We make an attempt, risky for sure (since it has been a tournament where favourites have tumbled), to predict the outcome of the pre-quarterfinal ties, keeping in mind the form of the teams.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup round of 16 is upon us. Newsclick's Siddhanth Aney, who has been following the action closely in Russia, joins us from Moscow to discuss the hits and surprises during the group stage games, and the epic match-ups that lie ahead in the Round of 16. We make an attempt, risky for sure (since it has been a tournament where favourites have tumbled), to predict the outcome of the pre-quarterfinal ties, keeping in mind the form of the teams, and upholding (in true footballing spirit) our personal biases as well.