Comments on: Euro 2008 Predictions: Group A

By: Ian Rose

Ian Rose — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 06:16:59 +0000

That’s why they call it a prediction, arda … it’s nothing more than a glorified guess. I think you’ll find most people counted out the Turks, and we’ve watched in complete wonder at what they’ve been able to do. Great job done by them, and good luck in the semi.

As for the Swiss, it’s never smart to bet against one host going through. Besides, had the bad calls been for the host instead of against them (sort of Bizarro 2002), it might have been quite different, in the first game at least.

By: arda

arda — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:43:52 +0000

worst prediction ever!!!!! swiss for second place are you nuts?? the team you gave no change (TURKIYE) made to semifinal already the rest went back to sweet home long ago;) and it wont surprise me if Turkiye make the final and even win the title

By: tacoman

tacoman — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:12:54 +0000

portugal germany frane espanha
czech croatia italy greece
switzerland poland holland sweden
turkey austria romania russia

portugal 2-0 croatia italy 1-2 spain
czech p.k 4-3 germany france 0-1 greece

portugal 1-0 spain greece 1-0 czech republic

finalssssssss portugal 2-1 greece

By: Pedro

Pedro — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:56:13 +0000

I think the czechs can not just win the group, but also the whole thing…
If PT comes from 2 victories when they meet SWI, they might win the third match. Less pressure, etc, plus the fact PT is technically much better than SWI.
If they start comming from a win and a draw, it’ll be difficult to beat SWI, cos they’ll have a better chance, cos PT will have the pressure and will depend of the result between TUR and CZE. SWI doesn’t score much but has a tight defense and PT, although an attacking team, also don’t score that many goals… So, if PT beats TUR and draws the Czechs, SWI gets a chance to sneak in and they will, cos they play home and the refs will be behind them a bit more…
So it’s essential for PT to beat the turks, which will not be easy at all…

Or not…

By: Yuko Méd'a Orii

Yuko Méd'a Orii — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:39:52 +0000

Switzerland go through on the top notch, and the Czechs follow them on the 2nd notch. My guess is that UEFA work on letting Switzerland win, but the Czech midfielders and some youngins with unmeasureble talent have potentials to be against all odds.

By: Jan

Jan — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:08:23 +0000

I agree with that. I also believe it will be Portugal first and Switzerland second. I believe Switzerland will defeat the Czechs on Saturday and then draw the other two games.

By: Ian Rose

Ian Rose — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:38:58 +0000

The Czechs are a tough one to predict. They could win the group, or finish last, depending on how they show up and the tactics used. Koller is stil dangerous and Baros and Sionko aren’t too shabby either. The defense might let them down, though.

By: Drabik

Drabik — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:18:27 +0000

I think the Czechs will be battling it out with Portugal for top spot. In my opinion, the other two pose little competition. I hope I’m wrong, and I hope its a very close game!