PREDICTIONS

Portugal tipped to open World Cup with wins

Matchday Four of the Fifa World Cup provided us with entertainment, goals and another upset as Japan beat Germany in a Group E opener.

In Summary

• Portugal are favourites to win this one on paper because of the star names among them. Ghana, on the other hand, will be looking at this as a chance of making Africa proud again on the big stage.

• Brazil have previously beaten Serbia twice, without conceding. The trend should continue today with Brazil winning both halves.

Brazil's Neymar (L) vies for the ball with Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during a Fifa World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 5, 2021
Brazil's Neymar (L) vies for the ball with Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during a Fifa World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 5, 2021
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Well, if you thought this World Cup was an easy affair for perennial participants then you will have to think twice.

Matchday Four of the Fifa World Cup provided us with entertainment, goals and another upset as Japan beat Germany in a Group E opener.

Canada, on the other hand, put a spirited fight but went down fighting, losing 1-0 to Belgium.

Matchday Five sees four matches on the cards and many will of course be hoping for the best from five time champions Brazil, who take on Serbia. 

 

Portugal vs Ghana

Kick off 7pm

Prediction 2-1

Both teams have had very bad starts to their respective World Cup campaigns. With great talent in each of their squads, this is a match you cannot afford to keep an eye off.

Portugal are favourites to win this one on paper because of the star names among them. Ghana, on the other hand, will be looking at this as a chance of making Africa proud again on the big stage. The only time these two met, Portugal registered a 2-1 win over the Black Stars.

 

Brazil vs Serbia

Kick off 10pm

Prediction 3-0

Going by the books, Brazil should easily win this one. The five-time champions are heading into this tournament in the best form ever. Unbeaten in over two years, the Selecao will fancy their chances against their European opponents, who can cause an upset on a good day.

Brazil have previously beaten Serbia twice, without conceding. The trend should continue today with Brazil winning both halves.