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URUGUAY VS FRANCE
Uruguay - They haven't looked too impressive to me until their last game against Portugal. After 4 games, I can see that they have a strong attack with Cavani and Suarez, solid defense marshaled by Godin, but an average midfield and goalkeeper. Still the good thing about them is that they only need few chances to score with Suarez/Cavani. 
France - Looked very dull in the groups stages but came alive in the Round of 16 against Argentina. Scored a couple of goals but mainly due to poor defending from Argentina in my opinion. France has the best squad in this world cup in terms of individuals, but then I can see they are tend to go to sleep in certain periods during the game
Verdict: I'll say a narrow win for Uruguay for this quarter final tie.
 
BRAZIL VS BELGIUM
Brazil - Brazil has shown that they are able to carve out victories without playing that well. In actual fact they've not played too badly after four games at this world cup. 
Belgium - World class players but without a world class coach. They have good attacks but poor defense as shown in games against Tunisia and Japan, conceding easy/simple goals in my opinion. 
Verdict: I'll say a comfortable victory for Brazil in this match.
 
ENGLAND VS SWEDEN
England - Looked dull against Colombia. Would not have scored if not for the penalty, but defensively solid against the Colombians. 
Sweden - Looked solid defensively and dangerous on the attack against the Swiss. They have no star player other than Forsberg which I think is a plus for this team, which mean everyone is on level terms and battling for the team and not accommodating any star player. Their height will be an advantage both defending and attacking set pieces. 
Verdict: Sweden to go through to the next round
 
CROATIA VS RUSSIA
Croatia - World class midfielders in Modric and Rakitic in the middle flanked by Perisic on the wing. Looked uninspiring at times but if the midfield is able to click, they can beat anyone in this world cup. 
Russia - Probably the most average squad Russia has ever had at a world cup but they have defied expectations by reaching the last 8. Home support maybe? But I cant see them winning this game against Croatia. I believe they will park the bus again like they did against Spain and hope to get to penalty shooutout to have a chance against the Croatians.
Verdict: Croatia to win 
 

URUGUAY VS FRANCE
Uruguay - They haven't looked too impressive to me until their last game against Portugal. After 4 games, I can see that they have a strong attack with Cavani and Suarez, solid defense marshaled by Godin, but an average midfield and goalkeeper. Still the good thing about them is that they only need few chances to score with Suarez/Cavani. 
France - Looked very dull in the groups stages but came alive in the Round of 16 against Argentina. Scored a couple of goals but mainly due to poor defending from Argentina in my opinion. France has the best squad in this world cup in terms of individuals, but then I can see they are tend to go to sleep in certain periods during the game
Verdict: I'll say a narrow win for Uruguay for this quarter final tie.
 
BRAZIL VS BELGIUM
Brazil - Brazil has shown that they are able to carve out victories without playing that well. In actual fact they've not played too badly after four games at this world cup. 
Belgium - World class players but without a world class coach. They have good attacks but poor defense as shown in games against Tunisia and Japan, conceding easy/simple goals in my opinion. 
Verdict: I'll say a comfortable victory for Brazil in this match.
 
ENGLAND VS SWEDEN
England - Looked dull against Colombia. Would not have scored if not for the penalty, but defensively solid against the Colombians. 
Sweden - Looked solid defensively and dangerous on the attack against the Swiss. They have no star player other than Forsberg which I think is a plus for this team, which mean everyone is on level terms and battling for the team and not accommodating any star player. Their height will be an advantage both defending and attacking set pieces. 
Verdict: Sweden to go through to the next round
 
CROATIA VS RUSSIA
Croatia - World class midfielders in Modric and Rakitic in the middle flanked by Perisic on the wing. Looked uninspiring at times but if the midfield is able to click, they can beat anyone in this world cup. 
Russia - Probably the most average squad Russia has ever had at a world cup but they have defied expectations by reaching the last 8. Home support maybe? But I cant see them winning this game against Croatia. I believe they will park the bus again like they did against Spain and hope to get to penalty shooutout to have a chance against the Croatians.
Verdict: Croatia to win 
 

Actually we all can see that in their qualifying. With such a talented squad ( at least up front), they have to grind out result in their qualifying to secure the last automatic playoff spot (if im not mistaken). I believe they are lacking balance. Too much talent upfront but how many strikers can you field. I believe Higuain should start ahead of Aguero. Although he doesn't have a good record playing for Argentina, but he offers something different to their pacy and skillful wings. At least you can hit some crosses on the box and have someone to head them. Aguero is more of a ball to feet player which means their attack become one dimensional. Messi is not going to wait for crosses in the box, Aguero as well, and Di Maria or whoever on the other wing as well. 
 
The coach has to go. With such vast array of talents and the job he has to do is to make them gel, and he failed.

I'll probably put my money on the red bulls, they are showing promising pace in the last two races. If they can get their act together in qualifying, I believe they have a serious chance of winning this race.