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    hedgejob
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    WC Opening Games

    Decided to look into game 1's since 1970 for U/O trends. 10 games, 7 under, 3 over. Only 1 game saw more than 3 goals.

    2006 Germany 4-2 Costa Rica O
    2002 France 0-1 Senegal U
    1998 Brazil 2-1 Scotland O
    1994 USA 1-1 Switzerland U
    1990 Italy 1-0 Austria U
    1986 Italy 1-1 Bulgaria U
    1982 Italy 0-0 Poland U
    1978 Italy 2-1 France O
    1974 West Germany 1-0 Chile U
    1970 Mexico 0-0 Soviet Union U

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    Great Info, Thank you

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    Jaug
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    Generally premiere games in soccer (league as well) are low scoring. I would guess it's because teams are quite satisfied with a draw in those games and because you haven't gotten to know your team mates in a competetive environment.

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