OTL Podcast
I know you all missed us when we decided to take the quarterfinals off rather than providing podcast gold. Don’t fret, we couldn’t leave you hanging with the 2 biggest games in international futbol taking place over the next 2 days. We brought the band back together: Drew Collins to host and James Kempton providing the international perspective from across the pond while I rambled aimlessly hoping to make a useful point.
7 Things worth knowing before you bet the games
Germany and Brazil last met in the 2002 World Cup Final: Brazil hoisted the trophy after a 2-0 victory.
The last 6 times Brazil made it to the semifinals of the World Cup have resulted in 6 trips to the final; compiling a record of 5-0-1 in regulation during that span.
Neymar had a hand in 5 of the 10 goals scored by Brazil so far this tournament. Thiago Silva will also miss the game not because of injury but rather for yellow card accumulation.
Germany has outscored their last 3 opponents 2-0 in regulation. The only team to score on Germany during regulation this World Cup is Ghana.
The Netherlands haven’t scored a goal before the 77th minute in any of their last 3 games (Chile, Mexico, & Costa Rica).
Argentina is the only remaining team to keep 2 clean sheets during the knockout phase, a span lasting 210 minutes.
Argentina is playing without starting Real Madrid midfielder Angel Di Maria but may could a boost from the return of Sergio Aguero. Netherlands will be without the services of Nigel De Jong.
