Group C Team Previews – 2010 FIFA World Cup Predictions
Dave B has already weighed in with his FIFA World Cup 2010 Free Picks. Now he weighs in with his predictions for Group C. Keep checking in with Cappers Picks as we get closer to World Cup 2010 – South Africa Style.
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Group C of the 2010 World Cup may be the most watched Group at the tournament largely because of the dysfunctional English who should be poised to emerge as the victor.
There is one serious contender in Group C, the Americans, another team looking to defend their way to the next Round and the other just looking to compete.
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Group C Teams: England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
| FIFA WORLD CUP – ODDS TO WIN Group C | ||||
| ENGLAND | -315 | |||
| USA | +425 | |||
| ALGERIA | +925 | |||
| SLOVENIA | +1500 | |||
Group C Matchups / Schedule:
Saturday, June 12 2010
19.30 England – USA Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Sunday, June 13 2010
12.30 Algeria – Slovenia Peter Mokaba Stadium
Friday, June 18 2010
15.00 Slovenia – USA Ellis Park Stadium
19.30 England – Algeria Green Point Stadium
Wednesday, June 23 2010
15.00 Slovenia – England Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
15.00 USA – Algeria Loftus Versfeld Stadium
England FIFA Ranking: 8
England – Odds To Win World Cup: +550
Expectations are high once again for England at this year’s World Cup, but with controversy surrounding the team, anything can happen and it probably will.
Health is a concern for England and so is the “average play” of some of their standouts. Manager Fabio Capello is a stabilizing factor that could be the difference between underachieving and realizing long overdue World Cup aspirations.
England World Cup Predictions:
The English have something to prove and although the United States may prove to be a tough test for the English, count on them winning the Group. After that, who knows? If they gel in the Group stage, the English could go all the way this year!
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USA (FIFA Ranking – 14)
USA – Odds To Win World Cup: +10000
The United States proved in last year’s Confederation Cup that they are a team to be reckoned with. They beat World #1 Spain and nearly pulled off an upset in the final against Brazil
The US squad will be looking to erase a disappointing 2006 performance and at least equal their 2002 quarter final accomplishment. This is a sneaky side that could surprise in the Group stage.
USA World Cup Predictions:
Second place is guaranteed with first not out of the question. England’s performance will have a lot to do with the Americans Round of 16 opponents.
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Slovenia (FIFA Ranking – 23)
Slovenia – Odds To Win World Cup: +20000
Slovenia is a team that most has written off at every stage during qualifying, even in their playoff with Russia. But Slovenia managed to defend their way to a World Cup spot.
Not much is expected yet again. It is thought that Slovenia is just happy to have qualified for the World Cup. They will make life tough for the front runners in the group, but they certainly do not have enough firepower to contend with the “big boys“.
Slovenia World Cup Predictions:
Slovenia plays air tight defense as demonstrated by the four goals that they gave up in ten qualifying matches. Slovenia will play hard but emerge with a third place finish in the Group.
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Algeria: (FIFA Ranking – 31)
Algeria – Odds To Win World Cup: +40000
If the African Cup is any barometer of how Algeria will perform on the big stage, their chances look bleak. Qualifying was tough as well and they snuck into the World Cup with a narrow victory over the team that beat them 4-0 in the African Cup – Egypt.
Algeria has not done a whole lot to inspire confidence in their squad. Unless there is some magic in their boots, they will continue to disappoint.
Algeria World Cup Predictions:
Algeria`s only chance for any points in the tournament is against a cohesive Slovenian squad. I don`t like their chances. Fourth place finish in the Group with an outside chance at third is all that they can hope for.
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Conclusion:
Any Group that has the likes of the English will be full of intrigue. The two horse race between England and the United States should be one of the more interesting Group battles to watch. Many will be watching the potential English train wreck, particularly the Americans.
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