FIFA WORLD CUP: Picks for Bilicki and Chapman on November 27

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Japan 2, Costa Rica 0

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Honestly, this scoreline might flatter Los Ticos after that embarrassing opener. Japan will be a tricky team for any team going forward. We know that a win will almost certainly put him on the stage for his sixth straight World Cup knockout. Costa Rica desperately needs some young people, similar to what Japan has gotten since Russia.

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Belgium 2, Morocco 1

Will the Red Devils have their hands full with another unheard-of opponent? Like Canada, Morocco boasts a hard-working team with some stars who can make a difference. Belgium are here We have the talent to take the three points, but we have to work hard to get there.

Canada 1, Croatia 1

The only downside to Canada’s impressive performance against Belgium in the opening match is that the team knows better what to expect. Croatia didn’t have much of a chance against Morocco, but you can’t rule it out from that experience. Canada must have scored their first-ever World Cup goal, but the win can be a little harder to come by.

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Spain 2, Germany 1

Bouncing back in the group stage of the second World Cup in a row, it could really be all over for the Germans. Excellent. With all the pressure on the Germans, it seems likely that they will lose here and be sent home in the group stage of the World Cup for the second year in a row.

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Japan 3, Costa Rica 0

Spain’s 7-0 bombardment against Costa Rica reads nothing except that they are one of the poorest teams in the tournament. After beating Germany, Japan’s confidence will be very high and the Japanese team’s speed will make Costa Rica suffer. This is one of his fights with huge ramifications that extend into the knockout rounds.

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Belgium 2, Morocco 0

Maybe I’m putting too much emphasis on reputation, but I honestly don’t think Belgium is as bad as they were against Canada in this match. It’s clear that Romelu Lukaku needs to come back to lead the attack, but far from Kevin De Bruyne, who made an inexplicably poor decision when he led the Belgian counterattack in the opener. However, what is clear for Belgium is that it will take an amazing finish, or a good deal of luck, to get over the brick wall that Thibaut Courtois has scored. about it.

Canada 2, Croatia 1

I can frankly admit that my opinion of Canada’s hopes changed dramatically after their valiant defeat to Belgium. They had a good chance of finishing the game, but ultimately failed to finish their dinner. But their team’s speed rocked Belgium. If Croatia has a question mark, it’s age and speed. That’s an area Canada can take advantage of and we think they will. They need to make more use of their chances, especially in the off-corners where they have been terribly poor against Belgium.

Spain 1, Germany 1

What a great match this is after Germany dropped the first goal. They’ll probably end the group with a bang for Costa Rica, but does that matter, they need to get some result in this match to keep hopes alive. It’s hard to do, but you have to be excited to see Barcelona kids Gabi and Pedri play.