Thursday, April 10, 2014

World Cup Group Breakdown: Group B


Featuring a rematch of the pervious World Cup final, Group B will see Spain, Holland, Chile, and Australia squaring off against one another.


Spain, FIFA World Ranking: 1
The reining world champions will be arriving in Brazil hoping to do the unthinkable, winning back-to-back World Cups to match their back-to-back Euro Cups.
Predictions: Wins over Australia & Chile and Tie with Netherlands


The Netherlands, FIFA World Ranking: 11
Relying heavily on Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben for their attack, the Netherlands will hope their stars can avoid recurring injuries.
Predictions: Win over Australia and Ties with Chile & Spain


Chile, FIFA World Ranking: 15
Alexis Sánchez and the rest of Chile's attack will need to convert many goals if they want to offset their weak defense.
Predictions: Win over Australia, Loss to Spain, and Tie with Netherlands


Australia, FIFA World Ranking: 63
The Socceroos should try to quickly visit Brazil's sights before they're sent home.
Predictions: Losses in all three games


Group Stage Predictions:
1st. Spain
2nd. Netherlands
3rd. Chile
4th. Australia

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