Spain to finally fulfil its promise.
“There is no question that Spain have been the best team in the tournament so far, they breezed through the round robin and dominated Russia in the semi-final,” said John Thomas, Logans.com spokesperson. “On the other hand, Germany has already lost once in the round robin and probably should have lost by a bucket of goals to Turkey in the semi final. So on form, Spain has to be the favorite.”
But, as Holland and Portugal demonstrated in the first knock-out stage, form sometimes doesn’t matter when the stakes are raised. After destroying Italy, France and Romania in the opening round, Holland was toyed with by Russia in the quarterfinal. Portugal romped through their group stage before falling to Germany in their quarterfinal. If there is one team that has historically proven it can raise its game for a big match it is Germany. Although they have struggled defensively, they possess a great counter attack with the likes of strikers Podolski and Klose.
An added dimension to the final will be the absence from the Spanish lineup of star midfielder and the tournament’s eliding goal scorer, David Villa. Villa suffered a leg injury in the first half of the semi-final against Russia and will not play on Sunday. While his replacement, Cesc Fabregas, was terrific in the role, both teams would wish to have their full line-ups available for what should be a close, tight game.
Logans.com has Spain as a 4-7 favorite to win the tournament, with Germany a 5-4 bet. In addition, they are also offering odds on which team and player wills core the game’s first goal, total goals scored, which half will feature the most goals and odds on predicting the correct score of the game.
For complete and up-to-date odds, visit www.logans.com/live-lines
Euro 2008 – Odds to Win
Spain 4-7
Germany 5-4
Euro 2008 Final – Game Odds
Spain 2.30
Tie 3.10
Germany 2.90
Euro 2008 Final – Over/Under total goals scored
Over 2.5 2.00
Under 2.5 1.65
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