Colombia v Ivory Coast Betting Tips and Predictions

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Preceeding England’s game on Thursday we have Colombia v Ivory Coast and here are our free World Cup 2014 betting tips.

This Group C clash on Thursday 19th June in Brasilia could well be the match that determines the eventual Group winners. Both sides come into the game on the back of victories in their opening group games. Columbia had a comfortable 3-0 victory over Greece, while the Ivory Coast had to work hard to come from behind to claim a 2-1 victory over Japan.

Columbia, who are making their first appearance in the World Cup since 1998, have given themselves a great chance of making the Round of 16 for only the second time in their history with their win over Greece. The game itself was very open with chances at both ends and on another occasion could’ve ended 3-3. The Columbians will need to improve defensively, and show the same qualities that saw them possess the best defensive record in qualifying, to cope with the firepower within the Ivory Coast side. Offensively, however, they are a confident outfit even with their star man Falcao sidelined through injury. The likes of Gutierrez, Rodriguez and Aguilar showed in the opening game that they can still be a force in the attacking third.

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Ivory Coast were made to work hard for their victory over Japan and had to show mental strength that rivalled their undoubted physical strength to overcome a talented Japanese side. On paper, the Ivorians are the strongest team in Group C and not just from a physical perspective. With talented footballers such as Yaya Toure, Didier Drogba, Wilfred Bony, Gervinho and Salomon Kalou, they have an attacking line up that could grace most International teams. However, there is no question that their defensive qualities do not match up to their attacking line up and they are heavily reliant on Newcastle’s defensive midfielder, Cheick Tiote, for protection.

This game has the potential to produce plenty of goals with both sides vulnerable in defence. While a draw would not do either side any harm, both will be looking to seal a win that would almost certainly guarantee their inclusion in the knockout stages. Looking for the value in the markets I think the goals are the target areas in this match. Although Columbia had the easier win on paper against Greece, I don’t feel they are worthy of being such a short price at 11/10 to win this game between two pretty evenly matched sides. The draw at 5/2 with Bet365 could be the sensible choice in this one and for those who like to predict the scores then 2-2 at 16/1 with William Hill looks very tempting. My strong prediction in this one would be for both teams to score and the goals over 2.5 which is available at an inviting 13/10 with William Hill.

Colombia v Ivory Coast Betting Tips

Draw – Bet Here at 5/2 with Bet365

2-2 – Bet Here at 16/1 with William Hill

Over 2.5 Goals and Both Teams to Score – Bet Here at 13/10 with William Hill. 

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