HOLLAND are the only short-priced favourites in the last eight – and that's understandable.
The Dutch strolled through their group then survived a massive scare against Mexico when they needed two goals in the final few minutes to qualify.
Next up it's shocktroops Costa Rica who have raised their game to put away Uruguay, Italy, England and then Greece on penalties.
For me this is where the Central Americans' adventure ends but no way will it be easy for the Dutch who will need the likes of Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie to be at their best.
Robben's been a threat throughout and is 9-2 at Paddy Power and bet365 to hit the opener. Van Persie hasn't done much since his wonder header against Spain but could bounce back to life and is 7-2 at bet365 and McBookie to hit the opener.
Costa Rica's biggest threat is likely to come from Arsenal kid Joel Campbell who is 10-1 at BetVictor to break the deadlock.
And if you're looking for a Chris Guy-type scorer at a big price what about Stefan de Vrij, who has already been on target in Brazil, at 40-1 with Ladbrokes. He is 15-1 at McBookie and BetVictor to score.
And easyodds point out the Dutch have come from behind to win in three of their four matches at the tournament. BetVictor and McBookie go 21-2 they do it again.
I'm on the Dutch to win although a best 8-15 at bet365 looks a bit short while they are 1-4 at Ladbrokes to qualify.
Costa Rica were 750-1 to make the semis before the tournament and are now a biggest 7-1 with bet365.
They are 7-1 at boylesports to win in 90 minutes but it's the end of the road and the future remains Oranje.
Recommended Bets
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(8-15, bet365)
Robben to score first
(9-2, Paddy Power, bet365)
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