It’s been an extremely unpredictable 2014 World Cup. No one could have predicted a Costa Rica versus Greece knockout round game. The oddsmakers weren’t likely to project defending champion Spain getting knocked out so fast. Fellow traditional European power Italy crashed out early too. The sports books didn’t see that one coming either.
So who should you bet on to win three more games and take title? Brazil is the overwhelming favorite, but what underdog might pull off the upset?
First off, here the latest odds to win the whole thing (courtesy of SkyBet)
Brazil 11/4
Argentina 4/1
Germany 4/1
Holland 9/2
France 15/2
Colombia 12/1
Belgium 12/1
Costa Rica 66/1
People all over the world are wagering on this event, and the action is crazy. With the odds fluctuating so much, there’s bound to be heavy wagering at online casinos. Bettors will no doubt be consulting casino guides such as Casinodino. Netherlands are a very intriguing pick. They have the fourth best odds, as of now and they looked as impressive as any team in group play. Yes, they barely survived the round of eight, and only did so on a very controversial play. However, this could be their year. As anyone who’s wagered on this World Cup will tell you: unpredictability has been the rule at this tournament.
The Dutch may not be favored, but they were runner-up on three occasions; and also have a fourth place finish in 1998 on top of that. Oranje are the greatest program never to have won it all. Maybe their best player Robin van Persie, and their Coach Louis van Gaal can get close the deal this time. Both are among the finest in the world at their position; and they work alongside each other for both club and country.
As the World Cup concludes maybe it’s time to go for a longshot. And maybe The Netherlands is the way to go.