Pick Japan to break the Asian curse against South American sides in the World Cup.
There have between 12 games between the continents at the finals throughout history, and Asia are yet to win one, although North Korea and South Korea managed draws against Chile and Bolivia respectively.
However, this Japan side have been a breath of fresh air, and could have the enterprise to break down a Paraguay side that has just got stodgier and stodgier.
Tip: 2pts Japan to win to 3/1 (4.0 generally)
Local derby or not, Portugal will have little to genuinely worry a Spanish side that should reach the final.
Spain started slowly, but that is not a problem as they have moved through the gears in the final two games and look well equipped to deal with a Jekyll and Hyde looking Portugal side
Tip: 2pts Spain to win at 11/10 (2.1 at betCHRONICLE and Betdaq)