At the moment, Argentina look almost unstoppable. They've played some great football and even their worst result of the tournament - a 1-0 win over Nigeria - could have been a much more comprehensive victory.
They certainly have the air of World Cup winners about them. The players look confident but not cocky, they seem to be a tightly knit unit and they've got the odd slice of luck when they needed it. No wonder world cup quarter finals betting odds expects them to outshine Germany tomorrow.
Unfortunately for their supporters it seems the draw has conspired against them, and for this reason I expect them to fall short when it comes down it.
On Saturday they will face a talented but fallible German side. A team who dominated England for most of their last-16 tie, but looked exceedingly fragile for 15 minutes either side of half time. I expect the South American side to progress, but they'll certainly know they've been in a game.
It's after this the problems really start. If things go according to form, their semi-final opponents will be a talented Spain side who seem to be growing into this tournament. Before they can book a date with Argentina, they will have to see of a well organised, but uninspiring Paraguay team.
Unless something dramatic happens, Spain should cruise to victory. I'm not expecting a big score, but even if it's just two or even one nil to the favourites I don't expect them to have to dig deep to make the semis.
World cup semi final betting odds will then note that it will leave them much more refreshed for the game against Argentina. The South American side will have to give it their though, and even if they do progress I expect this tie to be their undoing.
Over in the other side of the draw Holland and Brazil will contest a tough quarter final before facing a comparatively easy semi-final against Uruguay or Ghana. Let's not kid ourselves, it will be Brazil or Holland in the final and the fact they won't have to give it their all to get there means they have a distinct advantage.
Whether it's Argentina or Spain they face in the final is slightly irrelevant. That added bit of freshness will make all the difference for whichever side wins the first quarter final.
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