Argentina's easy road is no more as Switzerland are no slouches. This team is quick in transition and has quality in the final third. Against Argentina's suspect defense, they will score. However, the Swiss are sometimes too aggressive and fin themselves in poor defensive positions. Argentina will exploit this and score at least a couple.
*Over (3.5) +229
Argentina (3-1) +1259
Switzerland vs Argentina:
Argentina's easy road is no more as Switzerland are no slouches. This team is quick in transition and has quality in the final third. Against Argentina's suspect defense, they will score. However, the Swiss are sometimes too aggressive and fin themselves in poor defensive positions. Argentina will exploit this and score at least a couple.
With Belgiums injuries at the backline and the possibility of Altifdore's return, I am surprised to see them so favoured. The US have played at a high pace and have defended tremendously well. Belgium has not impressed but has won nonetheless. Shocked at the value on the US and because of the real possibility of a draw I will take them on the spread.
*USA (+0.5) -108
USA (Clean Sheet) +671
Belgium vs USA:
With Belgiums injuries at the backline and the possibility of Altifdore's return, I am surprised to see them so favoured. The US have played at a high pace and have defended tremendously well. Belgium has not impressed but has won nonetheless. Shocked at the value on the US and because of the real possibility of a draw I will take them on the spread.
Argentina's easy road is no more as Switzerland are no slouches. This team is quick in transition and has quality in the final third. Against Argentina's suspect defense, they will score. However, the Swiss are sometimes too aggressive and fin themselves in poor defensive positions. Argentina will exploit this and score at least a couple.
*Over (3.5) +229 2.00
Argentina (3-1) +1259 1.00
Quote Originally Posted by Nesci:
Switzerland vs Argentina:
Argentina's easy road is no more as Switzerland are no slouches. This team is quick in transition and has quality in the final third. Against Argentina's suspect defense, they will score. However, the Swiss are sometimes too aggressive and fin themselves in poor defensive positions. Argentina will exploit this and score at least a couple.
With Belgiums injuries at the backline and the possibility of Altifdore's return, I am surprised to see them so favoured. The US have played at a high pace and have defended tremendously well. Belgium has not impressed but has won nonetheless. Shocked at the value on the US and because of the real possibility of a draw I will take them on the spread.
*USA (+0.5) -108 2.00
USA (Clean Sheet) +671 1.00
Quote Originally Posted by Nesci:
Belgium vs USA:
With Belgiums injuries at the backline and the possibility of Altifdore's return, I am surprised to see them so favoured. The US have played at a high pace and have defended tremendously well. Belgium has not impressed but has won nonetheless. Shocked at the value on the US and because of the real possibility of a draw I will take them on the spread.
This is quite the fixture folks. Colombia have arguably been the most impressive side thus far thanks too their significant midfield advantage in each match they have played. Brazil have not peaked and have really done just enough on both ends to get the results. Last game Brazil were in tears before and after the shootout prompting individual meetings for the players with the team psychologist. Mentally I think having overcome last matches near-death (not much of a stretch...) experience, Brazil will play loosely and with the typical flare and gusto we have come to expect from them.
Having said this, the loss of Gustavo is big. He has been a force in the defensive midfield position and is more consistent than a sometimes disappointing Oscar. James should be able to do damage despite Brazil focusing in on him because of the Gustavo loss. The back 4 of Brazil has not been at their best either which shocks me because on paper this is the best back 4 in the world.
I expect Brazil to push the pace which suits both them and Colombia. It may very well be end to end stuff and I think Brazil have more firepower and will be at the best we have seen them since the Confederation's Cup. Colombia may shrink under the pressure if Brazil get an early lead, which is more than possible.
Going to be one of the best game's of the tournament.
*Brazil (Score 1st Half) (-109)
Over (3.5) Goals (+324)
Brazil vs Colombia:
This is quite the fixture folks. Colombia have arguably been the most impressive side thus far thanks too their significant midfield advantage in each match they have played. Brazil have not peaked and have really done just enough on both ends to get the results. Last game Brazil were in tears before and after the shootout prompting individual meetings for the players with the team psychologist. Mentally I think having overcome last matches near-death (not much of a stretch...) experience, Brazil will play loosely and with the typical flare and gusto we have come to expect from them.
Having said this, the loss of Gustavo is big. He has been a force in the defensive midfield position and is more consistent than a sometimes disappointing Oscar. James should be able to do damage despite Brazil focusing in on him because of the Gustavo loss. The back 4 of Brazil has not been at their best either which shocks me because on paper this is the best back 4 in the world.
