Diego Maradona’s Argentina might have just managed to qualify for the World Cup, but their qualification campaign was far from convincing, the low point being the 6-1 loss to Bolivia. Spain, on the other hand, were magnificent in their group, winning all ten games to finish with a 100% record.

Spain are favourites for the game, priced at 19/20 (bet $20 to make $19 profit). Argentina are at 10/3, with the draw at 13/5.

Despite Argentina’s recent poor form, the favourite result is a 1-1 draw, priced at 6/1. A 1-0 Spain win is at 13/2, with a 2-1 win at 8/1. A 2-0 win for the Spanish is at 17/2, ahead of a 1-0 Argentina win at 10/1. A goalless draw is also at 10/1.

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will miss out through injury, but his usual strike partner David Villa is favourite to open the scoring at 5/1. Next is Alvaro Negredo at 6/1, followed by Daniel Guiza 13/2. Valencia midfielder Juan Mata is next at 7/1, together with Argentinian maestro Lionel Messi. Chelsea target Sergio Aguero is next for Argentina at 8/1, with strikers Carlos Tevez and Gonzalo Higuain both at 9/1.

Spain are 11/5 to be winning at half time and full time, and draw / Spain is at 4/1. Draw / draw is at 9/2, with Argentina / Argentina at 15/2.

Spain are joint favourites for the World Cup at 5/1, with Brazil sharing that price. Argentina are at 10/1 to win the World Cup.

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