Group F Gambling Predictions<\/strong><\/p>\n Matchup<\/strong>: Paraguay vs New Zealand World Cup Fixture Game 3 Odds<\/strong>: Paraguay -250 \/ New Zealand +650 \/ Draw +330 Paraguay will see itself in the last sixteen of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with a draw against New Zealand, but the Kiwis aren\u2019t going down without a fight. New Zealand was expected to have been down and out by now, but the All Whites will battle and fight for as long as they can to keep their World Cup hopes alive. The only previous encounter between these two sides ended in a 3-2 win for Paraguay in 1995. Paraguay\u2019s coach Gerardo Martino looked like a genius when he opted to switch from a 4-4-2 formation to an attacking 4-3-3 against Slovakia, putting Santa Cruz, Nelson Valdez and Lucas Barrios up front. The result was a 2-0 win over Slovakia with goals from midfielders Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros in the 27th and 86th minutes. <\/p>\n Slovakia looked outclassed and unsure facing the physical Paraguay and was forced to focus on defense. <\/p>\n Needless to say the strategy worked as Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar had an easy day at the net, since Slovakia rarely was able to threaten. <\/p>\n Santa Cruz had been held back previously with a leg injury, but looks to be part of a winning formula moving forward through the stages. <\/p>\n New Zealand pulled a stunning draw against defending champions Italy on Sunday, when the All Whites took the lead seven minutes in on Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro\u2019s error — allowing a tap in goal to Shane Smeltz. <\/p>\n It ended up being New Zealand\u2019s only shot on goal the entire match, but it was all they needed to look like heroes. Italy controlled most of the match but failed to make any serious threat. <\/p>\n New Zealand nearly struck the game-winner when substitute Chris Wood sent an angled shot just wide in the 83rd minute, keeping the sides level. <\/p>\n They will now face the brutes –Paraguay. While luck may be on New Zealand\u2019s side at the moment, such a physical team could cause them trouble and they surely must stay in the game early. <\/p>\n With goals being a luxury in this year\u2019s cup, they must not fall behind or Paraguay\u2019s size will be a scoring inhibitor. <\/p>\n Paraguay is a strong, talented side, and should handle New Zealand easily. Yes, Italy was supposed to have the better of New Zealand, but Paraguay is a more creative side than Italy, and is more physically dominating squad.<\/p>\n
\nDate<\/strong>: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
\nTime<\/strong>: 9:30 AM EST
\nVenue<\/strong>: Polokwane
\nTV<\/strong>: ESPN 2 (In USA)<\/p>\n
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