Figured I'd rear my head again after that shocking first prediction!
Been watching as many matches as I can and having a few punts along the way.
I'd agree with your Japan shout Beanie, they were very unlucky to lose to Spain in the first game and then hammered Venezuela and New Zealand, looking very impressive in both games. I've not been impressed with any of the teams in group D, Brazil looked adequate against a stuffy Irish in the first, Ireland beat a poor Canada in the second though their pressing game against Ghana worked well. However, if they try the same against the Japanese they may well get taken apart.
Spain v Brazil could go either three ways in my opinion. Neither side have really impressed me.
A German victory is probably inevitable against North Korea the way the Germans have been playing. However, South Korea showed that they could contain the Germans, if just for one half. North Korea are slightly more disciplined and are the reigning champions at this level. If they can keep it tight they're more than capable of nicking a goal against the Germans. I don't think they should be anywhere near the 25.00 (
) you can currently get on
Betfair.
Japan to beat Republic of Ireland @ 2.06 (
Betfair) - 4/10
North Korea to beat Germany @ 25.00 (
Betfair) - 1/10