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World Cup Scout: Costa Rica vs Serbia - Manchester United target to live up to hype

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World Cup Scout: Costa Rica vs Serbia - Manchester United target to live up to hype While Costa Rica are very much a team and one perhaps greater than the sum of their modest individual parts, the opposite could perhaps be said of Serbia until recently.The Europeans have quality, experience and competition for places across their squad, and if they can click this summer Mladen Krst...

Best Bet: Serbia’s favourites price against Costa Rica still represents value

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Best Bet: Serbia’s favourites price against Costa Rica still represents value It may only be their second ever appearance at a World Cup finals as an independent nation but Serbia have the quality to counteract their inexperience of football’s grandest stage.Qualifying from a competitive group ahead of home nations Wales and Republic of Ireland, as well as Austria, the ...

World Cup warm up: Can leggy Costa Rica recover in time for Serbia opener?

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World Cup warm up: Can leggy Costa Rica recover in time for Serbia opener? As far as warm up friendlies were concerned, Costa Rica clearly wanted to test themselves against some esteemed opposition in the build up to the finals in Russia but convincing defeats to England and Belgium may have taken their toll.The surprise package of 2014 arguably have a more favourable grou...

World Cup Scout: Croatia vs Nigeria - Will Manchester United rue not moving for defensive target

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World Cup Scout: Croatia vs Nigeria - Will Manchester United rue not moving for defensive target Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has made signing long-term replacements for Antonio Valencia and Ashley Young a priority since last season. The Premier League giants have been linked with a variety of defenders in that time, including versatile Croatian Sime Vrsaljko. The 26-year-old, who is...

The Best Bet: How to more than quadruple your money in Croatia vs Nigeria

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The Best Bet: How to more than quadruple your money in Croatia vs Nigeria Croatia have qualified for four of the last five World Cup finals but have only progressed from the group stage on one occasion. With all of the immense talent they have developed, it’s fair to say they have underachieved on the biggest stage in football. With the likes of Ivan Perisic, Luka M...

World Cup warm up: Underachievers Croatia to get back on track against Nigeria

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World Cup warm up: Underachievers Croatia to get back on track against Nigeria For all of the talent Croatia have developed over the years, it’s a surprise that the European outfit have not made it out of the group stages of a World Cup since reaching the last four of France 98. The European outfit have only won two of the subsequent nine matches they have played since b...

Peru vs Denmark - New Borussia Dortmund signing out to win midfield battle

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Peru vs Denmark - New Borussia Dortmund signing out to win midfield battle In the month’s leading up to the 2018 World Cup, the WhoScored Expert tipped Denmark’s Thomas Delaney to flourish in Russia and earn a high profile move away from Werder Bremen. The 26-year-old was linked with a move to the Premier League, but was not anticipated is that Borussia Dortmun...

The Best Bet: How to make more than 10 times your money in Peru vs Denmark

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The Best Bet: How to make more than 10 times your money in Peru vs Denmark Hosts Russia opened up the 2018 World Cup in perfect fashion, thumping Group A rivals Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday, but Peru’s encounter with Denmark could be an early contender for game of the group stage. France are the overwhelming 5/11 favourites to top Group C but those odds perhaps under...

World Cup warm up: Peru and Denmark early contender for game of the round

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World Cup warm up: Peru and Denmark early contender for game of the round What is clear already is that Peru will likely be the neutrals favourite at the 2018 World Cup. The South American outfit are gearing up for first taste of World Cup action since 1982 and their supporters have travelled in their masses to ensure it’s one to remember. Peru aren’t in Russi...

One to Watch: Meza versatility to sideline Dybala and Pavon for Argentina opener

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One to Watch: Meza versatility to sideline Dybala and Pavon for Argentina opener It’s fair to say that when Argentina open their World Cup campaign on Saturday against Iceland that all eyes will be on their talismanic captain.Indeed, for all of the enviable talent at Jorge Sampaoli’s disposal, particularly in attack, the modus operandi is still the worst kept secret ...