Friday, June 15, 2018

Preview: Group C and D Matches, Round 1

Who: France v. Australia
Where: Kazan Arena, Kazan
When: June 16, 6 AM EST
Watch: Telemundo, FS1 (TV); Fox Sports Go (Streaming)
Prediction: 3-1 France: France will win this one handily, however Australia rarely loses without scoring. Last World Cup, Australia scored against Chile and nearly upset Netherlands before losing 3-2. France will get goals via their efficient attack, and don't be surprised if Australia's lone goal comes via a French keeper Hugo Lloris gaffe, who has been struggling recently.

Who: Argentina v. Iceland
Where: Spartak Stadium, Moscow
When: June 16, 9 AM EST
Watch: Fox, Telemundo (TV); Fox Sports Go (Streaming)
Prediction: 1-0 Argentina: Last World Cup, Argentina made it to the final based off a stout defense and an attack that scored just enough goals (an average of a goal per game) to get to the final. They will win tomorrow via this startegy, thanks to another great backline and a bit of magic from star Lionel Messi to get the winning goal.

Who: Peru v. Denmark
Where: Mordovia Arena, Saransk
When: June 16, Noon EST
Watch: Telemundo, FS1 (TV); Fox Sports Go (Streaming)
Prediction: 2-1 Peru: Peru will be the Cinderella of this Cup I believe, following in the footsteps of Costa Rica from their performance last Cup. I believe Peru will have success up front with Raul Ruidiaz and Paolo Guerrero, and those two will be instrumental tomorrow for Peru's victory tomorrow. Don't count out Denmark, who will make things interesting with a goal of their own.

Who: Croatia v. Nigeria
Where: Kaliningrad Stadium, Kaliningrad
When: June 16, 3 PM EST
Watch: Telemundo, FS1 (TV); Fox Sports Go (Streaming)
Prediction: 1-1 Draw: Two teams with tough group draws in recent World Cups will battle each other for a point. This games and Iceland will be the easier group stage games for both, and for Croatia and Nigeria to get a point out of this would be OK. Expect a lot of fouls and a number of pauses and breaks throughout the match.
Messi's best chance to get the coveted World Cup trophy will begin tomorrow

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