Group F Team Previews – 2010 FIFA World Cup Predictions
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Group F includes the defending World Cup Champion Italy who will face some stiff competition in their Group before they move on. Paraguay and Slovakia are sneaky teams who could rise up and make a little noise in South Africa.
All three of these teams have one thing in common – they should destroy the other team in the Group, New Zealand.
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Group F Teams: Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia
FIFA WORLD CUP – ODDS TO WIN Group F | ||||
ITALY | -300 | |||
PARAGUAY | +325 | |||
SLOVAKIA | +685 | |||
NEW ZEALAND | +5000 |
Group F Matchups / Schedule:
Monday, June 14 2010
19.30 Italy – Paraguay Green Point Stadium
Tuesday, June 15 2010
12.30 New Zealand – Slovakia Royal Bafokeng Stadium
Sunday, June 20 2010
12.30 Slovakia – Paraguay Free State Stadium
15.00 Italy – New Zealand Mbombela Stadium
Thursday, June 24 2010
15.00 Paraguay – New Zealand Peter Mokaba Stadium
15.00 Slovakia – Italy Ellis Park Stadium
Italy (FIFA Ranking: 5)
Italy – Odds To Win World Cup: +1200
Italy has the daunting task of trying to repeat as World Cup Champions. It hasn’t been done since 1962. The Italians are a veteran side that will have their trademark defense and flashy attackers. Italy did not look all that good at Euro 2008 but look for a better effort in the World Cup. They win the Group with ease.
Italy World Cup Predictions:
Italy will undoubtedly win Group F but their chances of moving on past the Round of 16 may be tough. A quarter-final berth is possible but that’s about all that can be expected this year.
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Paraguay (FIFA Ranking: 30)
Paraguay – Odds To Win World Cup: +5000
Paraguay qualified third in the South American zone ahead of Argentina and just behind Brazil. They have some quality returning players – Nelson Valdez and Roque Santa Cruz. This is a tough side that has proven worthy of a Round of 16 appearance. Second place in the group.
Paraguay World Cup Predictions:
Paraguay has the benefit of a weakish group and should emerge as the second team that moves on. A Round of 16 matchup with Holland looms – ugh!
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Slovakia (FIFA Ranking: 38)
Slovakia – Odds To Win World Cup: +20000
This will be Slovakia’s first World Cup as a nation and a competitive qualification schedule with Slovenia, Czechoslovakia and Poland has prepared them well for the Big Stage. There are a couple of recognizable players on the squad and Marek Hamsik who is ready for World stardom. They will push Paraguay but ultimately finish third in the Group.
Slovakia World Cup Predictions:
Slovakia is one of those sneaky teams that could surprise and advance to the Round of 16. I think third in the Group is where they will finish with second certainly not out of the question.
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New Zealand: (FIFA Ranking: 78)
New Zealand – Odds To Win World Cup: +100000
We really cannot expect much at all from the All Whites. Their best players are not playing all that well for their club sides – Rory Fallon has only five goals all season in the premiership. New Zealand is simply outclassed in this tournament and will be looking to be competitive in their three tournament games. Wins are hardly possible.
New Zealand World Cup Predictions:
New Zealand is destined for a fourth place finish in the Group. A draw would be a stunning result for them but don’t count on it.
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Conclusion:
This Group belongs to the Italians but depending on how they gel and how their age affects the team, they could be pushed hard by Paraguay and Slovakia.
It will be fun to watch this Group, especially if the Italians falter!
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