Germany v Spain Odds

The Germany v Spain odds for this Germany Spain betting Euro 2008 final are very close. The online bookmakers have the Spanish as favourites to win their first championship trophy for 44 years. Euro 2008 has been a fantastic tournament, almost every match has offered quality entertainment and the football played has been of a very high standard. There have been shocks and surprises galore, with many of the fancied teams going out early, beaten at the hands of a team that were complete outsiders when the tournament began. Turkey for instance surpassed even their highest expectations, their win against the Czech Republic and penalty shoot out victory over Croatia were just two of the highlights in this rollercoaster ride of a tournament.

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Despite all the shocks, it is astounding to find that the two pre-tournament favourites, Germany and Spain, come together in the final. Germany in particular, as they are a team that blow and hot cold with a click of a finger. Magnificent in their matches against Poland and Portugal, but unrecognisable against Croatia and Turkey. Admittedly they got up off the floor to beat the ‘Turks’, but they were well beaten by an excellent footballing side in Croatia. They will face another excellent footballing side in Spain. The Spanish have looked the best team in the tournament overall. They have strength and skill in depth, they score goals for fun and their possession play is simply brilliant. The only surprise to most football followers is how can coach, Luis Aragones can leave Cesc Fabregas on the bench. There is little doubt that before he came on after a half an hour against Russiia in the semi final, Spain were struggling to stamp their authority on the game, but once he replaced the injured David Villa, it was visibly noticeable how the spirit of the team was lifted. There 3-0 win without either Torres or Villa scoring, underlined their ability and we take them to beat the Germans in the final. They are 5/4 to win, with the Germans at 2/1.

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