North Korea - Ivory Coast

Match 46 - Group G - 25 June

Ivory Coast know what they have to do: defeat the North Koreans by the biggest margin possible. The trashing that Portugal gave the Koreans has given them a very big goal difference, and only when Ivory Coast can score will they stand a chance of progressing to the next round.

Our prediction : North Korea 0 - Ivory Coast 3

Brazil - Ivory Coast

Match 29 - Group G - 20 June

Both Brazil and Ivory Coast have disappointed so far. Brazil because they have yet to show us samba football and they didn't make a big difference compared to football dwarf North Korea, and Ivory Coast because they have yet to score a goal.

Today will be different (we hope) because Ivory Coast know they have to win to keep their chances alive of going to Round 2. I think they will make it difficult for Brazil.

Our prediction : Brazil 2 - Ivory Coast 2

Ivory Coast - Portugal

Match 13 - Group G - 15 June

Almost everybody we talk to is convinced that Portugal will win this game. They are also certain that they will progress to the next round. Some even think they stand a small chance of becoming world champions. Here at the office we are certain they will not play the final. They might even not progress to the next round. True, North Korea are no match for Portugal, but Ivory Coast and Brazil will prove a tough competition to beat.

Our prediction : Ivory coast 3 - Portugal 2