Outright Odds: two hundred/one
Team B Winners: eight/one
Paraguay have experienced for his or her 3rd successive Planet Cup finals, but like fellow South American qualifiers Ecuador, their route to Germany was an inconsistent one particular. After leading the team early on, only one get from 7 game titles in 2004 followed. On the other hand, this was levelled out In general with eight victories, four attracts and six defeats, observing them end in fourth situation which has a round of fixtures to spare.
Viewers will not be taken care of to the talismanic goalkeeper Jose Luis Chilavert, the veteran captain and dead-ball specialist who may have now retired. He unsuccessful in his attempt to grow to be the primary goalkeeper to attain while in the finals but was excellent at commanding his defence in France 1998 which observed them qualify to the 2nd round.
One among Paraguays principal strengths was a h2o-limited defence marshalled by Chilavert but this is simply not the situation any more. Veteran centre back again Carlos Gamarra, with greater than one hundred caps to his title, are going to be 35 by the point the finals kick off and he lacks a commanding stopper together with him. While goalkeeper Justo Villar has exceeded anticipations, he is not any Chilavert.
However, Paraguay possesses a resilient workforce spirit which could see them repeat the heroics of France 1998 and the features which observed them into the next round 4 several years in the past. In the mean time they appear to have found a very good blend between the veterans of yesteryear and another generation of youthful expertise.
With more firepower than new Paraguayan sides, supervisor Anibal Ruiz faces a variety Problem in assault. The recognized strike partnership of Roque Santa Cruz amd Jose Cardozo is under pressure from Werder Bremen striker Nelson Valdez.
Valdez could swap Santa Cruz that has not too long ago endured a knee harm and it has struggled to create an impression at club Bayern Munich for the duration of his six seasons with the Bundesliga facet mainly because of the fierce Level of competition for places. Valdez could spouse Cardozo, who was Paraguays foremost qualifying intention scorer with 7 strikes.
If Santa Cruz is also healthy, Paraguay could induce some serious problems for their opposition as he is robust inside the air and has speed and ability. It's the defence which poses the most crucial challenge as it is no longer solid more than enough as large four-one qualifying defeats to Brazil and Peru plus a five-two reverse in Ecuador showed.
Despite qualifying of their last two strategies, Paraguay could appear unstuck this time around with England and Sweden likely to reach the last 16 at their expenditure.
Advisable Wager:
In spite of their attacking prowess, Paraguay could overlook out on a location in the 2nd spherical with England and Sweden favourites to qualify. Check on the percentages for that match against Trinidad & Tobago as that may be their best prospect of success.
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