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Here are two "objective" reasons why I think the Netherlands (Holland) will win today's World Cup final:

• They have scored more goals than Spain in the 2010 World Cup. They have scored 12 goals and let in 5 and are unbeaten so far. Spain's track record in goals is 7-2 with one loss against Switzerland.  
• They have demonstrated their ability to fight back when the chips are down. In the game against Brazil, they fought back after being down 1:0 at half time to win 2:1. Spain failed to deliver after being 1:0 down against Switzerland and lost.

Would you rather bet on the fire power of Robben, Snijder, Kuyt and van Persie scoring goals for the Dutch or David Villa for Spain? 

The Dutch football oracle Johan Cruijff on the other hand prefers Spain's style of football and thinks they are favourites but has avoided making any predictions, which makes sense because he is Dutch but lives in Spain.  Read more