The Greeks haven't scored in two games in Brazil, and they are building a scoreless streak that currently stretches back to the final group-stage game in South Africa. With a win the only route for Greece to advance from Group C, they will need goals against the Ivory Coast. Although striker Kostas Mitroglou is fighting an injury heading into the game, he will likely be the focal point for the Greek attack if he is fit enough to play.
For Ivory Coast, it's win and they move on to the knockout stage for the first time in their history at a World Cup,while Greece are looking for their second-ever World Cup win in the Group C finale. Although they currently sit in last place in the group, Greece still have a chance of advancing to the Round of 16 as well, as long as they win this game. Ivory Coast have one of the most talented World Cup squads on paper, but tough group draws in the last two World Cups mean they haven't fulfilled their billing to date. Still, all they need is a win against the Greeks and they will finally break their duck at the World Cup and make it past the group stage. And despite some talent coming through the pipeline and featuring in Brazil, including highly touted 21-year-old right back Serge Aurier , the bulk of the impact players are over 30 or nearing that mark. And with influential striker Didier Drogba , in what must be his final World Cup at 36, the Ivorians can't afford to wait four more years to see if they can finally make some waves.
The Elephants know fully well it's in their hands to qualify and will not let this opportunity slip by them. The Greeks were lucky to have drawn their last game with Japan despite going down to 10 men. It going to be a different situation as I expect the Elephants to be in the through to the next stage of the tournament.
Verdict : Ivory Coast to win
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