This is a clash of two strong teams in Group F. both facing teams representative from the group to advance.

Although Germany did not get a good result in the pre-World Cup qualifiers, we just can't underestimate the team because their dominance in big games and warm up with later stages. Although there is a small question mark after the very weak test matches, since 2008, Germans have won every opening game.

Across the pitch, Mexico is also a regular team at the WC. North American team has 15 times to attend the World Cup and always target the quarterfinals. 

All players on both sides are fit according to the current state of scoring opportunities, German accomplish certain amount of shorts which is at least 17 while Mexico used to get 9 or more. So far is so good, most of matches easily reach line of 20-22 shots during 90' minutes, Germany supported by unfeared Mexico we can ask even more.

Mexico ain't that one who going to defend whole game. Mexicans are known from their potential in offense, will look to counter with their own attack power features Javier Hernandez, Hirving Lozano, and Carlos Vel) . In fact, coach doesn’t repeat the XI players, always rotating and changing formations and in long term is doesn’t help the team. 

In this game we will have a match between the strong Brazilian attack against strong Swiss defense, however for technical players it 
is only matter for time when the score will be unlock. From first minutes create pressure and take the lead as quickly as possible to calm their nerves as well If it won't happen in early stage of the confrontation than massive amount of shots will be notice, other scenario might be look like open result, less pressure, more fantasy which turn to magic dribbling, shots and more courage from Samba Boys.

Vladimir Petkovic's side enjoyed a solid qualifying campaign, pushing European Champions Portugal all the way in Group B and only missing out on the top spot thanks to a 2-0 defeat to their rivals in the final game.

Defensive-minded Switzerland will not make it easy for Brazil that is for sure, wonder how long will keep tigh. If you saw the friendly against Spain, than picture of this clash might go in similar way. 

As I said before the victory of Brazil will not be so easy, they will have to work for it that is why I predict numerous goal attempts. In past, data suggest constantly around 17 shots by South Americans why Swiss around 9. A goal-rich game is in the air, or shots-rich saying more accurate, which will entertain the audience well.

In this game we will have a match between the strong Brazilian attack against strong Swiss defense, however for technical players it 
is only matter for time when the score will be unlock. From first minutes create pressure and take the lead as quickly as possible to calm their nerves as well If it won't happen in early stage of the confrontation than massive amount of shots will be notice, other scenario might be look like open result, less pressure, more fantasy which turn to magic dribbling, shots and more courage from Samba Boys.

Vladimir Petkovic's side enjoyed a solid qualifying campaign, pushing European Champions Portugal all the way in Group B and only missing out on the top spot thanks to a 2-0 defeat to their rivals in the final game.

Defensive-minded Switzerland will not make it easy for Brazil that is for sure, wonder how long will keep tigh. If you saw the friendly against Spain, than picture of this clash might go in similar way. 

As I said before the victory of Brazil will not be so easy, they will have to work for it that is why I predict numerous goal attempts. In past, data suggest constantly around 17 shots by South Americans why Swiss around 9. A goal-rich game is in the air, or shots-rich saying more accurate, which will entertain the audience well.

Ivan is probably the best winger in the Croatian team, on daily basic play for  Inter Milan and was on the transfer list of Manchester United.  he is very fast and very capable of scoring goals. Supported  by world class midfielders Modrić and Rakitić to set him up for some chances possibility is good enough for that odds.

The prediction is about Serbians Matic will make less than 85.5 passes.
Matic plays in the middle, averages 70.4 passes per game of which 63.6 are successful passes. It has 88% of pass percentages. It is quite far from what actually usual average suggest. In short words it seems like a good pick. Why? Bookies expect Serbia to be favorite to take a ball possession and so on. If you read my preview about Serbia in future / outrights analysis I do not trust to this country and their potential success in Russia.
This game remain more equal in ball possession which influence amount of passes. From other side Serbia is not a team that moves a ball a lot. Never been powerfull with controling a game.

First match of group D for these two teams that faces Croatia and Nigeria. 

Nigeria's team has everything to be one of the surprises of this World Cup, they are strong, physical and rocky. From other side experience stay on Croatia side, and middle part of the pitch will be reserved and protected very well by quality of  Modric and Rakitic. 

Croatia suffered more than the account to be in this World Cup as they had to enter the playoff to be second. This team never fix all their issues. he Croatian federation decided to change coaches. The arrival of Zlatko Dalic was a shock and controversial. Nobody say it will be an easy win is they? One thing is the final score and another thing is possession of the ball. If Nigeria scores which is coverage highly likelihood than ball possession should stay even on 60% level. 

It woudl not be big lie if I will risk  to dare the statment that Croatians have one of the best midields pair in the World Cup which complete Kramaric. 