I expect Brazil to push the pace which suits both them and Colombia. It may very well be end to end stuff and I think Brazil have more firepower and will be at the best we have seen them since the Confederation's Cup. Colombia may shrink under the pressure if Brazil get an early lead, which is more than possible.
Going to be one of the best game's of the tournament.
Argentina, like Brazil, have been scraping out wins. Belgium, like Colombia, have been more impressive. However, I see this one turning out a little differently. This is the first game Argentina will play against a team with a superior midfield. Belgium also have superior defense and a much better keeper. Argentina are certainly more lethal up top but Belgium can score as well. I see Belgium as the clear winner here as well as both teams scoring, really going for this one. So confident both teams score, that I will do what I have not yet done and make a 3 unit play on BTTS (represented by a # sign)
#BTTS (-106)
*Belgium (Advance) (+163)
Belgium (3) Argentina (2) +4000
Belgium (3) Argentina (1) +4019
Belgium vs Argentina:
Argentina, like Brazil, have been scraping out wins. Belgium, like Colombia, have been more impressive. However, I see this one turning out a little differently. This is the first game Argentina will play against a team with a superior midfield. Belgium also have superior defense and a much better keeper. Argentina are certainly more lethal up top but Belgium can score as well. I see Belgium as the clear winner here as well as both teams scoring, really going for this one. So confident both teams score, that I will do what I have not yet done and make a 3 unit play on BTTS (represented by a # sign)
Not much to say here... Costa Rica have been a great story and have been a joy too watch. However, the Netherlands are pure class and possess a far superior midfield and are lethal in the final third. Expect the Netherlands to win comfortably.
*Netherlands (-185)
Netherlands (4) Costa Rica (0) (+2000)
Netherlands vs Costa Rica:
Not much to say here... Costa Rica have been a great story and have been a joy too watch. However, the Netherlands are pure class and possess a far superior midfield and are lethal in the final third. Expect the Netherlands to win comfortably.
This is quite the fixture folks. Colombia have arguably been the most impressive side thus far thanks too their significant midfield advantage in each match they have played. Brazil have not peaked and have really done just enough on both ends to get the results. Last game Brazil were in tears before and after the shootout prompting individual meetings for the players with the team psychologist. Mentally I think having overcome last matches near-death (not much of a stretch...) experience, Brazil will play loosely and with the typical flare and gusto we have come to expect from them.
Having said this, the loss of Gustavo is big. He has been a force in the defensive midfield position and is more consistent than a sometimes disappointing Oscar. James should be able to do damage despite Brazil focusing in on him because of the Gustavo loss. The back 4 of Brazil has not been at their best either which shocks me because on paper this is the best back 4 in the world.
I expect Brazil to push the pace which suits both them and Colombia. It may very well be end to end stuff and I think Brazil have more firepower and will be at the best we have seen them since the Confederation's Cup. Colombia may shrink under the pressure if Brazil get an early lead, which is more than possible.
Going to be one of the best game's of the tournament.
*Brazil (Score 1st Half) (-109) 2.00
Over (3.5) Goals (+324) 1.00
Quote Originally Posted by Nesci:
Brazil vs Colombia:
This is quite the fixture folks. Colombia have arguably been the most impressive side thus far thanks too their significant midfield advantage in each match they have played. Brazil have not peaked and have really done just enough on both ends to get the results. Last game Brazil were in tears before and after the shootout prompting individual meetings for the players with the team psychologist. Mentally I think having overcome last matches near-death (not much of a stretch...) experience, Brazil will play loosely and with the typical flare and gusto we have come to expect from them.
Having said this, the loss of Gustavo is big. He has been a force in the defensive midfield position and is more consistent than a sometimes disappointing Oscar. James should be able to do damage despite Brazil focusing in on him because of the Gustavo loss. The back 4 of Brazil has not been at their best either which shocks me because on paper this is the best back 4 in the world.
I expect Brazil to push the pace which suits both them and Colombia. It may very well be end to end stuff and I think Brazil have more firepower and will be at the best we have seen them since the Confederation's Cup. Colombia may shrink under the pressure if Brazil get an early lead, which is more than possible.
Going to be one of the best game's of the tournament.
Thanks Nesci. If the exact score hits on that Belgium game, I won't bet any other sport ever again (fingers crossed). I'll only play your soccer posts... lol Good luck!!
Thanks Nesci. If the exact score hits on that Belgium game, I won't bet any other sport ever again (fingers crossed). I'll only play your soccer posts... lol Good luck!!
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