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World Cup predictions please....

(366 Posts)
KatGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Jun-14 15:40:53

So - rules are there are no rules, no insider footballer info needed - it's just who you think will win, lose or draw - like Paul the octopus in the last World Cup - this is using the brilliance of gransnetters (and CariGransnet's goldfish - named Goldie, of course) to predict who will win the World Cup.

Every morning we post the fixtures for that day for you to post your predictions.

You'll get a point for each correct prediction (win, lose or draw) and for those with a competitive streak, there will be a bonus points option suggested for the day, so you 'fancy' up your entry <ooh>

Every morning we will update our leaderboard, however you're more than welcome to join in at whatever stage. Obviously there's less chance of winning if you join in half-way, unless you're a pro and take part in the bonus rounds!

There will be a mystery prize for the gransnetters with the most points at the end of the World Cup (13 July).

Let the games commence! Post below if you'll be taking part from Thursday.

Tegan Tue 08-Jul-14 21:40:16

NO CHANCE; [I'm joking...I feel really sorry for Brazil at the moment sad]...

Happy2Be Tue 08-Jul-14 20:59:22

Germany to win

kittylester Tue 08-Jul-14 18:45:34

Here's my recipe but I don't know how to do the other sort of link.

www.gransnet.com/recipes/dish/6481-Cheats-wiener-schnitzel

Maggiemaybe Tue 08-Jul-14 18:30:24

Here's my recipe - Rote Gruetze berry pudding

And seeing as I've borrowed one of their recipes, I'll say Germany to win. football I think it might go to penalties and they seem to have them off to a fine art.

Charleygirl Tue 08-Jul-14 16:44:45

I have posted Chicken Schnitzel. Germany to win.

The game appears to be on BBC1 this evening, 9pm kick off if anybody is interested.

Pittcity Tue 08-Jul-14 15:00:34

I predict Germany to win, but will not stay up to find out!!

Have posted a recipe for hot German Potato Salad, ideal for barbeques.

rubysong Tue 08-Jul-14 13:44:00

I have posted a Brazilian recipe for Beijinho de Coco (little coconut kisses). It is under the 'snacks' heading.
Prediction (Brazil) posted earlier.

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 08-Jul-14 12:56:56

Apols - late to the party today...

Today's match is Brazil v Germany 9pm BBC1 and ITV (why both channels?!)

For your bonus points, add a recipe for a dish relating to one of the two countries playing tonight.

Here's a link to our recipe section: www.gransnet.com/recipes

Let us know on this thread when you've posted a recipe, or even better, post a link to it smile

kittylester Tue 08-Jul-14 11:44:35

I'm going with Brazil today too!

rubysong Tue 08-Jul-14 11:27:52

I'm predicting Brazil today (even without their star player).

Charleygirl Tue 08-Jul-14 11:04:52

I have no idea if it an early or later match today. In case I am not around later, my prediction is that Germany will win.

Maggiemaybe Mon 07-Jul-14 18:52:59

And me! And I've won one of the signed books on offer on that thread! smile

kittylester Mon 07-Jul-14 16:48:20

Me too! grin

Pittcity Mon 07-Jul-14 15:52:22

I got an excellent reply from Jeremy Paxman on the WW1 thread and only added a question because of this thread smile

KatGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 07-Jul-14 11:04:23

No matches today!

Leaderboard after this weekend...

Pittcity 73
kittylester 69
Maggiemaybe 69
rubysong 58
Happy2Be 47
Charleygirl 33
Tegan 21
thatbags 3
GrannyCaz1 1
hildajenniJ 1
creative 0

Semi finals start tomorrow, watch this space...

Tegan Sun 06-Jul-14 10:31:38

I did watch the penalty shoot out in the end as my only football claim to fame is that the Netherlands goalie [the one that came on at the end] is a sort of 'friend of a friend'. And I find Robben mesmerising. Can't help but feel that one of the reasons for so many lacklustre performances over the past few weeks have been due to the extreme heat, but Robben is like a human dynamo whatever the conditions. I must say I have reached saturation point, sport wise now, and shall be glad when life returns to normal [ie BBC4 and trips to the cinema].

Charleygirl Sun 06-Jul-14 09:47:29

Between tennis and football I have ended up switching off my TV as I can no longer watch anything.

Tegan Sat 05-Jul-14 23:33:34

Can't bear to watch the end of the match....

Maggiemaybe Sat 05-Jul-14 23:03:50

Just checking that you got my predictions for today, which I gave yesterday in advance at 12.34 (Argentina and Costa Rica) football. It seems so long ago since I posted them!

Hope everyone's having a pleasant and sunshine weekend.

JulieGransnet (GNHQ) Sat 05-Jul-14 21:20:42

Oh... are you ready?

Argentina 1-0 Belgium

The other one's still playing.

Tegan Sat 05-Jul-14 17:57:18

Netherlands have been the only team I've enjoyed watching but I still haven't quite forgiven Robben for the other day; however, it'll be interesting to see how often he falls over fom now on wink.

kittylester Sat 05-Jul-14 17:25:36

Belgium and Netherlands to win.

They were my first choice so I'm playing fair and sticking with them - despite the fact that Argentina are 1-0 up confused

rubysong Sat 05-Jul-14 13:29:45

Argentina and Costa Rica to win. (last minute change of choice from Netherlands).

Pittcity Sat 05-Jul-14 13:21:30

Argentina and Netherlands to win.

Wot no bonus? Hooray!!! grin

Charleygirl Sat 05-Jul-14 12:45:08

Argentina and Netherlands to win