Spartak Moscow are the favorites in this matchup, although playing in Orenburg is not easy for anyone. The new coach clearly also wants to begin his tenure with a positive result. We will take the capital team's victory with some insurance.
CSKA Moscow look preferable in this match; their statistics in away games are not bad, with five games without defeats, which reinforces my convictions. We will play X2; most likely, the teams will draw and share the points.
Argentina is progressing through the tournament with great confidence. I think Ecuador will be easy prey: a 1–2-goal victory, with a total under 3.5 goals; as a precaution, I’m taking 4.5. I expect a goal from Messi; he should score earlier than Ronaldo at the Euros.
Italians like to take playoff matches to a penalty shootout; neither team will certainly rush forward in large numbers, so I do not expect many goals—three at most, and most likely there will be a draw or a narrow advantage for one of the teams.
Denmark are an awkward opponent for the Germans; a well-organized defensive line will not allow them to concede many goals, and they will most likely have their chances in attack as well. I see a draw in regular time as the most likely outcome of the match.
It will be a great match, I expect plenty of goals, at least both teams to score. The Netherlands will want to remain group leaders and will play boldly; Austria have nothing to lose, so they need to push forward and not hope to qualify from 3rd place.
The teams put together an excellent series. As much as I wanted Bobrovsky to win the Cup, stars like McDavid and Draisaitl finally deserved to become the best team of the season. Edmonton also has the psychological advantage, even though the game will be played on Florida's home ice.
The Spain national team coach is fielding the second-string lineup, but even there are many skilled players, and they will clearly want to earn trust ahead of important playoff matches. I expect an abundance of goals, at least one in each half.
A very important game for Croatia’s national team; they are capable of snatching a draw in this match. They will definitely give it their all, as they have many skilled players and experts who will give everything on the pitch. Italy is not such a formidable opponent; I expect an exciting match.
Scotland, like Hungary, are not showing the best football; this is their last chance to cling to a place on the departing train. There can be no draw—it will suit neither team, so I expect an open game, a large number of fouls, and goals from both teams. I like Hungary more and will favor them with ... Show more