Odds-on Brazil to Win the 2014 FIFA World Cup

One of the favorites to win the 2014 FIFA World Cup is host Brazil. However, statisticians headed by Achim Zeileis show that the winning margin is considerably higher for Brazil than generally expected. By applying their statistical model based on bookmakers' odds, the researchers previously correctly predicted the 2010 FIFA World Cup Champion and the 2012 EURO Champion. The FIFA World Cup 2014 winning margin for Brazil is considerably higher than generally expected, according to statisticians headed by Achim Zeileis. (Photo: flickr.com/Thomás, CC BY 2. After 36 years the FIFA World Cup competition returns to South America. And as in all previous South American FIFA World Cup events, a South American team is again expected to take home the victory - this time the host Brazil.
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