Knockout Round Predictions

After seeing that my last World Cup prediction bracket has pretty much been burnt to smithereens, I figured that I should make some predictions with the actual bracket, so let’s get to it.

Brazil v. Chile: I got this match right the first time around, nothing much has changed here.

Winner: Brazil

Columbia and Uruguay: When Uruguay played without Suarez against Costa Rica they struggled in the second half, it will be much of the same story against Columbia, who is playing great football.

Winner: Columbia

France and Nigeria: France has yet to be tested, Bezema and Giroud looked great in the first two matches, and Nigeria will not provide a test for France.

Winner: France

Germany and Algeria: In an upset, Algeria made it out of their group; however they will be no match for Germany.

Winner: Germany

Netherlands and Mexico:  Mexico did a great defensive job against the Brazil and Croatia; they will have to play a similar defensive strategy against the Dutch. I can see this match going either way, but I think the speed of Arjen Robben will be too much.

Winner: Holland

Costa Rica and Greece: Costa Rica playing will play Greece, a team who cheated to get to this round, easy pick.

Winner: Costa Rica

Argentina and Switzerland: Other than Messi Grandfather, everyone seems pretty happy with his form in this tournament; he alone will help them beat the Swiss.

Winner: Argentina

Belgium and USA: As much as I would love to see the U.S win, my head is going another way.  Belgium has way too much attacking power.

Winner: Belgium

Round 2

Brazil v Columbia: Brazil has quality all around the field, Columbia only have it up front.

Winner: Brazil

France and Germany: Going to be a very close match that will come down to who will have the better Goal Keeper that goes to Germanys Manuel Neuer.

Winner: Germany

Netherlands v Costa Rica: Despite Costa Rica playing great football, they will not have the quality of the Dutch.

Winner: Holland

Belgium v. Argentina: I picked Belgium to beat Argentina in this match before the tournament started, I am changing my mind, and Argentina is still playing great, despite losing Sergio Augero. Belgium seems to be playing more for themselves, then for the team.

Winner: Argentina

Round 3:

Brazil v. Germany: I’m not changing my mind on this one; I’m still taking the Brazilians.

Winner: Brazil

Holland v. Argentina:  Argentina does not have the defense to contain Ajren Robben and Robin Van Persie, Dutch will win in a match that some might consider and upset.

Winner: Holland

Final:

Brazil v. Holland:

Instead of Brazil Spain, it will be the team that dismantled them in the group stage, I still like the Brazilians. They have too much quality all over the field.

Winner and New Champion: Brazil.