Its Gravy said:
I am starting this thread for potential upsets with INTELLIGENT reasoning and commentary...
Does anyone have a feeling for any on the horizon?
I personally think that Ecuador +650 will beat Germany.
Two thoughts on the Ecuador/Germany game.
Germany probably wants to win the group.
The group winner will likely play Sweden then Argentina(tough) and France or Italy..
If they tie or lose to Ecuador then then will play England, the Dutch, and Brazil just to get to the finals.
You would think winning the group is the better way to go for them.
The other big thing is Germany has 4 guys who got yellow cards vs. Poland(One was Ballack).
Another yellow means they sit out Round 1 game(carryover card).
My point is Germany will be less aggressive and Ballack will be careful and probably even get pulled early if he even plays.
Ecuador(+550) is a nice longshot.
My longshot is the Saudi's(+650) over the Ukraine.
Saudia Arabia has an attack attitude and can score.Ukraine did not impress me even though it was against Spain who looked great.
I think this game is close to the end and maybe the Saudi's pull one out.Worth a shot
Good Luck
