World Cup
OneFootball and FanDuel preview World Cup Day Four matches
OneFootball and FanDuel outline the key questions for World Cup Day 4. The day features Germany vs Curaçao, Netherlands vs Japan, Côte d'Ivoire vs Ecuador and Sweden vs Tunisia. Predictions are provided for each fixture.
Curaçao make their World Cup debut against Germany. Germany, coached by Julian Nagelsmann, have reached the knockout stage in the last two tournaments. The prediction favours a 6‑0 win for Germany.
The Netherlands face Japan after finishing as World Cup bridesmaids. Japan enter as a strong side that could surprise. The prediction gives Japan a 2‑1 victory.
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Côte d'Ivoire rely on attacking talent including Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig. Ecuador are noted for a strong defence. The prediction is a goalless draw. Sweden field Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak in attack. Isak's club season was limited to 1,000 minutes, suggesting freshness. The prediction is a 1‑0 win for Sweden. Michael Campanella provided the image for the article. The piece also lists several gambling‑help hotlines.