Bear's Picks for a Massive Match Day 5 at the World Cup

Bear's Bets

We're heading into the mid-tournament stage with some thrilling matches, following the Brazil-Morocco draw on Day 3.

Here's what I like as we look ahead to Match Day 5:

Spain will try to lead their team to victory over Cape Verde. With a 30-game unbeaten run, Spain is expected to win, but they won't take any chances and will try to avoid injuries to key players. Expect a controlled performance from Spain with two or three goals.

Belgium's chances of making a deep run are high, but they face a tricky opener against a team that can score. Belgium's defense has long been a concern, and they might not keep a clean sheet. Both teams to score is the play, and I'd be surprised if Belgium didn't concede.

Uruguay's defense is strong, but they're without key players Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez. Expect a rock-fought match, and Saudi Arabia will struggle to score. Looking for a draw at halftime and a low-scoring match.

New Zealand will face Iran in a low-scoring match, and I'll take a shot at under 1.5 total goals. A 1-0 scoreline is a realistic outcome.