World Cup tips 9

Quarters-finals! Yes, we're into the quarter-finals now. Forget about Japan's tragic loss in the penalty shoot-out or the fact that C.Ronaldo will not appear in this tournament again

As more and more teams get eliminated, it gets harder and harder to predict matches. The fixtures of the last 8 will see two games of powerhouses facing each other, namely Holland vs Brazil and Argentina vs Germany

Holland vs Brazil

Tip: Both teams to draw, Brazil to win after extra-time (Match No.: 0757, Bet Type: 01, Selection No.: 02, $3.50)

A big showdown where Total Football United takes on the Samba Kings. Well, looks like a 50-50 game but Brazil will still gain the upper hand. Every Brazilian team is a phenomenon, the current one is of no exception

Brazil play with virtually nine forwards. Their centre-back is already the central playmaker so everyone else in midfield and attack can spread around and go forward. Holland's defence is not that perfect after all. Right-back is their weakest link so expect Robinho to loiter around that area

Betting on which team to win might be dull (and risky) so if you are looking for some excitement, why not bet the first scorer? There are a whole lot of choices for you to choose from but bet with your brain and not blindly go for your favourite player


Uruguay vs Ghana

Tip: Total Goals = 2 (Match No.: 0758, Bet Type: 05, Selection No.: 02, $3)

As I have mentioned above, the matches are getting harder and harder to predict so do not blame me if this tip differ a lot from the actual score. Don't ask me who will win because this is truly a 50-50 game.

However, I would choose Ghana as I hate Uruguay (as well as Paraguay) because they defeated South Korea(and Japan)

Can Luis Suarez score again? Or will Asamoah Gyan find the net first? I don't understand why people say Gyan is a good striker or things like that. Two out of the three World Cup goals he scored are from penalties. Suarez is the dangerman that the Black Stars have to look out for. 1:1 stalemate for this game


Argentina vs Germany

Tip: Argentina to win in full-time (Match No.: 0759, Bet Type: 01, Selection No.: 01, $2.15)

A rematch of a quarter-final match in the 2006 World Cup. Germany emerged victorious after the penalty shoot-out where the game ended in a 1:1 draw. This time, it would be Maradona's team to reach the semis

Germany's weakest link is their goalkeeper. If Gonzalo Higuain and the other Argentinian strikers polish up on their shooting during training, Germany might be in for some embarrassment

Argentina to win it 2:1. The goals would not look beautiful but who cares so long as it's a goal. And Lionel Messi will still not break the deadlock after this match. Miroslav Klose will play his 100th international match but it'll be a sad day for him


Paraguay vs Spain

Tip: Draw-Away (Match No.: 0760, Bet Type: 03, Selection No.: 06, $3.80)

Paraguay to win this game is like asking an ostrich to fly. The South Americans will soak up the game with defensive tactics. I can foresee a boring first half whereby neither side look like they want to advance to the next round

All eyes will be on David Villa and whether will he score. If you ask me, I will tell you that everybody on the pitch has a chance to score so Villa only has a 10% chance of scoring. If you have some cash to spare and lots of bravery, take Spain -1.5 ball although winning by two goals will be difficult at this stage