Russell10 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Always one team who exceed expections, I am tipping Senegal to reach the quarter final this year, think they have the players to do well! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluedave Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Think a lot of people are looking at Uruguay. World class line. Solid centre back pairing and promising youg midfielders. I wanna know who the hipsters tip is this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell10 Posted May 17, 2018 Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 57 minutes ago, skybluedave said: Think a lot of people are looking at Uruguay. World class line. Solid centre back pairing and promising youg midfielders. I wanna know who the hipsters tip is this year. Play Portugal or Spain in the 2nd round though! I would fancy them to beat Portugal right enough.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Surely Peru, when it comes to South American teams. They won't have Guerrero but they have a pretty decent team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnhughthom Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 4 hours ago, skybluedave said: I wanna know who the hipsters tip is this year. A true hipster is only interested in that non-FIFA World Cup Heartwork is blathering on about every thread he can bring it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I don't think they'll win it but I think Egypt could get to the Quarter Finals. You'd fancy them to get through that group as even on home soil I don't think Russia are up to much. Can't see them beating Spain but if they get Portugal I could see them beating them and getting through. I fancy Nigeria to get through their group and I think they could get to the Quarter Finals too. I can also see Japan getting to the Quarter Finals, certainly out of their group and I think they can get past either England or Belgium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 How are the African nations doing in general? Don't really know who's hot and who's not over there these days. I had high hopes of Ivory Coast and Ghana a few years back, but seems like their moment seems to have passed for now. Are Egypt any good then? Apart from Salah and Eleny, who's their main players? Been a long time since that famous Pele quote! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haguey Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I went for no major shocks in the predictor but I did think Egypt, Iceland, Peru and Senegal would escape their groups while Croatia and Colombia don't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouReds Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Colombia, if they top their group then potentially could face England in the KO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigmore Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 6 hours ago, skybluedave said: I wanna know who the hipsters tip is this year. We're all about Panama mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebs Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 I've heard good things about Mexico from a few people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakarooney Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Is this the first major tournament where Belgium aren't considered an underdog anymore? Think they've finally transitioned to a major footballing nation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulHartman71 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 They're basically England circa 2002-2008. Load of great players but don't seem like that much of a team. Be amazed if they get past the Quarter Finals. Would be cool to see if they did though, certainly got the players to do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakarooney Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 23 minutes ago, PaulHartman71 said: They're basically England circa 2002-2008. Load of great players but don't seem like that much of a team. Be amazed if they get past the Quarter Finals. Would be cool to see if they did though, certainly got the players to do it. Sums it up nicely that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robokid87 Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Think there's a pretty decent possibility of an Egypt v Morocco second round game which would be incredible. It's a bit of a shame how the groups have worked out though as you'd back Morocco, Nigeria and Senegal to definitely get out of Egypt's group and maybe Tunisia's too but the two weakest sides have got the nicest groups. Then again I always overrate the African sides so they'll probably all go out at the first hurdle now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 9 hours ago, Bliss Seeker said: How are the African nations doing in general? Don't really know who's hot and who's not over there these days. I had high hopes of Ivory Coast and Ghana a few years back, but seems like their moment seems to have passed for now. Are Egypt any good then? Apart from Salah and Eleny, who's their main players? Been a long time since that famous Pele quote! Hossam Hassan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkerossian Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Iran could cause some nasty upsets. Their defense is really good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 Iran are really solid. They went through the qualifiers by conceding 5 goals in 18 games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 7 hours ago, DB08 said: Iran are really solid. They went through the qualifiers by conceding 5 goals in 18 games. Typical Carlos Queiróz. I suspect they may give Portugal a hard time if Ronaldo is not inspired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 8 hours ago, Bunkerossian said: Iran could cause some nasty upsets. Their defense is really good. I suppose their campaign will be something like: 0-0 or 1-0 vs Morocco 0-2 vs Spain 1-2 vs Portugal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted May 19, 2018 Share Posted May 19, 2018 Nice to see Iran getting more respect than 4 years ago. Without evidently knowing their style of play and record, everyone assumed Iran were gonna lose '6-0' to Argentina when the smart money was on 1-0 or 2-0. Then they seemingly won everyone over nearly getting 0-0 (and should've had a penalty as well). It's a nasty group though. Have to hope that all the teams' fancy play is undone by solid Iranian defending and underestimation. Hoping Ronaldo has a proper sprain, is somewhat unfit and plays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Readingfanman Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 My main "underdog" tips will be Morocco, Egypt & Senegal. All favoured to not qualify from their groups, think all three can. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 19/05/2018 at 03:11, git2thachoppa said: Hoping Ronaldo has a proper sprain, is somewhat unfit and plays. Classy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 6 hours ago, noikeee said: Classy. Why would I want Ronaldo to be fully fit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
noikeee Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 3 hours ago, git2thachoppa said: Why would I want Ronaldo to be fully fit? Gee, I dunno, so that we get to watch the world's best players at their best in an unique competition that only happens every 4 years? I don't go around wishing Messi, Neymar, Iniesta, Muller, Pogba, Hazard, Kane etc all get injured so we have a better chance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Just now, noikeee said: Gee, I dunno, so that we get to watch the world's best players at their best in an unique competition that only happens every 4 years? I don't go around wishing Messi, Neymar, Iniesta, Muller, Pogba, Hazard, Kane etc all get injured so we have a better chance. He can play the other 2 matches you know. What fan of any underdog would want the star player of their opposition to play against them, and not against the other group teams? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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