Spain finally broke their dreadful tournament curse when the number on seeded team and Group H favorite proved victorious at Euro 2008, claiming their first major trophy in four decades. But it all fell apart when La Roja followed up by losing to the USA in the 2009 Confederations Cup semifinal, ending their 35 match unbeaten streak. Will Spain redeem themselves by winning it all in their 12th … [Read more...]
World Cup Predictions & Picks – Group G
Ranked number two overall just behind Spain to win it all, Brazil are this group’s rank favorites. The Samba Kings have qualified for 19 consecutive World Cups and have the most tournament titles with five. Anything less than bringing home number six, would be a complete failure. South Africa is familiar ground to the Brazilians, especially after having already experienced success on the same soil … [Read more...]
World Cup Predictions & Picks – Group F
All eyes will be on defending 2006 champions, Italy, as they make their 16th World Cup appearance in South Africa this summer. The Azzurri are defiantly the group’s favorite having made it past the first round in every World Cup it has been in since 1974. But with an aging squad and poor outings at the Euro 2008 and the Confederations Cup in 2009, the Italians could be the biggest disappointment … [Read more...]
World Cup Predictions & Picks – Group E
The Oranje makes their return to the World Cup finals as one of the perennial favorites to win the entire tournament in South Africa this summer. Holland has won a lot of games, but have very few pieces of hardware to show for it. The side has made it to the World Cup finals twice – both times in the 70s. There are only a handful of squads that can match the Oranje in terms of overall skill, but … [Read more...]
World Cup Predictions & Picks – Group D
The German soccer machine has reached a record seven World Cup final matches and now set their sights on lifting its fourth title since its first in 1954 and their last since Italy 1990. Boss Joachim Low has put together a side that allows him every opportunity for success by assembling a blend of veteran talent and youth with enough tactical skills to bring Die Mannschaft back to the finals in … [Read more...]
World Cup Group C Predictions & Picks
While England is considered by most to be the architect of modern football as we know it, it would seem appropriate that they would have hoisted more World Cup hardware over the years. However, their only crowning achievement was a 1966 World Cup triumph on home soil. It will be on new boss Fabio Capello, to try and change that. He brings a much-needed sense of urgency back to a side that is full … [Read more...]
World Cup Group B Predictions & Picks
Revered as one of the greatest football nations in history and one of two nations that own a World Cup trophy, Confederations Cup trophy, and an Olympic Gold Medal, the group’s favorite Argentina will be making their tenth successive finals appearance this June. La Albiceleste are led by who most believe is the greatest footballer to ever play the game, head coach Diego Maradona, the man who … [Read more...]
World Cup Predictions & Picks – Group A
World Cup Group A The Bafana Bafana will not only be carrying the burden of hosting the first World Cup on African soil, but will feel the pressure to qualify for the round of 16, as no host nation has ever failed to advance past the opening round. The South Africans will have their work cut out for them as they have failed to make it beyond the group stages in both of their previous FIFA World … [Read more...]
UEFA Champions League Final Predictions
Saturday May 22, 2010 2:30 PM ET FOX Bayern Munich +195 Inter Milan +135 Draw +220 FC Bayern Munchen and FC Internazionale Milano will do battle for club football's biggest prize in the UEFA Champions League final to be played on May 22 at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid, Spain. This will be the first final to ever be played on a Saturday. Bayren and Inter have met five … [Read more...]
English Premier League Week 37 Preview, Predictions, Odds
As we enter the final weekend of English Premiere League action there is only won race that is still yet to be decided. Chelsea holds a slim one-point advantage on the table and a nine- point goal differential of rival Man U. The Blues control their own destiny; a win at home against Wigan would bring the title back to Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2006. Other scenarios are as … [Read more...]