So, down to the last 16. A lot of teams who ought to be on the list are not. This according to the betting odds.
Last 16. Nine teams qualified from the above 50% group and 7 teams from the below 50% group. Something to ponder there for anyone taking a punt.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/2014/schedule/group-stage
I've done quite a bit of football betting in the past and it's staggering just how many of the teams expected to win, either lose or end up a draw. So even though there will be favourites in each of the next eight games, it's almost certain that 2 or 3 favourites will fall by the wayside.
So, time for my predictions all the way to the final...... join in if you like !
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/2014/schedule/knockout-stage
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L16 BRZ - CHI fav BRZ WIN
L16 COL - URU .....COL WIN
L16 FRA - NGA .....NGA WIN
L16 GER - ALG fav GER WIN
L16 NED - MEX fav NED WIN
L16 CRC - GRE fav CRC WIN
L16 ARG - SWI fav ARG WIN
L16 BEL - USA ..... USA WIN
QF1 BRZ - COL fav BRZ WIN
QF2 GER - NGA fav GER WIN
QF3 NED - CRC fav NED WIN
QF4 ARG - USA fav ARG WIN
SF1 BRZ - GER ..... GER WIN
SF2 ARG - NED......NED WIN
3rd Pl BRZ-ARG fav BRZ WIN
FINAL GER - NED.....NED WIN