Huge gamble on Dutch midfielder being shown a card against Spain

Mark Van Bommel has been heavily backed to be booked in tonight’s World Cup final between Spain and Holland, with his odds of being shown a yellow card cut from 7/4 to 5/6 by Bet365.

The Dutch midfielder has only been booked once in South Africa, in the semi-final against Uruguay, but he has walked a tightrope with referees throughout the tournament for his aggressive style of play and tough tackling.

Bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth:

"This is the biggest plunge we've ever seen on a player to be booked and we're just hoping van Bommel continues to get away with it!

"They've taken the 7/4, 11/8 and even money, whilst he's just 5/1 (opened 7/1) to be cautioned first and 14/1 (from 33/1) to see red."

Holland v Spain - Mark van Bommel Specials

To Be Booked                         5/6
To Be Sent Off                       14/1

First Player Carded

Mark van Bommel                    5/1
Nigel De Jong                           8/1
Johnny Heitinga                        9/1
Sergio Busquets                        10/1
Xabi Alonso                             10/1
Sergio Ramos                           11/1
Joris Mathijsen                         11/1
Gerard Pique                            12/1
No Card                                    16/1