The only European derby in the quarter-finals between France and Germany could be comfortable and final according to the overall performance of both teams in the first four games. But one of the two unfortunately will leave earlier than it should ...
Estádio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro
Referee: Néstor Pitana (Argentina)
FRANCE
It was the most productive group of the final effort phase (63) of which 26 was in goal. Ten times he sent the ball to the opposing nets, although in the last game he scored a lot to bend the resistance of Nigeria and finally get the ticket for the eight. Desmond's experiment failed to start Zirou in this game with the aim of "releasing" Benzema, so it is very likely that we see Griesemann in his place, whose entry has changed for the better the aggressive image of the team. Probably the return of the Sacos who lost the last match due to annoyances.
GERMANY
It took an extension to bend Algeria with 2-1 in a match in which it saw the eye of the eye, especially in the first half, where the Algerians had the most important opportunities to open the score. In the last few hours, the news of 7 players 'joining the Panthers' camp has come, with Leb stating that the situation is not worrying. Only Mustafi injured in the last game can be considered as a defeat, while Pontolesky faces an injury problem and is doubtful.
ASSESSMENT: In theory, Germany has the "best" team. However, the comparative image on a pitch, with that of France, from the games so far, plus the 7 German players who lost yesterday, does not inspire us to believe it as a hot favorite. France, on the other hand, left us with very positive impressions with the smooth and aggressive football that plays with the tight defense. Surely both teams due to the quality of their players will find corridors to be able to take advantage of their chances, but we can not bet for a winner. But we think that the situation of the teams and the criticality of the match are such that the two teams, by their nature, will try from the beginning to use their aggressive weapons more than their defenses. Anyone who scores first then will trigger a closer defense tactic while the opponent will raise the pressure and get bigger risks. With this plan the most likely final results will be either 2-0 or 1-1. From the study of the yields we do not satisfy either of them during 2.5 nor did we find any good odds on a bet to cover such a variation with the related bets. Playing the 2-3 goal is nice at 2,12 given by nokibet and that would be the right one to have a + 1 goal coverage than we expect to score: Exact Total Goals: "2 goals" at 3,55 for stoiximan it is a gaggle and we will prefer it.