Paraguay - Spain

Match 60 - Quarter-finals - 03 July

It would be a lie to say that Spain have had a difficult trajectory. Switzerland and Honduras are hardly tough teams and Portugal have failed to impress. Only their game with Chile proved a real challenge. And now they meet Paraguay. It should be a piece of cake.

Our prediction : Paraguay 0 - Spain 3

Paraguay - Japan

Match 54 - Round of 16 - 28 June

There are some very interesting games in this second round, and Paraguay - Japan is one of those. The Japanese have shown that they have some good technical skills, and Paraguay know how to handle a stiff defense. Expect quite a lot of spectacle from this game.

Our prediction : Paraguay 2 - Japan 1

Paraguay - New Zealand

Match 42 - Group F - 24 June

Paraguay are going to go through to the next round, of that we are sure. But first they need to get at least one point against New Zealand. The Kiwis have had some good games here in South Korea, but we feel that their luck has finally come to an end.

Our prediction : Paraguay 2 - New Zealand 0

Slovakia - Paraguay

The first game of both teams were not very spectacular. Paraguay showed they are good at defending (minus their goal keeper) and that they are not afraid to draw blood (especially the enemy's blood) and Slovakia must be kicking themselves for letting New Zealand come back in the game. They should have been kicking the ball instead!

The whole group is still wide open, and a draw would suit these teams well. I think that is what we will see, and probably one or two red cards for the Paraguayans.

Our prediction : Slovakia 1 - Paraguay 1

Match 27 - Group F - 20 June

Disappointing draw between Italy and Paraguay

We thought Italy would win, but a dissapointing draw and a rough and unfair game was all we got. Is this the team that became World Champion 4 years ago? And is this the team that played so well during the South American campaign?

Both teams will probably go through (Slovakia and New Zealand are the other teams in this group) but we can only hope that the next games will be better.

Oh, if only our daughter had put all the money on a draw, we would now be millionaires :)

Italy - Paraguay

Match 11 - Group F - 14 June

Many people believe that this year's Italy team is not as strong as 4 years ago when they won the World Cup. But never doubt the strength of Marcello Lipi's team.

Our prediction : Italy 3 - Paraguay 2