Spain favored to win Confederations Cup

Spain are favorites to win this month’s Confederations Cup in South Africa, according to bookmakers. The European champions are closely followed by Italy.

The Spanish, who currently appear to be in great shape, make their first appearance at the Confederations Cup and if it was up to bookmakers, Vicente del Bosque’s men should take home the trophy.

In theory, the group stage should not be a big problem, as Spain play their first two games against the two least preferred teams for the final victory, New Zealand and Iraq. By the time Spain face hosts South Africa in the last group game, a spot in the semi finals may already be secured.

Bookmakers also feel that Brazil are most likely to face Spain in the final, with defeat as result.

The ‘Seleçao’ do face a slightly tougher task with group games against Egypt, United States and world champions Italy.

To get to the final, Spain and Brazil should face a tough task in the semi’s. Bookmakers foresee another Spain – Italy clash, a year after the Euro 2008 quarter finals where Spain went on to win on penalties. Brazil could meet with South Africa, whose home advantage might just cause Dunga’s side unexpected problems.

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