Australia v Spain Tip: Further Humiliation for Departing Champions?

Monday will be a horrible day for Spain who must go through the motions as departing champions knowing that nothing they do will rectify even a slice of the damage already done.

Having lost both of their crucial first two games without even showing much in the way of fight, it’s hard to see La Roja suddenly re-discovering their passion when it matters least. Vicente del Bosque has stated he is willing to depart as head coach if people want him to go, but either way, a dead rubber against Australia won’t be the dawn of a new era.

For the Socceroos, although they have also lost two matches, the vibe will be entirely different. They have acquitted themselves superbly having fought back gallantly against Chile before leading the Netherlands 2-1 in the second half.

For Ange Postecoglou’s boys, a final game against glamorous opponents represents a golden opportunity to gain the prestigious result which their performances deserve. In the circumstances Australia look a real bargain to win at best odds of 5/1 (BetVictor) in the draw no bet market. If the game ends level, you get your money back.