The Euro 2008 Cup will continue to produce some exciting and entertaining betting action on Saturday June 21, when the Netherlands will take on Russia in the third quarterfinal Euro 2008 match.  Many people feel that the Netherlands have just too strong of a team and that Russia does not have a chance.  Anything can happen in the Euro 2008 and no team should ever be discounted. Oddsmakers at SportsBetting.com have all your Euro 2008 betting odds heading into this Netherlands vs Russia Euro 2008 quarterfinal matchup.

The Dutch have been very impressive so far in the Euro Cup.  Fans should gain confidence as it looks like the Euro 2008 odds are showing its going to be the Netherlands year.  They finished the group stage with 3 wins for 9 points, and had the best goal differential statistics.  They scored 9 goals and only conceded one.  However no team that has won all their preliminary games has even won the cup, except France in 1984.  The Netherlands opened up with a rather impressive 3-0 win against Italy.  Star striker, Rudd van Nistelrooy led the way with the first goal that proved to be more than enough.  Next they defeated the French handily 4-1, which secured them a spot in the quarters.  They rested 10 of 11 starters in their last game against Romania and still managed to win the game 2-0.  They look as impressive as they ever have and are well on their way to glory.  Currently Oddsmakers at SportsBetting.com have the Netherlands as -143 Euro 2008 odds favorites heading into tomorrow match.

In contrast Russia began Euro 2008 with a bad start.  They were crushed by Spain 4-1 as David Villa had a hat trick.  They regrouped themselves for their next match against Greece, as they squeaked out a much needed win, 1-0.  This meant that they would need a win in their last match against Sweden.  They played amazing, skilled and tactical soccer and they dominated the entire game, winning by a score of 2-0 and advancing to the quarters.  Both Arshavin and Pavlyuckenko had the goals.  This will mark the first time that Russia have even got past the group stages in the major tournament in five tries.  In their only prior meeting, the Netherlands won 4-1 in the friendly last year.  This will be a great game to watch, but I feel the Dutch will be too much for Russia to handle.

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