SPAIN VS USA PREVIEW 2009 CONFEDERATIONS CUP BETTING TIPS

Spain goes into their match against the USA as the 1/4 favourites to confirm their place in the final of the 2009 Confederations Cup. The Americans even being this far in the competition is a surprise to many as they needed a big turnaround against Egypt to get this far. Landon Donovan's side are listed at 11/1 to take the unlikely win against the reigning European Champions. The draw pays out at 9/2. The favoured correct score, confirmed by popular UK bookmaker William Hill, is a 2-0 to Spain at a slim 9/2. 1-0 Spain pays out at 5/1 while 2-1 Spain is listed at 17/2. A USA victory 2-1 (their most likely margin) would be 33/1 and a 1-0 victory to the United States pays out at 18/1. A 1-1 draw is 9/1. Spain to win both halves pays 8/11 while USA to win both halves is a titanic 22/1. Draw/Spain is 3/1 while Draw/USA is 20/1. Spain/USA is the long shot at 50/1. David Villa and Fernando Torres are co-favourites to score first/last at 7/2. Fernando Llorente is 5/1 while Daniel Guiza is 11/2. Cesc Fabregas is 8/1 alongside Alberto Riera. Xavi carries a 12/1 price while Carles Puyol is 33/1. Landon Donovan to score first or last pays 12/1, the same price as Charlie Davies. COnor Casey and Jozy Altidore are 14/1 with Clint Dempsey at 16/1. DaMarcus Beasley is 20/1 while Freddy Adu pays out at 25/1. USA on a Draw No Bet is 11/2. Spain is 1/16. The bookmakers fancy more than 2 goals with Over 2 at an odds-on price of 4/6. Exactly 2 goals is 14/5 and Under 2 is 11/4. The handicap has been set at -2.0 and USA (+2.0) is 10/11 while Spain (-2.0) is listed at 2/1. The shortest odds on time of first goal is the opening 10 minutes- we all know this one could shape up to be a real barn-burner. Spain are definitely the favourites and I would back them at 3-1 and 3-0 while the USA could put in a good shift and maybe take this one 2-1. Spain/Spain is a solid bet at 8/11 if you're playing it safe.