We're only a few days into the World Cup ... and for those that pay no attention to any country apart from Australia, we're about 72 hours into it! The Group Stage really is action-packed, with 3 games per day for the first two busy weeks. Today we check out some of the interesting upcoming matches from June 16th onwards.
Match of the Day June 16th: Spain vs Switzerland
A 15 to nil record in favour of France makes this a pretty certain sort of match. These teams have drawn three times though, and Switzerland has scored 15 goals to Spain's 45 - so should at least be interesting to watch.
Top match comment:
" The Swiss will not be happy to have to play such a great team in their first game and will lose my a large margin. They may also find the nice hot weather a bit hard to handle."
Betting odds:
Spain: 4.50 - 5.50
Switzerland: 151.0 - 301.0
Match of the Day June 17th: France vs Mexico
Their head to head record is again pretty one-sided - France has recorded 5 wins in men's A series over Mexico and one draw, with a total of 15 French goals to 4 Mexican. Youch! However, Mexico is coming off the back of 2 wins and a draw, while France's last two matches have been a loss and a draw. What do the punters think?
Top match comment:
" France really need to get the tactics right this time. If we can take our chances more in this game, a bit more clinical finishing, and do not start with Govou, then we can definitely win the game."
Betting odds:
France: 15.0 - 29.0
Mexico: 67.0 - 101.0
Match of the Day June 18th: England vs Algeria
England is coming off the back of two wins and a draw, with Algeria coming off the back of 3 losses. England are confident ... perhaps too confident?
Top match comment:
" England WILL win provided our strikers do not go on an 86 minute fag- break again. Rob Green will not concede."
Betting odds:
England: 6.50 - 10.0
Algeria: 301.0 - 2001.0
Match of the Day June 19th: Ghana vs Australia
The Aussies are a lot more hopeful than they were against Germany, but there are plenty of voices out there warning not to underestimate Ghana...
Top match comment:
"Angry, yes. Determined, yes. But Aus had never been much of a goalscorer and with only two strikers that won't change."
Betting odds:
Ghana: 67.0 - 81.0
Australia: 101.0 - 401.0