Enormous events like the 2014 World Cup open up numerous opportunities to make some quick, easy money in sports betting. Aside from the regular lines in which you can wager on some straight bets, you can also pick from a variety of props to earn you even more cash.
Brazil and Netherlands will try to squeeze out what they can after losing their respective semifinals in a battle for third place. Not only will the game be exciting, the numerous prop bets will get you even more invested in the game. Here is the comprehensive preview and prediction for the Brazil vs. Netherlands bronze medal game. In the meantime, read on for more options to tickle your betting buds.
If prop betting is your flavor, you’ll find our prop betting preview and picks for the Germany-Argentina final here.
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2014 World Cup Third-Place Game Prop Betting Picks and Predictions
[sc:Soccer240banner ]Netherlands is coming off back-to-back scoreless draws, suddenly struggling to score despite their best attempts on goal. Their last outing against Argentina saw them take only seven shots (three on target), the fewest they’ve had at this tournament. On the other hand, Brazil has shown that its offense can be shut down against Mexico and Germany.
For this match, expect Netherlands to crowd the midfield like Mexico did to contain Brazil, and keep the scoring low. With that in mind, the game could easily remain scoreless through extra time, and is well worth the risk at +1,450. $20 bet would win you $290, which more than makes up for the risk.
Part of the Netherlands’ scoring woes can be explained by the quality of defenses they faced in the second stage of the tournament. Netherlands would’ve been able to pick apart Brazil’s defense if the team was still without their best defender in Thiago Silva. However, with Brazil’s captain returning to command the pitch, expect the Dutch’s scoring woes to continue. Silva has 45 total clearances in five games played at the 2014 World Cup.
Netherlands’ dynamic duo Arjen Robben and Robin Van Persie have failed to produce goals in their last four games. Two of those games were scoreless draws that led to penalty kicks. On the other hand, Brazil struggled without their star striker in their semifinal match against Germany. Robben may not even start on Saturday and without Neymar, the Brazilians appear toothless.
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With both Brazil and Netherlands struggling to find the back of the net, expect this match to go to a penalty shoot-out. Even without Neymar, Brazil exceled at their shoot-out against Chile. Defenders David Luiz and Marcelo defeated the opposing ‘keeper, while Julio Cesar had two brilliant saves.
This option will also net you a huge sum with a bet. $10 will give you a profit of $110.
Netherlands at Brazil: Team to Finish Third at the 2014 FIFA World Cup
With one of Brazil’s key players in Thiago Silva back to command them on the field, expect them to have a renewed fire to inspire their countrymen. However, their forwards aren’t talented enough to score against the top teams at the World Cup without Neymar. Oscar is the only forward that Brazil has with more than one goal, and the little man has struggled mightily with his finish. The Dutch, on the other hand, will have difficulties against a revitalized Brazilian defense led by the host nation’s captain.
Nevertheless, expect Brazil to salvage their World Cup campaign with a third-place finish after an intense penalty shoot-out.
All-in-all, if you bet $5 on each of the prop bets listed above, you stand a chance to win a total of $172.83 on $25 risked if all your bets hit. That’s a huge amount that you simply cannot miss. Create a betting account now to get into the action as the world’s biggest sporting event comes to an end.
