2010 FIFA World Cup Odds – South Africa Given 150-1 Odds To Win

Last Updated on June 9, 2010 6:16 pm by drew

S. Africa W. Cup Odds

It may not be enough to win the 2010 World Cup, but South Africa will clearly have the home-field advantage for this year’s event, which takes place in their home country.

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South Africa World Cup History:

Number of Previous World Cup Appearances: 2

Last Appearance: 2002

Best Finish: Group Stage

All-Time World Cup Record: 1-2-3

Odds:

According to oddsmakers from online sports book SPORTSBETTING.com,
South Africa has been given 150/1 odds to win the World Cup.

Spain is the favorite coming in with odds of 4/1.

2010 World Cup Qualifying:

Getting to host has its benefits as South Africa automatically qualifies for the event due to the fact it is hosting. Still, South Africa has been playing well heading into the event as it finished fourth in the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, losing to Spain in extra time in the third-place game.

Betting Analysis:

South Africa will be in Group A of the World Cup, joining Mexico, Uruguay, and France. While France is the favorite to win the group, South Africa could find a way to reach the round of 16 by beating Mexico and Uruguay. With its recent play, taking Brazil and Spain to the limit, it is conceivable that South Africa could do something special in this tournament. Add to that that it will have the fan support clearly on its side, and the World Cup could be memorable for South Africa.

2010 FIFA World Cup Odds – June 11-July 11 –

South Africa

Spain 4/1    

Brazil 9/2    

England 6/1    

Argentina 13/2    

Holland 10/1    

Germany 14/1    

Italy 14/1    

France 20/1    

Portugal 25/1    

Serbia 50/1    

Ivory Coast 50/1    

Chile 66/1    

USA 80/1    

Ghana 100/1    

Mexico 100/1    

Paraguay 100/1    

Cameroon 125/1    

Denmark 125/1    

Uruguay 150/1    

Nigeria 150/1    

Australia 150/1     

South Africa 150/1    

Greece 200/1    

Switzerland 250/1    

South Korea 250/1    

Slovakia 400/1    

Slovenia 500/1    

Japan 600/1    

Algeria 700/1    

Honduras 1000/1    

North Korea 2000/1    

New Zealand 2500/1 

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Posted: 6/9/10 6:16PM ET