Experience may exopsosed youth Nigerians and dominatdthem in a most of regular time, line is good (well, expected 54.5 but still acceptable), odd is good as well. 

Argentina is one of the most successful national football teams worldwide. At the last World Cup 2014 in Brazil, the South Americans came to the final, in which they lost to Germany in extra time. 

What is amazing to notice is that In 12 of their 18 games felt less than three goals. Despite of accuracy they produce tons of scoring opportunities. 
The Icelanders, however, have often shown that they are difficult to play next Panama there are two world championship debutants at the big tournament in Russia. The Icelanders want to continue their fairytale, which began two years ago at the European Championships in France but nothing happens twice accidentally in soccer. Anyway I am proud of the nation, in terms of population, Iceland is the smallest World Cup participant of all time. The number of professional Iceland players is quite manageable and so the tribe of the team has not changed much compared to the European Championship 2016. 

What we can expect is tidy defensive minded team, defensively very confident and have a strong fighting spirit. Argentina also had big problems in the South American qualifiers and almost missed the finals of the World Cup. Argentina also showed defensiveness in qualifying more than in the attacking center. Having said that it might not be that easy 3 points like odds suggest. Anyhow I do believe of powerness of favorite and their guns. 

Argentina is one of the most successful national football teams worldwide. At the last World Cup 2014 in Brazil, the South Americans came to the final, in which they lost to Germany in extra time. 

What is amazing to notice is that In 12 of their 18 games felt less than three goals. Despite of accuracy they produce tons of scoring opportunities. 
The Icelanders, however, have often shown that they are difficult to play next Panama there are two world championship debutants at the big tournament in Russia. The Icelanders want to continue their fairytale, which began two years ago at the European Championships in France but nothing happens twice accidentally in soccer. Anyway I am proud of the nation, in terms of population, Iceland is the smallest World Cup participant of all time. The number of professional Iceland players is quite manageable and so the tribe of the team has not changed much compared to the European Championship 2016. 

What we can expect is tidy defensive minded team, defensively very confident and have a strong fighting spirit. Argentina also had big problems in the South American qualifiers and almost missed the finals of the World Cup. Argentina also showed defensiveness in qualifying more than in the attacking center. Having said that it might not be that easy 3 points like odds suggest. Anyhow I do believe of powerness of favorite and their guns. 

The French played a good World Cup qualification. Recent friendlies despite various results bring positive picture of the team.

The Equipe Tricolore often used to have a problem against physically strong and defensive-focused teams and Kangaroos are one of them. you me find the truth behind clashes against 1-1 draw United States. In addition, the French are not good World Cup starters as well, hope they will turn the history to fortune but taking to consider last track it looks like they suffer often: 2002 (0-1 against Senegal), 2006 (0-0 against Switzerland), 2010 (0-0 against Uruguay). 


Australia qualified for the fifth time in a row  so thy are no pushovers at all. The Socceroos have been coached since the end of January 2018 by former Bundesliga coach Bert van Marwijk (BVB and HSV), previously  led Saudi Arabia to qualification to Russia. Back in time, At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil Australia was eliminated after three defeats as a group last. Only in 2006 at the World Cup in Germany reached the knockout stages.

It is essential to know that France will dominate in every aspect, neither numerous chances will be delivered by world class players. Australia will focus on their defensive work as Bert van Marwijk's offensive offensive lacks the players who can really put France in danger.

The French played a good World Cup qualification. Recent friendlies despite various results bring positive picture of the team.

The Equipe Tricolore often used to have a problem against physically strong and defensive-focused teams and Kangaroos are one of them. You may find the truth behind clashes against 1-1 draw United States. In addition, the French are not good World Cup starters as well, hope they will turn the history to fortune but taking to consider last track it looks like they suffer often: 2002 (0-1 against Senegal), 2006 (0-0 against Switzerland), 2010 (0-0 against Uruguay). 


Australia qualified for the fifth time in a row  so thy are no pushovers at all. The Socceroos have been coached since the end of January 2018 by former Bundesliga coach Bert van Marwijk (BVB and HSV), previously  led Saudi Arabia to qualification to Russia. Back in time, At the 2014 World Cup in Brazil Australia was eliminated after three defeats as a group last. Only in 2006 at the World Cup in Germany reached the knockout stages.

It is essential to know that France will dominate in every aspect, numerous chances will be delivered by world class players. Australia will focus on their defensive work as Bert van Marwijk's offensive offensive lacks the players who can really put France in danger.

ESL Australia & NZ Championship Season 6 Finals


The sixth edition of the ESL Australia & New Zealand Championship kicks off tomorrow, with eight out of sixteen teams finding their way to the $20,000 AUD (~$15,670) offline finals.

