Prediction: Ghana vs Uruguay

Verdict: Ghana double chance

Best Odds: 12/11

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Bookmaker: Unibet

With it all still to play for in Group H, Ghana and Uruguay will meet at the Al Janoub Stadium on Friday afternoon as both sides looking to punch their knockout stage ticket.

Ghana

Starting with Ghana, while the African giants might have been left heartbroken on November 24th as they opened their World Cup adventure with a 3-2 loss at the hands of Portugal, Otto Addo’s men came roaring back earlier in the week. Putting in an action-packed display against South Korea as they eventually picked up their own 3-2 win, the Black Stars now find themselves sat in pole position to book a knockout stage ticket. Opening the final round of Group H fixtures holding a two-point buffer over both Uruguay and South Korea, the Whites will be desperate to lay down a real marker on Friday afternoon. Signing off their pre-World Cup preparations with an eye-catching 2-0 victory against Switzerland and now winning three of their previous four matchups across all formats, Addo’s men will also be hoping to gain some revenge on their Group H rivals.

Team News

Bagging a brace against South Korea earlier in the week and continuing to gain a string of plaudits, Ajax’s starlet Mohammed Kudus will lead Ghana’s charge on Friday afternoon. The 22-year-old will likely be joined in attack by both Jordan and Andre Ayew.

Likewise, Premier League stars such as Thomas Partey, Daniel Amartey, Tariq Lamptey and Mohammed Salisu should all retain their places in Addo’s starting XI here.

Uruguay

As for Uruguay, while the South American giants might have opened this year’s World Cup tipped as a leading contender to book their knockout stage ticket, La Celeste have struggled to find any kind of stability. Along with getting their Group H adventure off to a downbeat start on November 24th as they had to settle for a 0-0 stalemate against South Korea, it appears there is some pressure on Diego Alonso’s shoulders. Last seen earlier in the week eventually getting hit with a 2-0 loss against former European champions Portugal, Uruguay know that they face a must-win showdown on Friday evening. However, knowing that they should face a tough test against a Ghana squad that are seeking revenge for their 2010 heartbreak, Alonso’s side have shown some extended issues in the final third. Yet to bag a single World Cup strike from their opening two Group H appearances, it should be highlighted that Uruguay have drawn a blank in four of their last six contests.

Team News

Still yet to get a Group H strike on the board from their opening two attempts, Luis Suarez will be hoping for a full recall on Friday. The former Barcelona superstar could replace fellow veteran striker Edinson Cavani.

Continuing to impress since making the move to Premier League outfit Tottenham, Rodrigo Bentancur will once again partner Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde in Alonso’s midfield.

Key Factors to Consider

  • In their own previous meeting, Uruguay picked up a hugely controversial penalties victory at the 2010 World Cup.
  • However, Uruguay are yet to bag a single Group H strike from their opening two World Cup appearances.
  • Likewise, the South American giants have drawn a blank in four of their previous six matchups across all formats.
  • Including their 3-2 win against South Korea earlier in the week, Ghana have won three of their last four appearances across all competitions.
  • The Black Stars have seen both of their opening two Group H matchups finish with five strikes.

Conclusion

While Ghana might open Friday’s crucial showdown tipped as a real underdog, the Black Stars could be smelling the chance to spring an upset. Sat in pole position to book their knockout stage ticket and pick up some revenge from their heartbreak back in 2010, the African heavyweights do find the mood in their camp at a real high. Eventually claiming an action-packed 3-2 win against South Korea earlier in the week, Uruguay could face another tough test here. Coming off the back of another sluggish display as they were hit woth a 2-0 loss against Portugal, La Celeste face what is a must-win showdown this weekend. However, yet to get a World Cup victory or strike on the board so far this winter, a Ghana double chance can be found at appealing odds.

Verdict: Ghana double chance

Best Odds: 12/11

Bookmaker: Unibet

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Author: XenBet