Free World Cup Pick: Nigeria vs. Iceland
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Nigeria vs. Iceland
Date: Friday, June 22
Time: 11:00 AM ET
Venue: Volgograd Arena, Volgograd, Russia
World Cup Moneyline Odds: Iceland +165, Nigeria +195, Draw +205
World Cup Spread Betting Odds: Off
World Cup Betting Total: 2
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This is an elimination game for Nigeria, likely. They were humbled in their opening group match against Croatia and another loss, with Argentina on the horizon makes this one a must win. On the other side Iceland got a nice draw result from their game against Argentines giving them a little more freedom over the next two.
Nigeria
The Super Eagles are looking to rebound in this second Group D match against Iceland. In their loss to Croatia, 2-0, nothing especially stood out on the stat sheet, its simply that the Croatians made plays and Nigeria didn’t. They might have been a bit outclassed but this matchup with Iceland could be more their speed.
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Iceland
Not everyone has played a game yet in the group stage but I think it is fair to say that Iceland’s draw with Argentine was somewhat impressive. Holding the powerful Argentines to just a goal confirmed that Iceland can play the the kind of defense needed to be a factor in this tournament and that their success at the 2016 Euro was no fluke.
The challenge for Iceland is always going to be whether they can generate enough on the counterattack to win a game if they need to. Against Argentina they gave up a goal early but got is back quickly thereafter that they could stay with their original gameplan. The goal was from Alfreo Finnbogason, who is playing with FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. He had 12 goals in 20 appearances this season so not a total shock.
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To get out of the group Iceland is going to have to get a win somewhere and this seems like the most likely spot. The question is whether they wil be more aggressive trying to make that happen or will they stick to their patient style and hope that a Nigeria team that will definitely be desperate off a loss makes a mistake they can capitalize on.
Free Nigeria vs. Iceland World Cup Prediction:
Before the results of the first match the Nigerians were the favourites in this one. I think it is fair to say that they played below expectations while Iceland exceeded them which is why we got a change in the lines that now has Iceland as a slight favourite. This creates a potential buying opportunity.
The key will be which team can set the tone of course. I am expecting Nigeria to be the aggressor early and for Iceland to let them. They are so good at taking away good attacking angles and frustrating squads. They will look for those windows to counterattack and if they get the first goal, look out.
4* Free World Cup Betting Pick: Draw
I know that there is nothing exciting about a tie but I think Iceland will be content to get another result and then try and have it all come down to their final match against Croatia. Nigeria will be the aggressor in this spot but they will find good scoring opportunities hard to create and convert. At least we will get one goal each though.
World Cup Free Score Prediction: Iceland 1 – Nigeria 1
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