This is the first of the two big semi-finals of the top football tournament between a pair that in my humble opinion probably few predicted would be enough to fight for a place in the grand final. And if in the case of France we can not talk about a surprise, I have the impression that the presence of Belgium caused a special sensation, especially since in the previous round he knocked out the ambitious - and for many, including betting companies, first favorite - Brazil.
When we talk about a World Cup semi-final, obviously any predictions or estimates are always risky, let alone when we are dealing with an almost perfectly balanced couple that objectively has the same chance of qualifying. There is not a big favorite either, either of them stands apart from each other, so the "play-open" or "all-in-game" phrases may seem tedious, but they say the truth.
Speaking in person and referring specifically to France, I will insist on what I have written in previous texts, namely that despite the given quality of players and rosters, it has generally not convinced me on the field. In my eyes she was quite fortunate in the group stage, then found Argentina's "body", and if I had to give her some points, it seemed to be more meaningful in the quarter-final with Uruguay, but after saving the original "bora" and after Musselra "drowned" the second goal. You will tell me, she has a pudding. True and I will add that it is probably not a wicked one against a team that clearly ... wants the ball, as we say.
On the other hand, we have also seen an excellent Belgium. The fact that this is the best "batch" of football players that the country has ever produced is something we pointed out from the first tributes - of course, of course, to discover any America, do not misunderstand - however, it is more important that it is imprinted on the pitch and indeed with a variety of ways. We saw her, for example, easily overcome the hurdles of Panama and Tunisia, two teams we knew to play defensive, we saw it in the toughest of England (even if it was a match of special conditions and many changes on both sides) Brazil where he also won many points for his tactical approach. Clearly and defective (especially defensive), she was clearly lucky in some cases, but in general I saw a group whose eyes ... polish and a group that I consider to be ... a terrible assassin. Sampo was not lucky and France, as we said before? Or is France's defense inspiring greater confidence?
In conclusion, I support Belgium. Personally, 0-0 looks very tough, so I think the match will have a goal and I will go with what I think is more ... killer. And once I believe in the company of Azar, Loukakou and Si, I take it one step further by betting not on the simple victory but on the combined win Belgium & over 1,5 goals in the match, an option that stoiximan offers at 3,85, with the reasoning that if it precedes (the same of course applies upside down), I think it will be difficult to stay at 0-1 (or 1-0 respectively).