Both teams would like to win this game as they both draw in their first game.Judging from their first match performances, Paraguay definitely has the edge over Slovakia. Slovakia defence lead by Skrtel particularly poor when dealing with lots of floating cross as they are often beaten in the air. The towering Roque Santa Cruz could provide plenty of problem for them this time. Paraguay could even threaten their goal through set pieces. Slovakia forwards cannot afford to lose their chances like they did against New Zealand if they are going to get something out of this match. I fancy Paraguay to win this match narrowly.
Man to watch (Paraguay): Roque Santa Cruz
He has not started and only play as substitute in first match against Italy due to injury, but he certainly will be a real threat to the Slovakian defence whenever he is on the pitch with his height and aerial ability to hold up the ball and flick on to his team mate.
Man to watch (Slovakia): Martin Skrtel
He let Reid to rise upon him and headed in the equalizing goal late in the match when they played New Zealand. But he definitely eager to bounce back from that and become more dominant at the back.
Prediction: Paraguay to win 2-1
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