The final match day for Groups C and D kick off tomorrow. In the morning, Australia will face an already eliminated Peru team. The Socceroos must beat Peru and hope France beats Denmark in addition to making up goal difference. Then Lionel Messi and Argentina will somehow try to find their way into the knockout stage when they take on a Nigeria team who also has a good chance to advance. Check out all the World Cup Knockout Stage Possibilities here.
Here are the picks from Connor Fleming (@conmanfleming), Bryce Badwan (@bbadss) and Travis Yoesting (@travisyoesting).
Peru vs Australia
Connor: Peru - Although already eliminated, Peru will desperately want to take something more tangible from this World Cup than just plaudits. Australia has to go for it, and that plays right into Peru's gung-ho style. Maybe we get a 3-2 here or something really fun.
Bryce: Peru - After seeing an already eliminated Morocco side go toe to toe with Spain, I think an inspired and derserving Peru squad get a victory at the World Cup. Austalia haven't done much to impress and the goals should finally come for Peru.
Travis: Draw - Australia needs a win, but Peru has too much pride to go home without a point or a goal scored. Expect Paolo Guerrero to get on the board and if the soccer gods are on our side, Tim Cahill will score too.
Game Info:
8:00AM ET
Fisht Stadium FS1, Telemundo
Denmark vs France
Connor: Draw - A draw is nice and good for both sides, so it's a nice and good draw. France gets Argentina, Denmark gets Croatia.
Bryce: France - A draw will do for France, but I think this team is looking to prove something. Denmark really haven't impressed me and even with some bench players playing, Les Bleus are loaded.
Travis: Draw - France hasn't impressed yet and Denmark has been average. Both will be desperate to at least get a point to advance and that's exactly what will happen.
Game Info:
8:00AM ET
Luzhniki Stadium
FOX, Universo
Nigeria vs Argentina
Connor: Argentina - I'm picking with my heart and not my head. All the evidence says this is not Argentina's World Cup, because it really isn't. But Messi and company go through. I don't, however, think they'll beat France in the Round of 16.
Bryce: Argentina - I don't know why I'm doing this.
Travis: La Albiceleste have beaten the Super Eagles the last three times Nigeria has been at the World Cup. Messi didn't play in the 4-2 loss to Nigeria in November and despite the chaos surrounding Argentina's camp, I expect the talent to prevail.
Game Info:
2:00PM ET
Saint Petersburg Stadium
FOX, Telemundo
Iceland vs Croatia
Connor: Croatia - I think the draw against Argentina was Iceland's moment at this World Cup (that's not a bad moment to have). Croatia's a bit more savvy in its approach, and any attempt by Iceland to go without its low block — which happened against Nigeria and we all saw how that played out — will be punished.
Bryce: Croatia - Iceland have to go forward and when they do that they are in trouble. Their style of play just doesn't fit here.
Travis: Draw - If Croatia needed a win, I'd pick the Blazers to pick up three points without a doubt. But only needing a draw, I expect Croatia to take it a little easier on Iceland, but still do enough to help Argentina advance.
Game Info:
2:00PM ET
Rostov Arena
FS1, Universo
