Netherlands – Brazil 2 July
Netherlands – Brazil 2 July 2010
*matches in all competitions
Netherlands last 5 matches: 
Brazil last 5 matches: 
Netherlands FIFA ranking: 4
Brazil FIFA ranking: 1
2010 World Cup 8th Finals are starting on Friday with a very interesting match between Netherlands and Brazil, 2 of the teams that have showed real strength so far in the tournament.
Netherlands have been running clockwise since the final tournament started with 4 victories in 4 matches played surpassing Denmark, Japan and Cameroon in the group stages and just edging Slovakia in the first knock out 2-1.
They for a very balanced team as they managed to score 7 goals and conceded 3 in all 4 matches, only Denmark failing to score against them.
Brazil showed real offensive play with Chile in the knockouts, crushing the opposition 3-0 to advance in stile and keep the fans happy after the disappointing match against Portugal in the group stage.
Elano will miss the Friday match after injury, the only important player from both sides. This game is likely to be an open one as both teams focus more on attack than defense making the outcome very difficult to predict.
My tip: Brazil to win (over 2.4 goals )
