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

skepticology (57)in #worldcup • 6 years ago

Brazil is fresh off a 1-0 victory over #1 ranked Germany and is a favorite to take the trophy home. Switzerland lost only 1 game in qualification but it was to group winner Portugal which sent them through a difficult playoff against a stubborn Northern Ireland team. Costa Rica cruised to a 2nd place finish in North America qualification behind Mexico but hasn't fared well against any level of competition lately. Serbia managed a win and a tie versus Republic of Ireland to win their qualification group. Teams advancing from Group E will face teams from Group F in the 2nd round (Germany, Mexico, Sweden, South Korea)

Group E

Team	Qualification	Region Rank	World Rank
Brazil	South America	1	2
Switzerland	Europe	5	6
Costa Rica	North America	2	25
Serbia	Europe	10	35

TV Schedule

Date	EST	TV	Teams
June 17	8am	FOX	Costa Rica vs. Serbia
June 17	2pm	FS1	Brazil vs. Switzerland
June 22	8am	FS1	Brazil vs. Costa Rica
June 22	2pm	FOX	Serbia vs. Switzerland
June 27	2pm	FOX	Serbia vs. Brazil
June 27	2pm	FS1	Switzerland vs. Costa Rica
July 2	10am	FS1	E1 vs F2 (Round of 16)
July 3	10am	FS1	F1 vs E2 (Round of 16)

^{resources: Group E | South America | Europe | North America | World Rank | TV schedule}

What are your predictions?

Brazil is in line to receive awards but Switzerland could take the top spot in this group by their own right. The loser in this battle is likely to face Germany in the 2nd round. Barring any kind of major setback for the two championship contenders, Serbia and Costa Rica will be in a tight competition for 3rd place.

Win	Teams	_______
(1st)	Brazil	Switzerland
(2nd)	Switzerland	Brazil
(3rd)	Serbia	Costa Rica
(4th)	Costa Rica	Serbia

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