WORLD CUP 2010 QUARTER FINAL PREDICTIONS FOR URUGUAY VS GHANA

Uruguay are the distinct favourites across the board here, but you certainly get the feeling that Ghana are revelling in their underdog status and they are quite confident that they can be the first African side to make the semi-finals. 

Both teams have been punching above their weight throughout the entire tournament and these sides have been two of the main symbols of a World Cup that will forever be known for titanic upsets. 
Uruguay's odds to beat Ghana are priced at 1.9 with popular bookmaker Bet365. You can back the draw at 3.4 and that's not a bad price in all honesty as extra-time wouldn't be entirely surprising. 
Ghana's odds to win tonight are listed at 4.5 in the 90 minutes market and I think if you fancy Ghana to come from behind and win, it may pay dividends before placing a large wager on them. 
In regards to outright qualification for the next stage, you can back Uruguay at 1.44 while Ghana are listed at an enticing 2.75. This bet includes the option of your team winning on extra-time or penalties whereas the previous odds listed above count for the 90 minutes of normal-time only. 
If you do think extra-time or penalties is in the cards for tonights fixture you can back Uruguay at 10.0 to win on penalties and 10.0 to win in extra-time. Ghana are listed at 11.0 on penalties and 17.0 in extra-time. 
The over/under on goals is set at 2.5 with the under favoured heavily. You'll find it priced at 1.5 with the over available at 2.5. 
The first goal here is crucial and Uruguay are priced at 1.57 to score the first goal while Ghana are listed at 3.0. No goals in the match is available at 7.0. 
I think that Uruguay are justifiable favourites but I also get the feeling that Ghana can match them stride for stride if they keep their confidence high. Backing extra-time or a penalties victory is likely a wise choice as these two could battle out a stalemate into a penalty shootout.