We're certainly in the thick of Cup fever now ... holed up under blankets on the couch, awake at all hours of the night, and with a massive fever ... a fever which comes from getting hot under the collar yelling at the television, anyway! Today we check out some of the highlights of the next 3 days matches, and make some bold (and some not very bold!) predictions.
Match of the Day June 20th: Italy vs New Zealand
These two teams have met only once before and it was actually a pretty close match ... Italy scored 4 goals, but New Zealand scored 3. Barrack for them today - it may well make a difference!
Top match comment:
"I think Italy will come on to the pitch overly confident and be struck by an amazing kiwi team out of nowhere 2-1 to kiwis!"
Betting odds:
Italy: 12.0 - 19.0
New Zealand: 1001.0 - 2001.0
Match of the Day June 21st: Portugal vs North Korea
In a match with similar history to the Italy-New Zealand lineup above, these two team have met before in a relatively close matchup - but have a massive disparity in odds. Ronaldo's telling everyone not to count Portugal out ... but we feel betting on this World Cup match could just be a great investment!
Top match comment:
" The return of 1966 World Cup."
Betting odds:
Portugal: 26.0 - 29.0
North Korea: 1001.0 - 2001.0
Match of the Day June 22nd : France vs South Africa
France has won two of the matchups for this pair, with one left over as a draw. However, South Africa has that home court advantage, have won 3 of their last games and are riding on adrenaline...
Top match comment:
"Watch S. Africa win this one... I expect S. Africa to advance to the round of 16. France... WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?!?"
Betting odds:
France: 15.0 - 29.0
South Africa: 126.0 - 151.0