World Cup 2010 Group G Predictions

North Korea is definitely the worst team in this group bit U think that they can be a spoiler. A friend told me that the only reason why North Korea qualified in the first place is because they kept matches close. They finished several matches in the qualifying stage with scoreless draws, 1-1 ties, 1-0 wins, and 1-0 losses. This kept their goal difference close and may have even helped them. In many cases, they were to qualify, but some teams may underestimate them.

Ivory Coast vs Portugal: 1-0 win for Portugal. Both teams have injuries, but I think Portugal will pull through with the win. Ivory Coast will have some chances but will not score.

Brazil vs North Korea: 3-0 win for Brazil.

Brazil vs Ivory Coast: 1-0 win for Brazil: My sister-in-law is Brazilian and a few of her friends were telling me last month at my niece's birthday part that they don't believe that Brazil is the same any more. I think it will show in this match. Drogba is injured and with him I think Brazil would end up tied with Ivory Coast. Brazil will be able to take advantage of this and take 3 points with a 1-0 win. If Brazil was at their best, I would probably say 2-0 or 3-0, maybe 2-1 with Drogba was in, but right now, I don't see Brazil playing the way they usually do. Kaka will score the lone goal of the match.

Portugal vs North Korea: 1-0 win for Portugal.: Perfect example of a good team underestimating North Korea. Portugal will win, but North Korea will keep it close and have some chances.

Portugal vs Brazil: 2-2 tie.

North Korea vs Ivory Coast 0-0: another fairly good team will lose a chance to take 3 points because of North Korea.

Standings based on my predictions:

1. Brazil 2-0-1 7 pts 6-2 +4
2. Portugal 2-0-1 7 pts 4-2 +2
3. Ivory Coast 0-2-1 1 pt 0-2 -2
4. North KOrea 0-2-1 1 pt 0-4 -4

As expected, Brazil will qualify on top for the next round, but with a perfect 9 points. Portugal will advance in second place. Ivory Coast and North Korea will be eliminated.