As expected, or not, Switzerland yesterday gave the game a fight to force a draw even to the extra time to end up shooting the penalties, which offer a 50/50 chance of qualification. Unlucky to them, they lost one which cost them a qualification to the quarters. It was an achievement to Poland, who had scored in the first half. Now they await a draw to decide their next opponents. Wales won the derby as Portugal beat Croatia to make it to the quarters. As the challenge continues, today we see the hosts playing Ireland in an early kick off, later the world champions against Slovakia and the last game will pitch Hungary vs Belgium.
Confirmed Quarter finalists so far
Wales
Poland
Portugal
FRANCE vs IRELAND
The hosts have been on a terrific form, winning 4/5 matches, and drawing 1. They have collected an imaginary 12/15 points, scoring 10 times, 4 times in the competition and conceding 3 goals, 1 in the competition. Ireland on the other hand are not having a good time, having won 1/5 matches, drawing 2 and loosing 2. They have accumulated an imaginary 5/15 points, scoring 4 times, 2 in the competition and conceding 7 goals, 4 in the competition. A head to head review of the two teams sees both winning 2/5 and 1/5 a draw. It's only in 1/5 occasions has there been an OVER 2.5 goals.
Verdict is that considering the form displayed by France, they are likely to win this match as they have eyes on the goal and are not conceding as much. They average 1.3 goals per match as compared to Ireland's 0.6 goals per match in the competition. In terms of conceding, France average 0.3 goals per match and Ireland 1.3 goals.
Prediction is France win or draw, 1 OR X
Prediction is UNDER 2.5
Prediction is BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (NO)
GERMANY vs SLOVAKIA
The world champions, who are tipped to win this competition are today meeting a very difficult side in Slovakia. They are on a good form after winning 3/5, drawing 1/5 and loosing 1/5. They have an imaginary 10/15 points, scoring 6 times, 3 in the competition and conceding 3 goals, non from the competition. It has to be noted that the 3 goals conceded were from a friendly match against Slovakia, their opponents today. Slovakia also, are enjoying their outings, having won 2/5, drawn 2/5 and lost 1/5. They have pocketed an imaginary 8/15 points so far, scoring 6 times, 3 in the competition and conceding 4 goals, 3 in the competition. Their head to head review sees both teams sharing the spoils in 4 matches, with each winning 2. 3/4 produced goals OVER 2.5.
Verdict is that today might be the surprise day, when Germany do a Brazil. Having been recently beaten by Slovakia, by a good margin, 1 - 3, I expect the Slovakians to be motivated to doing a repeat so that they qualify for the quarters. Germany averages 1 goal per match in the competition while Slovakia also average 1. In conceding, Germany average 0 in the competition while Slovakia average 1. The difference here comes from the strongs and the weaks got from their recent friendly match.
Prediction Slovakia win or draw, 2 OR X
Prediction is OVER 2.5
Prediction is BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (YES)
HUNGARY vs BELGIUM
Hungary are facing a knock out going by the books. Despite that, they are not a bad side, having won 1/5, drawn 3/5 and lost 1/5, collecting an imaginary 6/15 points, scoring 6 times, all in the competition and conceding 4 goals, all in the competition. Their counterparts, Belgium have won 3/5, drawn 1/5 and lost 1/5 collecting an imaginary 7/15 points, scoring 8 times, 4 times in the competition and conceding 5 goals, 2 in the competition. A head to head tally sees Belgium winning in 2/3 meetings and drawing 1/3. 2/3 meetings produced an OVER 2.5 goals.
Verdict is that Belgium are tipped to win this match. The statistics, their goal scoring abilities in the competition average 1.3 as compared to Hungary's 2 goals per match. In terms of conceding, Hungary averages 1.3 goals per match and Belgium 0.6 in the competition.
Prediction is Belgium win or draw, 2 OR X
Prediction is OVER 2.5
Prediction is BOTH TEAMS TO SCORE (YES)
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