World Cup: Group H Preview (Predict and Win 100% SBD)

skepticology (57)in #worldcup • 6 years ago (edited)

Poland has been slipping down the rankings after an ugly 4-0 loss to Denmark in 2017 qualifying and a couple of recent losses to Nigeria and Mexico. 2014 quarterfinalists Colombia are only a step behind and could outpace them this tournament. Senegal was undefeated over 6 games in the final group stage of qualification and will be playing in the World Cup for the 1st time since 2002 when they made the quarterfinals. Japan had a strong finish in qualification with the best goal differential in the Asia region. Teams advancing from Group H will face teams from Group G in the 2nd round (Belgium, England, Tunisia, Panama)

Group H

Team	Qualification	Region Rank	World Rank
Poland	Europe	7	10
Colombia	South America	4	16
Senegal	Africa	2	28
Japan	Asia	2	60

TV Schedule

Date	EST	TV	Teams
June 19	8am	FS1	Colombia vs. Japan
June 19	11am	FOX	Poland vs. Senegal
June 24	11am	FOX	Japan vs. Senegal
June 24	2pm	FOX	Poland vs. Colombia
June 28	10am	FS1	Japan vs. Poland
June 28	10am	FOX	Senegal vs. Colombia
July 2	2pm	FOX	G1 vs H2 (Round of 16)
July 3	2pm	FOX	H1 vs G2 (Round of 16)

^{Group H | Europe | South America | Africa | Asia | World Rank | TV schedule}

What are your predictions?

Japan is unlikely to win this group but they are stronger than their rank indicates. Senegal can play up to the level of their opponent and the top two teams can play down to the level of their opponents, so everything is still in question here.

Win	Teams	_______	_______	_______
(1st)	Colombia	Poland	Senegal
(2nd)	Poland	Colombia	Senegal	Japan
(3rd)	Senegal	Japan	Poland	Colombia
(4th)	Japan	Senegal	Poland	Colombia

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