Last week we reported on a group of baby pandas in China that will attempt to predict the results of upcoming World Cup matches.

And now news has reached us that another contender has entered the fray to compete for the crown of the late Paul the octopus, who sucessfully predicted eight winners in the last World Cup.

The Huffington Post reports that Cabecao the turtle, who hails from a turtle reserve near Salvador, Brazil, will attempt to predict the results by eating fish from a choice of flags. 

Cabecao (menaing 'big head') has begun with a safe choice on the opening game, favouring hosts Brazil over Croatia.

But with tighter fixtures coming up, he'll have to stick his neck out (of his shell) and take a few risks.