Greece v Ivory Coast predictions, tips, line-ups and free bets (World Cup - Group C - June 24, 2014)

Monday, 23 June 2014 22:19
Written by David Bet

Ivory Coast will look to end with a win and to advance to knockout stage when their Group C campaign ends with a clash against Greece. Don't miss our GREECE v IVORY COAST match preview with betting tips, best predictions, odds, line-ups, promotions and no deposit free bets on the match!

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Greece, in a 3-0 loss against Colombia and a 0-0 draw against Japan have offered little as an offensive unit. They have problems in front of goal as they have failed to scored in seven of their eight World Cup games.They have only scored twice in their last seven games. Furthermore, coach Santos has announced a much more offensive approach than in previous two matches.

Return of experienced Gekas and Salpingidis is expected in the staring 11, while Karagounis will replace suspended Katsouranis in the midfield. Kostas Mitroglou may miss out due to an injury picked up against Japan so Gekas may regain his place in the starting XI.

Ivory Coast know that a draw will suffice unless Japan can beat Colombia. They came from behind to get the better of Japan first up with a 2-1 win but then lost to Colombia with same score. This is their easiest game of the group though, so they should have done enough work already to book progress to the round of sixteen.

Zokora is not eligible to play in the defence as he earned two yellow cards. Kolo Toure could replace him but much may depend on his state of mind, along with brother Yaya's, after the tragic loss of their younger brother to cancer last week.

GREECE v IVORY COAST PROBABLE LINEUPS

Greece (4-4-2): Karnezis; Torosidis, Papasthathopoulos, Manolas, Holebas; Fetfatzidis, Karagounis, Maniatis, Salpingidis; Samaras, Gekas.

Ivory Coast (4-2-3-1): Barry; Aurier, Kolo Tourè, Bamba, Boka; Tioté, Serey Die; Kalou, Yaya Touré, Gervinho; Bony.