World Cup Final 8 Predictions
As we move into the Quarter-Final of the World Cup this is really where the big boys step up to play. With the final 8 comes big matchups and the Cinderella stories continuing. So here are my predictions:
France over Uruguay
This is the best matchup of units going at each other. The French attack of Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, and even Olivier Giroud going up against Diego Godín, José Giménez, Martín Cáceres, and Diego Laxalt is going to be an epic battle. In the end, I think the speed of France will be too much for Uruguay to handle. (2-1)
Brazil over Belgium
The other great matchup of two teams that shouldn't have to play each other yet. I think the talent between these two is unmatched but Brazil is world class right now. Belgium is lucky they were down 2-0 to Japan. But if Belgium wants to go down two goals to Brazil they will not have the same luck. (4-1)
England over Sweden
This English team exercised the demons of penalty kicks and now have the better path from Belgium. Sweden is going to be ready to play a 0-0 or 1-1 game and that will be hard for England to react to. Falling behind for either of these teams will not end well. In the end, the talent of England will be too much. (2-0)
Croatia over Russia
The host countries cinderella story comes to an end at the hands of Croatia. Russia has been surprised by the performances of Artem Dzyuba and Denis Cheryshev and the wonderful story that has been created. Unfortunately, Croatia appears to be too much to handle with Modric, Rakitic, and Mandzukic all hitting their stride at the right time. It won't be easy but Russia has a swan song. (1-0)
France over Uruguay
This is the best matchup of units going at each other. The French attack of Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, and even Olivier Giroud going up against Diego Godín, José Giménez, Martín Cáceres, and Diego Laxalt is going to be an epic battle. In the end, I think the speed of France will be too much for Uruguay to handle. (2-1)
Brazil over Belgium
The other great matchup of two teams that shouldn't have to play each other yet. I think the talent between these two is unmatched but Brazil is world class right now. Belgium is lucky they were down 2-0 to Japan. But if Belgium wants to go down two goals to Brazil they will not have the same luck. (4-1)
England over Sweden
This English team exercised the demons of penalty kicks and now have the better path from Belgium. Sweden is going to be ready to play a 0-0 or 1-1 game and that will be hard for England to react to. Falling behind for either of these teams will not end well. In the end, the talent of England will be too much. (2-0)
Croatia over Russia
The host countries cinderella story comes to an end at the hands of Croatia. Russia has been surprised by the performances of Artem Dzyuba and Denis Cheryshev and the wonderful story that has been created. Unfortunately, Croatia appears to be too much to handle with Modric, Rakitic, and Mandzukic all hitting their stride at the right time. It won't be easy but Russia has a swan song. (1-0)
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