England fans will be keeping a close eye on these two fixtures – the Three Lions will face one of these nations in the next round.
Colombia, unlucky after going down to 10 men after just three minutes against Japan, were much better against Poland and were excellent value for that 3-0 victory.
With the Poles now heading home, Japan and Senegal are in control of their own destiny. It would take a brave man to back against the Asian outfit on current form, especially going up against already eliminated Poland.
Senegal’s position is arguably more precarious ahead of their clash with Colombia – it should be a thrilling afternoon of World Cup action.
JAPAN vs POLAND
Nobody expected Japan to reach the last-16 at the start of the tournament but there is now a realistic chance for the Asian side to secure top spot in Group H.
Akira Nishiro’s side had a chunk of luck against Colombia but showed plenty of grit and resilience in that entertaining draw with Senegal. Japan will be quietly confident ahead of this one…
Chief contenders for the most disappointing team this summer, Poland have crashed out of the competition after losing their opening two fixtures.
Adam Nawalka is preparing to lose his job and Robert Lewandowski has been starved of service. With the pressure now off, the European outfit could spring an upset but only a fool would back Poland on recent efforts.
For me, an underwhelming affair looks likely. Japan know that a point is enough to reach the last-16 and Poland will just want to get on their flight home.
21/20 for the selection is worth snapping up; Japan may decide to sit on a slender advantage if they take an early lead. Poland have done next to nothing offensively in 180 minutes of football and it is hard to see that changing.
TIP: Both teams to score - NO @ 21/20
CORRECT SCORE: Japan 1-0 Poland (Priced at 15/2 with 888sport)
SENEGAL vs COLOMBIA
Group H is going down to the wire and Senegal will not want to miss out on a last-16 berth. Avoiding defeat against Colombia will be enough to secure a spot in the next round but playing for a draw is a dangerous game.
Instead, Senegal should go for the jugular – their speed in attack could be telling against this rash Colombia defence.
Colombia were outstanding against Poland – England fans will not want to face the South American side in the next round. England's clash with Belgium could be interesting if Colombia manage to snag top spot.
Radamel Falcao notched his first World Cup goal during that success and plenty of punters will fancy the AS Monaco man to notch a goal or two in this clash.
Senegal have enough quality in attacking areas to cause problems for Colombia but there is a gulf in class when it comes to the midfield.
On paper, this Colombia side has the talent to go far this summer and 3/1 for the South American side to win with both teams scoring is a price worth taking.
TIP: Colombia to win and both teams to score @ 3/1
CORRECT SCORE: Senegal 1-2 Colombia (Priced at 15/2 with 888sport)
*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*
