Since the victor of Friday’s quarterfinal match between Ghana and Uruguay will have a place in the final four, there will be at least one surprise team in the semifinals of World Cup odds in soccer betting.

Uruguay is a half goal fave in World Cup wagering at the sportsbook on Friday in this match that can be seen on ESPN with the total at two under.

World Cup odds like Uruguay but it is not a major line vs Ghana. The 3-way line has Uruguay at +115, Ghana at +260 and the Draw at +260. Keep in mind the tie would pay off if the game ends even after 90 minutes and injury time, since this is a knockout game.

Ghana has been a shocking team to date in World Cup wagering and they will try to keep their run going vs Uruguay. Ghana has had an outstanding defense and just enough scoring led by the midfield of Kevin-Prince Boateng and Dede Ayew. Ayew won’t play on Friday because of suspension and Jonathan Mensah is also suspended, which will be a difficulty for Ghana. Boateng is also handling a hamstring injury and he might not be at full power if he plays in any way. Even if they were at full power, it would have been difficult enough for Ghana to score vs a very good Uruguay defense.

Ghana attained the last 8 for the first time by beating the united states 2-1 after extra time. This marks the 2nd consecutive World Cup that Ghana has removed the USA.

They are the last leftover African team, and this is the first time in Ghana’s history that they have reached the quarterfinals. Even if they are removed by Uruguay on Friday, they can be proud of this historical time in their soccer history. They’re trying to become the first African side to reach the semi-finals of the championship. Ghana became the 3rd African team to reach the final 8 of football’s leading competition, following Senegal in 2002 and Cameroon in 1990.

Uruguay is somewhat of a shocking in the quarterfinals but taking a look at their roster it is not hard to see why they’re winning vs the World Cup odds. Striker Diego Forlan is capable of scoring goals, the defense for Uruguay is exceptional and they’re gaining sound goaltending. Uruguay is one of only a few squads that have more than one good scoring menace as additionally to Forlan they also have Luis Suarez. On defense they have a exceptional defender in Diego Godin who has been as good as anyone in the World Cup. They also have an underrated midfielder in Diego Perez.

In recent World Cups they have done nothing, though Uruguay has a rich history in the World Cup. Uruguay won their first two World Cups in 1939 and in 1950 but after achieving the semifinals in 1970 they had virtually no success. That may change on Friday as they’re favored to get by Ghana in quarterfinal World Cup odds. They’re wanting to advance to the last four for the 1st time since 1970.


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