As expected Chiefs is doing well as a third powerful team in Australia, they might to fell boosted to extreme after last track of green result, especially feeling very well on Mirage where overcome two the strongest teams in the country - Grayhound (16-14) & ORDER (16-3). Before that proved strong performance against poorest teams in that competition like 1UP or Control. 

Today's rival may be happy to reach to Semi-final thanks to crossed lower ranked rivals like Control and SYF. In tha stage it is too much, game is over, should be easy win in best of three. 

Player to Start First Game / Outrights


England begin their World Cup campaign against Tunisia on Monday night.

Ashley Young is set to start ahead of Danny Rose at left-wing back for England .

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There is a lot in British media about potential first line up of The Three Lions ahead of Tunisia.

Ashley Young joined Jordan Henderson and Harry Maguire among the lucky recipients. Quite suprising choice if it happen. Odds dropped already for Maguire from 3.4 to 3. Worth a try if you want trieple your low stake.

The players did little more than play a warm-up game with a Nerf Vortex howler – a giant sponge dart – which they threw to each other during the 15 minutes of the training session that was open to the media.
Southgate is not convinced that Rose (pictured) is fit and sharp enough, following an injury-hit season at Tottenham, to cope with the energy- sapping temperature in Volgograd.

Young was one of them. Bet365 prize him 2.5 and it is good deal on my opinion.

ESL Australia & NZ Championship Season 6 Finals

The sixth edition of the ESL Australia & New Zealand Championship kicks off tomorrow, with eight out of sixteen teams finding their way to the $20,000 AUD (~$15,670) offline finals.

The winner will take $8,000 AUD (~$6,210) of the total prize pool. Depending on the format used for the offline finals (single-elimination or double-elimination), the full prize distribution has yet to be officially announced.

I will bet against Dark Sided #177 who is only ten in Australia. In previous week they could not compete back to back and won only small amount of round against Chiefs (6-16), in older data Grayhound won (16-1) and forfeit a few times because of uncapabilitie to participate. 
During Western Digital CyberGamer Premier League Autumn 2018 lost 3:0 against Chiefs again and took 11 rounds with Grahound in bo1. In short words it is rare to win 9 or more rounds against top 3 in a country. 

For this reason I will play three matches against strong opponent which should turn to profit in every single one match up. 
 

ESL Australia & NZ Championship Season 6 Finals

The sixth edition of the ESL Australia & New Zealand Championship kicks off tomorrow, with eight out of sixteen teams finding their way to the $20,000 AUD (~$15,670) offline finals.

The winner will take $8,000 AUD (~$6,210) of the total prize pool. Depending on the format used for the offline finals (single-elimination or double-elimination), the full prize distribution has yet to be officially announced.

I will bet against Dark Sided #177 who is only ten in Australia. In previous week they could not compete back to back and won only small amount of round against Chiefs (6-16), in older data Grayhound won (16-1) and forfeit a few times because of uncapabilitie to participate. 
During Western Digital CyberGamer Premier League Autumn 2018 lost 3:0 against Chiefs again and took 11 rounds with Grahound in bo1. In short words it is rare to win 9 or more rounds against top 3 in a country. 

For this reason I will play three matches against strong opponent which should turn to profit in every single one match up. 
 

ESL Australia & NZ Championship Season 6 Finals

The sixth edition of the ESL Australia & New Zealand Championship kicks off tomorrow, with eight out of sixteen teams finding their way to the $20,000 AUD (~$15,670) offline finals.

The winner will take $8,000 AUD (~$6,210) of the total prize pool. Depending on the format used for the offline finals (single-elimination or double-elimination), the full prize distribution has yet to be officially announced.

I will bet against Dark Sided #177 who is only ten in Australia. In previous week they could not compete back to back and won only small amount of round against Chiefs (6-16), in older data Grayhound won (16-1) and forfeit a few times because of uncapabilitie to participate. 
During Western Digital CyberGamer Premier League Autumn 2018 lost 3:0 against Chiefs again and took 11 rounds with Grahound in bo1. In short words it is rare to win 9 or more rounds against top 3 in a country. 

For this reason I will play three matches against strong opponent which should turn to profit in every single one match up. 
 

Russia & Saudi Arabia as expected set 3 subs during the match, reviewing today's pair also see coaches who used to use all three cnahges during qualificaiton to WC. 

​​​​​​​Today who does not make his 3 changes in the game? I can tell you that most of pairs coaches will rotated to keep stamina and vitality. Later on bookies will realise that and slashed odds for this possible outcomes. 

 

Today who does not make his 3 changes in the game? I can tell you that most of pairs coaches will rotated to keep stamina and vitality. Later on bookies will realise that and slashed odds for this possible.

