Eight Legged Swinging Johnson predicts Spain Victory

[Paddy]

A British born, German based octopus which has correctly predicted all six of the outcomes of Germany's games has picked Spain to hoist the World Cup in Sunday's final match in South Africa.

Story in Vancouver Sun.

[Dirty]

Great to hear!!!! I took Spain Yesterday!!!!! Good to see you Paddy

[Paddy]

I think the octopus is right and Spain will come up winners Sunday. I think they are just too fast, especially on the break, for the Dutch. Its no surprise they are in the final, they were favorites to win before it started. The Dutch...playing a bit over their heads. I do see a penalty playing a major role in this.

[Dirty]

Should we take a flyer on the over Paddy?

[Paddy]

Over what? What's the number, I haven't looked yet.

[Dirty]

Games

Money Line

Spread

Game Total

07/10 11:30 AM - 3rd Place Game - 90 Minute Result - See Rules

6057. Uruguay

+360

+½ +110

ov 2½ -160

6058. Germany

-150

-½ -150

un 2½ +120

6059. Draw URY/GER

+245

07/11 11:30 AM - Final - 90 Minute Result - See Soccer Rules

6061. Netherlands

+235

Pk +145

ov 2 -125

6062. Spain

+105

Pk -185

un 2 -115

6063. Draw NET/ESP

+215

[Paddy]

It's all pretty tightly set, isn't it? 3 goals in regulation time? Just looking at some stats. The Netherlands have seven goals in the playoffs, and the Spanish have three. But the Spanish haven't conceded a goal yet, and the Dutch have given up four. So I expect the Spanish to score at least one and the Dutch to score at least one. If the Spanish score first, expect the Dutch to chase and be left open on the counter. That points to a good possibility of a 3 goal game. So I'd agree on the over. But I also see the regulation time tie as a strong possibility as well, and don't think 2-2 is out of the question.

[Dirty]

Thanks Paddy.... I was looking it over tonight and I thought a 2-1 game would probably be the score, but I don't know much about Soccer in the Big picture... never watched it much until this world cup