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Netherlands vs Japan: After the Game Shepherd Insights & Top Picks Review

The Netherlands looked set to follow our market script, but Japan kept dragging the match back into balance. A 2-2 draw validated Shepherd’s strongest pre-game signal, with Japan’s organisation and equalisers proving why we predicted a match closer than the market suggested.

June 16, 2026 4 min read

After the Game · BetKulture · FIFA World Cup

After the Game: Germany vs Curacao Shepherd Insights & Top Picks Review

Germany’s 7-1 win over Curaçao showed why the market made Die Mannschaft heavy favourites, though Shepherd correctly hinted at early resistance. Curaçao kept the game competitive and found a special equaliser. But once Germany went 2-1 up, the match turned into a complete rout.

June 16, 2026 4 min read

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