South Africa - Iraq FIFA - Confederations Cup Prediction

South Africa - Iraq
14.06 16:00
South African players will have a nice opportunity to play the Confederation cup in front of their own fans, and that competition is just an introduction for the upcoming World Cup that will be played in their country next year. They had a fantastic support of their fans in the previous friendlies. Their football fans are slowly realizing that this sport is becoming one of the best brands in their country these days. Some huge money has been invested into the stadiums, pitches, and the entire football infrastructure in South Africa. Of course, a huge support and help was achieved from various companies and humanitarian organizations, whom their residents and football federation members are extremely thankful. Wins over Ghana, Norway, Cameroon and the most recent one against Poland, prove that this selection of players is surely to be respected by every opponent. They will again have a great support of their fans, who will decorate the whole stadium in Johannesburg into black-green colors.
Getting weaker
Iraq haven’t won in their last nine matches. The last win they recorded was over a year ago, more precisely on June 14th, 2008. away in China (2:1). Ever since they have been recording negative results against the following opponents: Qatar (two losses of 1:0 each)), UAE (1:1), Bahrain (3:1), Oman (4:0), Kuwait (1:1), Saudi Arabia (0:0), South Korea (2:1), just to play a friendly a few days ago in South Africa against Poland, drawing 1:1. Iraq, a team that’s the most recent Asian champion (beating Saudi Arabia in the finals by 1:0 back in 2007.) will very hardly record good results at this tournament. Their team is playing really bad, are in huge problems and it’s very unlikely they can surprise anyone.
The hosts want the whole thing
I have very few doubts that South African national team will record a win in Johannesburg, where they will be having a frenetic support of their fans. The home football fans are their 12th player, giving them loud and loyal support from the stands and that’s one of the reasons why I will be going for a home win here. Iraqis are in problems, can’t beat anyone lately and are generally playing very bad. Additionally, South Africa are the hosts here, while they will also be hosting the upcoming World Cup, and also when their current great form is taken into account – I think there are enough reasons for me to go for the African squad in this matchup.
Tip: South Africa AH (-1), Odds 2.1;