Greece can still make it to the next stage if they record any win over Ivory Coast and Japan do not beat Colombia, with Ethniki still to score their first goal of the tournament.

Meanwhile, the Elephants will be through if they win this game, while a draw would also see them qualify unless Japan win.

Even if they were seen by many as the underdogs in Group C, Greece had a good chance to finally get past the group stage at a World Cup.

Ethiniki certainly did not impress in their opening fixture against Colombia, but the 3-0 defeat was a bit harsh on them.

Greece then faced Japan knowing that a win would put them in a good position to qualify, but captain Kostas Katsouranis ruined their plans by getting sent off even before half-time.

It was from that moment that Ethinki started showing their quality, having outplayed the Blue Samurai even with ten men on the pitch.

And with the Ivory Coast game just perfect for their counterattacking tactics, you should know Greece are available at 3.80 (14/5) to emerge victorious.

Kostas Katsouranis is obviously suspended, but Kostas Mitroglou is unlikely to start as he battles a knee injury, meaning Theofanis Gekas should deputize.

Probable starting line-up (4-5-1): Karnezis – Torosidis, Manolas, Papastathopoulos, Holebas – Fetfatzidis, Maniatis, Karagounis, Kone, Samaras – Gekas.

Just like their next opponents, Ivory Coast hope to reach the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in history and they have a good chance of succeeding in their quest.

The Elephants started the tournament well, coming from a goal behind to defeat Japan, before giving a good account of themselves in the 2-1 loss to Colombia.

As a result, a win would see them qualify for the next stage, but with the Blue Samurai facing a difficult task in their final group game, a draw could prove to be enough.

Nevertheless, having become famous for their attack-minded approach, the Elephants can be trusted to go for a win and they have been made 2.10 (11/10) favourites at the bookies.

Yaya Toure and Kolo Toure have decided to stay at the tournament after their brother had died of cancer, and both are expected to start.

Didier Zokora misses out through suspension, while Didier Drogba will probably be left on the bench in third straight game.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Barry – Aurier, K. Toure, Bamba, Boka – Serey Die, Tiote – Gervinho, Y. Toure, Kalou – Bony.