Bet Paraguay vs New Zealand Odds in 2010 World Cup
Bet Paraguay vs New Zealand Odds in 2010 World Cup
While Slovakia vs Italy takes place from Johannesburg at 10:00am EST (16:00), Paraguay vs New Zealand will kick-off at the same time from Polokwane as the teams play to decide the last points in the Group F bracket. Online bookmakers have Paraguay -240 favorites in FIFA World Cup betting odds vs New Zealand +650 while a draw would pay +300. Paraguay -1 goal (-125) are also soccer betting favorites in point-spread odds vs New Zealand +1 (-105) with the over/under total sitting at 2.5 UNDER (-140). Paraguay sits on top of the Group F bracket with 4-points, New Zealand and Italy are tied for runners-up with 2-points and Slovakia sits in last place with one point.
Paraguay started off their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw with Italy, handled Slovakia 2-0 in their next match and are assured to reach the round of 16 with a win. Although the stats sheets don't show it, La Albirroja manager Gerardo Martino is expecting a tough physical encounter against the All Whites. "New Zealand have a different style to that of Italy but they also create other types of complications," said Martino this week. "We have a lot of respect for their physicality as they know how to exploit this. I can't imagine any coach who is not aware of this. I don't think it is going to be easy in any way." Bet Paraguay -240 as favorites in FIFA World Cup betting odds vs New Zealand with up to 260% in total bonuses and a 200% poker bonus.
New Zealand has everything to play for as the All Whites could actually see their way through to the round of 16 with a draw vs Paraguay and a lower draw in the Slovakia vs Italy match. With that in mind, expect New Zealand to play a consistent attacking game. "I don't think we will hold back. I think we are competitive - nothing else and no different to a lot of sides at this World Cup," said manager Ricki Herbert this week. "Paraguay have some wonderful players but so did Italy and they got little from us. It is a fantastic position to be in and we will wake up tomorrow really looking forward to it."