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Round Of 16
Brazil vs Norway Predictions – Round of 16 (Match 3)
Brazil appear to be warming into the tournament, and this looms as another big test for the Selecao against a Norway side that won’t be short on confidence.
Carlo Ancelotti’s men should see plenty of the ball and look to stretch Norway in wide areas, with Vinicius Junior’s pace, flair, and ability to beat defenders one-on-one shaping as a major weapon in the final third.
Norway, though, have enough firepower to make this very interesting.
Erling Haaland is the obvious threat through the middle, while Martin Odegaard’s passing range and Alexander Sorloth’s physical presence give Norway more than one avenue to goal if they can break quickly.
It’s a cracking clash of styles: Brazil’s possession, width, and technical class up against Norway’s size, directness, and ruthless finishing power.
The Selecao deserve respect, but Norway are dangerous enough to land a blow and look well worth considering at the price.
Prediction: Norway to Cover (+1 Goal) @ $1.91
Value: Norway to Win @ $2.75
Player Pick: Erling Haaland Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.35
Mexico vs England Predictions – Round of 16 (Match 4)
Mexico have every chance of making this awkward, particularly against an England side that hasn’t always made life easy for itself at this stage of major tournaments.
El Tri should bring their usual energy and bite, pressing when the opportunity is there and trying to turn this into a scrappy, physical contest.
Santiago Gimenez gives Mexico a genuine focal point up front, while Luis Chavez is capable of causing problems if Mexico can move the ball quickly into space and attack in transition.
England, meanwhile, look to have the edge in control and overall attacking quality.
Harry Kane remains the centrepiece through the middle, but with Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka operating around him, the Three Lions have enough creativity and movement to eventually find cracks.
This could be tight early if Mexico can disrupt England’s rhythm, but the longer it goes, the more England’s class in the final third should tell.
Prediction: England to Win @ $1.73
Value: Both Teams to Score @ $2.05
Player Pick: Harry Kane 2+ Shots on Target @ $2.15