Wilky1878 Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Both teams have failed to impress so don't really know what to expect.For me Belgium failed to impress during the group stages but stepped up against the USA. Although Belgium should still be playing better again in this game. Argentina have been poor throughout but hopefully getting to this stage they will get there act together before its too late and we get to see a good game where both teams play well. My opinion on this game is that out of all the games this one has so much "superstars" or "world-class" players yet the only reason I want to watch it is because I have money on Belgium, both teams need to step up to win the tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev23 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Seen a lot of people, not on here, writing off Belgium. Personally I think they'll win. Argentina have looked really poor throughout and although Belgium haven't exactly set the World Cup alight they were pretty decent in the last round. Lukaku did more in 15 minutes of extra time vs USA than he's done all tournament so would think he would start. Don't read on if you don't care about betting. Going to back Belgium outright at 3s and to qualify at 6/4. Doubt we will see many goals in this either so under2.5 or even a correct score of 1-0 to either team would be a good bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Can't see this being a classic, hoping to be proved wrong. Belgium scoring early would be brilliant. Hard to make a prediction. Think it could go all the way to penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P45 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 If Belgium can keep Messi quiet then they have a good chance. 16/5 for a Belgium win seems decent value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomGuy. Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Argentina to win as they are, quite simply, better than Belgium. Belgiums cause won't be helped by players being shoehorned in all over the place and Hazard being stunted by Zabaleta. Lukaku will start and do the grand sum of f**k all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YassinMoutaouakil Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Belgium are incredibly overrated, 3-1 Argentina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Psychosis Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I've got Argentina in my work sweepstake, so I'd quite like them to get to the final since that gets me some cash... May put a small bet on Belgium as a partial "lay" if the odds of 16/5 above are accurate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fccologne-celticfc Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 The time for suprise might be over...was probably a thing of the group stages. I am going for a 2:0 argentina! No extra time needed. Belgium too young and no experience with tournaments apart from coach/van buyten. No chance for les diables rouges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Can see this being drawtastic and going to extra time and possibly penalties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itzdrk Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Hopefully Argentina do just enough to send the bores home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Really can't call this. Looking at each teams results in the last year doesn't help, Belgium have played nobody of note in a competitive game in the last 12 months and lost two friendlies against Japan and Colombia. Argentina are much the same, they've only played one good team in a competitive game in the last 12 months and lost it, 3-2 to Uruguay. They did beat Italy 2-1 in August but that's pre season. Simply because Argentina are such big favourites and I don't think there's justification for that I'm going to back Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 What are the forecast temperatures for this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidernation Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Belgium have a chance, but only if "Ian Azzaa" and "DeBrown" actually turn up and play for more than the last 10 or 15 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 What are the forecast temperatures for this one? 21 deg C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Gaines Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Argentina starting XI: Romero, Garay, Zabaleta, Biglia, Di Maria, Higuain, Messi ©, Mascherano, Demichelis, Lavezzi, Basanta. Belgium starting XI: Courtois, Alderweireld, Kompany ©, Vertonghen, Witsel, De Bruyne, Fellaini, Hazard, Mirallas, Van Buyten, Origi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 Il say Argentina 1-0 this afternoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 South American commentators who do that extended "gooooaaaaallll..." thing are wankers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 "I thought they were brought up being told 'dont cry for me argentina'" No you tit, it's an Andrew Lloyd Webber song, not their fucking national anthem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scary Bear Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 21 deg C So it might be played at a slightly better pace than some other early kick-offs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernLights Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I can't wait for Carlisle to tell us all about the second phase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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