Brazil / Germany / Belguim / Spain / France to qualify from groups - coral 1.5u (1.5u) France to last longer than Belgium - pinnacle 1.5u (1.25u) Brazil to last longer than Argentina - betfair 1u (1.5u) - Dead heat rules Brazil to score more goals than Argentina - marathonbet 1.25u (1u) Germany to last longer than Argentina - marathonbet 0.5u (1u) - If level then decided in this order; stage of elimination, group position, group points, tournament goal difference, tournament goals scored Holland over 4.5 tournament goals - skybet 1.25u (1u)
Manchester United to win to nil (1u to win 1.45u)
Draw HT United FT (0.5u to win 1.9u)
Under 2.5 goals (1u to win 1.05u)
Correct scores - 1-0 (0.5u to win 4u) 2-0 (0.5u to win 3.75u)
Players starting to gel together.
Growing more accustomed to LVG's philosophy with every passing game.
Smalling been a rock in defence against Arsenal and Hull.
Herrera should play 90 minutes. Huge boost to midfield play - defending, retaining possession and creating chances. Really high on this player.
Di Maria won't be missed - hasn't been on form for a while - may actually play better without him
Van Persie will gain in confidence after stunning goal against Hull
Van Gaal's philosophy encourages possession football - keeping shape - not rushing anything.
I expect a similar performance to the one on Saturday against Hull.
Patient build up - Stoke won't be easy to break down
If United can play half of they game that I expect them to then they should beat a poor Stoke side in a low scoring affair.
Expect United to pick off the Stoke defence as they begin to tire in the 2nd half - keep possession and see out game. Onwards and Upwards to tough test Monday night against Southampton.