Day 15 Predictions - Early Games

Brazil vs. Portugal
10:00am - ESPN
Winner: Brazil
Both of these teams have pretty much locked up a spot in the next round (barring a miracle that sees Portugal lose and the Ivory Coast make up a nine-goal differential) but there is still a bit of drama in this one. This group is matched up with Spain's group in the next round, so if Spain wins their group, second place from Brazil/Portugal faces Spain; if Spain comes in second in their group, first place from Brazil/Portugal faces Spain. Give the edge to Brazil, as they don't seem to be intimidated by anyone and they always play to win.

Ivory Coast vs. North Korea
10:00am - ESPN 2
Winner: Ivory Coast
As previously stated, the Ivory Coast needs a miracle, in the form of a huge, huge win over North Korea. Portugal put up seven goals against the North Koreans, so it can be done, but expect North Korea to defend with a little more intensity to avoid another embarrassment before heading home. Ivory Coast gets the win but not by the margin they need to advance.