29th May 2012 | Euro 2012
Spain Euro 2012 Odds
High profile absentees may harm Spain's hopes of a third major trophy in a row.
Spain
FIFA Ranking: 1
Qualifying Campaign: W8 DO LO
Average points per game: 3
Average goals scored: 3.3
Average goals conceded: 0.8
Summary:
Champions of Europe in 2008, champions of the world in 2010, Spain come into this latest quest for glory with a 100% win record in qualification.
So is there any point in the other teams showing up? Yes. Del Bosque must maintain standards without David Villa, his leading goalscorer and Carles Puyol, the iconic centre-half. With midfield dynamo Xavi also troubled by a calf injury from the end of the domestic season, preparations are far from ideal for the favourites.
Prediction:
The betting on Spain’s top scorer at the championship has been shaken up by David Villa’s withdrawal. Fernando Llorente is the obvious man to step up at 7/2 (PaddyPower). Alternatives look weak with the erratic Torres (9/2 BetVictor) and midfielders Fabregas (10/1 Boylesports) and Silva (12/1 Bet365) next on the list.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 16:58 29th May, 2012 but subject to change
