2014 World Cup Free Picks: Belgium vs. Russia

12 p.m., Sunday, June 22 – Estadio do Maracana, Rio de Janeiro (ABC)

Match Betting Lines

Group favorites Belgium are +105 in this match while Russia is +320. The draw can be had for +250 while the total is set at 2.5 goals.

Belgium

It took a while for Belgium to get into the swing of things vs. Algeria. Two substitute goals later and the tournament dark horse had their opening win. They’ll need to be sharper to beat Russia.

Russia

Russia had a solid result against South Korea. A 1-1 draw was probably what they deserved but if they get the same effort here, they won’t be so fortunate up against a much more talented Belgium squad.

Match Analysis

Belgium will attack. Russia will defend. Look for Fabio Capello’s men to sit back to begin and focus their game plan on keeping Belgium off the board for the first half hour. The counter attack will be key for the Russians here.

Key Injuries, Suspensions, Yellow Cards

Both teams will likely use the same starting XI.

Tony’s Pick

Belgium will use their slow start against Algeria as motivation to play better here and have a faster reaction to the match offensively. They get more production from the squad and earn a 2-1 victory.

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