The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

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Re: WORLD CUP PREDICTION THREAD

by Maguire » 16 May 2014 15:40

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Top scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo
Biggest flops: Holland
England: 2nd round


No one in Holland expects them to go further than the second round at the most. Spain in the group and Brazil in the second round, it would take a miracle to progress.


Rubbish. Dutch would probably have said the same thing last time only they knocked Brazil out and kept Spain at bay for 115 minutes or whatever.

Draw with Spain, win heavily elsewhere, avoid Brazil, etc etc. Dutch qualified in some style didn't they?

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by TBM » 16 May 2014 15:54

This is what Stan Collymore thinks the starting XI will be vs Italy



I reckon he could be right, the "defensive" approach

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by P!ssed Off » 16 May 2014 16:18


What a horrific line-up.
Arguably more conservative than the 0-0 against Italy in 2012 that reaped us 1 shot on target over 120 minutes.
The most boring game I have ever seen in my life and 2 years later our attacking line-up might be even weaker:
Young, Milner, Welbeck and Rooney :arrow: Milner, Welbeck and Rooney
:shock: :(

I'll be in Amsterdam for that game and if that lineup pops up on the TV I'll be straight out of that bar to find something more interesting to do.

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Re: WORLD CUP PREDICTION THREAD

by tulip » 16 May 2014 16:40

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sandman Winners: Spain
Top scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo
Biggest flops: Holland
England: 2nd round


No one in Holland expects them to go further than the second round at the most. Spain in the group and Brazil in the second round, it would take a miracle to progress.


Rubbish. Dutch would probably have said the same thing last time only they knocked Brazil out and kept Spain at bay for 115 minutes or whatever.

Draw with Spain, win heavily elsewhere, avoid Brazil, etc etc. Dutch qualified in some style didn't they?


We will see but optimism is not high. First game on Friday the 13th against Spain :shock: I also think Brazil will be stronger on home ground.

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by Ascotexgunner » 16 May 2014 18:31

TBM This is what Stan Collymore thinks the starting XI will be vs Italy



I reckon he could be right, the "defensive" approach


That to me says England are gonna stink the WC out just as they did in the last 3 World Cups. They won't get out of the group with that lineup.


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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by Pepe the Horseman » 16 May 2014 18:50

If Sturridge doesn't start, I'm gonna cut Roy.

Let's hope Stan's got it all wrong.

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by thirtyyarder » 18 May 2014 17:43

I wouldn't mind that lineup for the Italy game as a draw would be a good result for us.

For the other two games though we need to be more adventurous, especially as I'll be at least one of them (oooo, look at me)

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by Mr Angry » 18 May 2014 18:04

I'm not a Liverpool fan but how can anyone think starting Welbeck ahead of Sturridge would be anything other than a hideous mistake?

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by thirtyyarder » 18 May 2014 18:07

Sturridge isn't as effective out wide. We'lbeck has already delivered for England


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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by Reading4eva » 19 May 2014 14:12

You have to start Lallana to be honest. Best player in a long time, put him as an Attacking MIdfielder instead of Henderson, put Wilshere alongside Gerrard and I think your almost there

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by stealthpapes » 19 May 2014 14:29

I always have a feeling that Holland might just implode but they never really do. 2012 they did, 2006 they went a bit mental in the game vs Portugal but as pointed out, 2010 was a final appearance and they're usually good for a quarter final appearance.

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by Reading4eva » 21 May 2014 06:44

I can't see Holland winning it but Van Gaal going to take over Manchester United could have two implications:

1) they could be a bit shit now and the squad have had their day
2) he wants to go out with a bang

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by Reading4eva » 26 May 2014 20:52

Not long to go now till the 12th June when the World Cup kicks off... Will have to set up a match by match prediction in this thread


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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by St. Brynjar » 27 May 2014 00:17

Winners - Germany
Runners up - Argentina
Biggest flops - Brazil
Top scorer - Falcao
Surprise packages - Colombia, Bosnia & Herzegovina
England - 2nd round

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by leww_rfc » 27 May 2014 10:28

St. Brynjar Winners - Germany
Runners up - Argentina
Biggest flops - Brazil
Top scorer - Falcao
Surprise packages - Colombia, Bosnia & Herzegovina
England - 2nd round



Brave.. I'd be resting him on the hope they can get through the group stages without him if I were them.

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Re: WORLD CUP PREDICTION THREAD

by Maguire » 27 May 2014 11:21

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tulip No one in Holland expects them to go further than the second round at the most. Spain in the group and Brazil in the second round, it would take a miracle to progress.


Rubbish. Dutch would probably have said the same thing last time only they knocked Brazil out and kept Spain at bay for 115 minutes or whatever.

Draw with Spain, win heavily elsewhere, avoid Brazil, etc etc. Dutch qualified in some style didn't they?


We will see but optimism is not high. First game on Friday the 13th against Spain :shock: I also think Brazil will be stronger on home ground.


tbf I was only quibbling with the use of "miracle" - they do have it tough but they're not a bad side.

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by St. Brynjar » 27 May 2014 11:45

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St. Brynjar Winners - Germany
Runners up - Argentina
Biggest flops - Brazil
Top scorer - Falcao
Surprise packages - Colombia, Bosnia & Herzegovina
England - 2nd round



Brave.. I'd be resting him on the hope they can get through the group stages without him if I were them.

Go hard or go home.

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by TBM » 27 May 2014 11:54

Winners - Argentina
Runners up - Brazil
Biggest flops - Spain
Top scorer - Fred
Surprise packages - Belgium
England - Q/F

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by Mr Angry » 27 May 2014 12:28

Winners - Brazil
Runners up - Argentina
Biggest flops - Netherlands
Top scorer - Messi
Surprise packages - Chile
England - Group Stages

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Re: The 2014 Fifa World Cup Brazil Prediction thread

by St. Brynjar » 27 May 2014 12:42

TBM Winners - Argentina
Runners up - Brazil
Biggest flops - Spain
Top scorer - Fred
Surprise packages - Belgium
England - Q/F


Out of interest what would constitute Belgium being a surprise package for you? A lot of people seem to be backing them to do well.

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