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As promised...here are my round of 16 predictions. These are as good as gold - take them to the bank. Call your bookie. Etc.
Germany vs. Sweden: Germany will win. They are strong...and the Swedes used all their luck up winning the olympic hockey tourney. 90% Germany
England vs Ecuador: England has been playing like shit, and yet they still won their group. They are one of the most talented teams on paper, but really have't come together yet. They have rock solid defenders, maybe the best midfield in the tournament, and one of the most talented strikers in the world in Rooney. They should easily outmatch Ecuador. Of course, Ecuador has beaten both Brazil and Argentina in quaifying, so they can't be discounted. 65% England
Argentina vs. Mexico: Mexico is always a decent team. But the 2 Argentina games I've watched have made me a believer. 90% Argentina
Portugal vs. Holland: This will be the best game of this round. Unfortunately for Portugal, they are too pretty to win. Marco van Basten is so bad ass there is no way his team loses to a bunch of hair-obsessed pretty boys like Portugal. Ronaldo will cost his team the game. 60% Holland
Brazil vs Ghana: Brazil has looked pretty bad, but exactly like England they have got the job done. They are waaaaay too strong to lose to Ghana. 85% Brazil
Italy vs. Australia: Oh my God, Italy 100%. I am hoping against all hope that Australia will find a way to win, but let's face it - they're screwed.
Spain vs. France: France is old, but talented. They have looked absolutely terrible at times, but today's win was good especially considering Zidane was suspended. Spain is so talented, but always find a way to lose. They have looked absolutely untouchable in the group phase, but they weren't exactly in the strongest group either. This is the toughest game to predict. I give a slight edge to France since Zidane will be firing on all cylinders and they have the best striker in the orld in Henry. France 51%
Switzerland vs. Ukraine: Schevchenko Schevchenko Schevchenko Schevchenko. Ukraine 65%
Germany vs. Sweden: Germany will win. They are strong...and the Swedes used all their luck up winning the olympic hockey tourney. 90% Germany
England vs Ecuador: England has been playing like shit, and yet they still won their group. They are one of the most talented teams on paper, but really have't come together yet. They have rock solid defenders, maybe the best midfield in the tournament, and one of the most talented strikers in the world in Rooney. They should easily outmatch Ecuador. Of course, Ecuador has beaten both Brazil and Argentina in quaifying, so they can't be discounted. 65% England
Argentina vs. Mexico: Mexico is always a decent team. But the 2 Argentina games I've watched have made me a believer. 90% Argentina
Portugal vs. Holland: This will be the best game of this round. Unfortunately for Portugal, they are too pretty to win. Marco van Basten is so bad ass there is no way his team loses to a bunch of hair-obsessed pretty boys like Portugal. Ronaldo will cost his team the game. 60% Holland
Brazil vs Ghana: Brazil has looked pretty bad, but exactly like England they have got the job done. They are waaaaay too strong to lose to Ghana. 85% Brazil
Italy vs. Australia: Oh my God, Italy 100%. I am hoping against all hope that Australia will find a way to win, but let's face it - they're screwed.
Spain vs. France: France is old, but talented. They have looked absolutely terrible at times, but today's win was good especially considering Zidane was suspended. Spain is so talented, but always find a way to lose. They have looked absolutely untouchable in the group phase, but they weren't exactly in the strongest group either. This is the toughest game to predict. I give a slight edge to France since Zidane will be firing on all cylinders and they have the best striker in the orld in Henry. France 51%
Switzerland vs. Ukraine: Schevchenko Schevchenko Schevchenko Schevchenko. Ukraine 65%
posted by Mr. Apple at 1:03 AM
2 Comments:
You're losing me as a reader by picking France over Spain...do something to make up for it.
Ecuador beat brazil and argentina because they played at home - at altitude. I agree that argentina are looking good. i'd like Mexico to win though.
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