Uruguay will exhaust the 3 changes almost certainly as do Egypt the natural thing is that you make the 3 changes n past fireflies and qualifications. 

Odds dropped from 1.75 to 1.6 but still worth. I reviewed past tournament in Brazil, it is clearly proved that most of teams decide to make 3 changes during matches. 

 

Match of the first day of Group B that faces the selections of Morocco and Iran, watching the quotas is expected a very even match but my opinion is that Morocco is a step above and the normal thing is that at least attack much more that his rival and have more arrivals, occasions, and as a consequence a large number of corners.

As mentioned already in future bets before kick off in this group if any selection can create problems for Spain and Portugal that is Morocco but of course for this this game has to win if you want to have qualifying options. I expect a Moroccan team carrying the weight of the match and a selection of Iran waiting for more to the rival at the back.

In terms of statistics of corners Morocco has very good numbers and is that of its last 12 games played, friendly and official, in 9 of them has obtained 5 or more corners and only 3 has had less so the percentage of 5.
Particularly Iran is not interested to corners, total is quite low. It makes sense to take this juicy prize to consideration. I keep trying to convince myself that's true arguments to go for it.

The host is measured against the Arab team under huge pressure will see how will performe with all those problems before mundial. I do not expect large gap between those two so 1-3 goals seems like a right choice. 

A lot of desire to start this international tournament that includes almost all the best in the world, although I think it does with one of the worst games, a priori, of all that we will see in this tournament. I hope I'm wrong and it's a great game. I am not going to watching this. 
 

First forecast for the World Cup in Russia that starts next Thursday. It is necessary to warn that a world-wide one is an unpredictable competition many times, that is why I will search for alternative outcome to gain some vital profit.

I see Portugal as one of the most overrated side at the WC this year. Yet,  doubtful we can put them to underdog role in this duel. In qualification finished with the same point score like Switzerland (but beat them on goal difference).

First of all this pair seems very strong like and typical under 2.5 goals tie. Both Will have enough respect and where they will not want to make mistakes and drop any points in opening match.

Since impressive 6-1 over Argentina, Spain play quite well and showy, but lack a forward striker is visible. Impotence upfront was clearly shown in past friendlies against Tunisia  only 2 Shots on Target & Switzerland 5.

Probably Spain will take control of the ball with the passage of minutes and although it will take a long time to score. From other side Portugal  will not make it easy, they are solid and rocky team of those who can choke on Spain's touch game. 

Can not see many goal attempts if the style of play will be very cautious as expected.

First forecast for the World Cup in Russia that starts next Thursday. It is necessary to warn that a world-wide one is an unpredictable competition many times, that is why I will search for alternative outcome to gain some vital profit.

I see Portugal as one of the most overrated side at the WC this year. Yet,  doubtful we can put them to underdog role in this duel. In qualification finished with the same point score like Switzerland (but beat them on goal difference).

First of all this pair seems very strong like and typical under 2.5 goals tie. Both Will have enough respect and where they will not want to make mistakes and drop any points in opening match.

Since impressive 6-1 over Argentina, Spain play quite well and showy, but lack a forward striker is visible. Impotence upfront was clearly shown in past friendlies against Tunisia  only 2 Shots on Target & Switzerland 5.

Probably Spain will take control of the ball with the passage of minutes and although it will take a long time to score. From other side Portugal  will not make it easy, they are solid and rocky team of those who can choke on Spain's touch game. 

Can not see many goal attempts if the style of play will be very cautious as expected.

First stake for me in this inaugural World Cup match. 

Today who does not make his 3 changes in the game? I can tell you that most of pairs coaches will rotated to keep stamina and vitality. Later on bookies will realise that and slashed odds for this possible outcomes. 

Regarding the match, I think Russia will take the initiative, especially because of the pressure to be the host. 

Uruguay is the highest rated team in Group A on the possibility of to finish first in the group. Always play well in the recent WCs but also twice won the in the 1930s and 1950s. Uruguay part with one of the most powerful front of the world, with cavani and Luis Suarez is difficult to imagine that this team leaves after the 90 minutes without scoring, so I take for granted the Uruguayan goal.

Salah seems to finally be able to play in this World Cup, the new Egyptian star continues with its recovery process. Across the field, Egypt is not very impressive one when referring to the major tournaments. Whole team will rely on Salah, but it is only one player, so..

In this game there are many worthless bets, like those that give Uruguay a winner; others are too risky as that of looking for the winner ht/ft. This one despite poor background of opta is a bet that I see very interesting with a lot of value. I trust that the game will be dominated by Uruguay so corners should follow in natural way.