Portugal and Brazil will clash, Friday June 25, with top spot at stake in Group G action. Portugal’s last match against Brazil was a 6-2 humbling defeat on 19 November 2008. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have Brazil as slim +120 moneyline favorites over Portugal (+250) with a DRAW at (+200). Be sure to get your Portugal vs Brazil 2010 World Cup Predictions Group G Odds in now at BODOG.com
Portugal pounded Korea DPR 7-0 and drew 0-0 against Côte d’Ivoire. For Portugal, whose goal difference is nine goals better than the Ivorians, the only way they can exit the competition is via defeat against Brazil and enough goals from Didier Drogba and Co against Korea DPR to make up the shortfall. Cristiano Ronaldo is a booking away from missing the knock-out round should his team qualify, Queiroz will not save star player Cristiano Ronaldo . "Portugal is playing with a view to qualify," said Queiroz. "Ronaldo has to play his normal football and play just as he did in the game where he picked up a yellow card."
“Our team’s reputation will also be on the line. Our final group position is at stake, but more importantly we first have to seal our place in the next round. For that reason it’s vital that we’re totally focused and totally determined. That’s because everything we did right against the North Koreans – the goals we scored and the hard work we put in – doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll now beat Brazil,” Carlos Queiroz, Portugal coach.
Brazil beat Côte d’Ivoire 3-1and Korea DPR 2-1 in their opener. Brazil has already guaranteed them a Round of 16 berth and Dunga’s men need just a draw to secure top spot. Missing from the big occasion will be Kaka, suspended after receiving a red card against the Elephants – this after a fine performance which featured two assists. Fellow attacking midfielder Elano, scorer of two goals so far, is an injury doubt as is Portugal’s Brazil-born schemer Deco. With Brazil be able to click without Kaka?
“It’s another tough match, like every World Cup game. Our plan is to keep getting stronger with each game, like we did in 2002 (in Korea/Japan). In terms of technical ability, Portugal are on a par with Brazil. Cristiano Ronaldo is a great player, but we don’t intend to man-mark him. We’ll have to keep an eye on all their players,” Lucio, Brazil captain and centre-back.
Portugal vs Brazil
When: Friday, June 25- 10:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Portugal +250
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