Ivory Coast v Japan Betting Tips and Predictions

June 13, 2014January 31, 2015 Thatsbettingtips Staff

Dedication is required for this match as this World Cup fixture kicks off at 2am and we have free World Cup 2014 betting tips.

On Sunday 15th June at 2am, the Arena Pernambuco will see African hopefuls Ivory Coast face a Japan side who have qualified for the World Cup on the last 5 occasions. Both sides were drawn into the tight Group C with either team having a realistic chance of progressing into the knockout stages. Getting maximum points in this opening Group C match will be crucial for both teams and a significant first step in reaching their World Cup ambitions.

In recent times the Japanese squad has shown flashes of being able to compete against the World’s top national teams. They beat a full strength Argentina just two months into veteran coach Alberto Zaccheroni’s tenure. Although they lost every game at the Confederations Cup in the summer of 2013 they have fared well in recent friendly matches, earning a good draw against the Netherlands and a great 3-2 victory over Belgium.

The Japanese squad can boast more European-based players than ever before, with midfielders Keisuke Honda and Shinji Kagawa playing for the European ‘Giants’ of AC Milan and Manchester United respectively. A surprise package for Japan this season has been FSV Mainz forward Shinji Okazaki who broke the record for the number of goals scored in a single season by a Japanese player in Germany’s Bundesliga.

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The Ivory Coast also boast a huge number of top players playing in Europe. Yaya Toure was influential this season in Man City’s Barclays Premier League victory, and his brother, Kolo, making 24 appearances for Liverpool. Yaya Toure could prove to be a central figure for ‘Les Elephants’ this summer. Having scored a hugely impressive 24 goals this season he will be looking to fire the Ivory Coast to a victory in their first game. Yaya Toure to score anytime is 3/1 with Bet 365.

Also, their Captain and national legend Didier Drogba will be hoping to lead the Ivorian’s to become the first African team to get passed the quarter-final stages. A draw of odds at 2/1 with Ladbrokes give great value as both teams look able to match each other on the pitch and both teams to score at 1/1 with Bet 365 is worth having a look at with both teams possessing impressive attacking talent but may be suspect at the back.

Ivory Coast v Japan

Both Teams to Score – Bet Here at Evens with Bet365

Draw – Bet Here at 2/1 with Labdrokes

Yaya Toure to score anytime – Bet Here at 3/1 with Bet365

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