I realize i just put my perfect record in serious jeopardy by picking what would be one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history, but i really want it to happen, for lots of reasons, not just the big bag of loot that i would have coming
Let me do a couple more games
France vs Spain
I’ll take an unimpressive looking France to beat an impressive looking Spain in an upset.
Coach Zaragonas from Spain rested all 11 of his starters against Saudi Arabia…this move is very similar to going all in playing poker…if it is the wrong move you’re out…most coaches will rest only key players, no more than 5 at a time…the reason is, just in case the resting of players proves to be self destructive, you have outs, you only sacrificed 5 and can sub 3 of them and overcome…also…resting some players is not a good idea, by resting them they might lose their sharpness and timing on the field, and that would be a disaster…there is no need to rest young players who are playing well, its an unecessary risk, rest the older guys who benefit from the rest, but don’t rest your whole team…expect Spain to get laid to rest permanently in this game.
France is similar to Italy, they look average in the preliminaries, but once they get out and rolling, watch out, they can take out anyone
In 4 matches between France and Spain in the Euro Cup, France has never lost to Spain, 3 wins and 1 tie…look for that to continue here in a bit of an upset
Italy vs Australia
Italy, i’m getting lazy…Italy to win, no comment