Predicting World Cup Outcome with Bayesian Networks

A nice example of how a Bayesian network can be used to do predictive analytics.  Much more here.  " ... Designed around a Causal Bayesian Network, and using the BayesiaLab's API, the BWCP computes each team's qualification probabilities for proceeding from the Group Stage to the Knockout Stage in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. ... ".    At the link you can give it a try.