Germany – Ghana

Germany has emerged as one of the top two favorites to win the World Cup after recent events and their 4-0 drubbing of Portugal, but Ghana will be desperate for points against the Mannschaft and could pose some problems today.

The German side got of to an unbelievable start against Portugal, but a closer analysis of that win will tell us a slightly different story: yes, Germany played great, deserved to win, but when you get a questionable penalty in the 12th minute, along with the unfair sending off of Pepe in the 37th minute, things will get easier for sure. Germany had all the circumstances in their favor, we can also add that Portugal was playing very poorly in the pre – World Cup friendlies (despite winning games) and that Ronaldo was not 100% fit.

Ghana was disappointing in the first match against USA. Going down 1-0 after just seconds of play, the Africans struggled to create chances. They finally upped the tempo and got back in the game with 10 minutes to go, only to be shocked by a late Brooks header and lose the game. Now Ghana needs something against Germany, otherwise they will probably be going home. All in all Ghana looks like a decent side, they can defend decently, they can bring the ball around the opposing box, they just seem to struggle getting that last pass or converting chances.

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Team news & lineups

Mats Hummels is doubtful for Germany, most likely he will not play. Ghana has a full squad to choose from.

Germany: Neuer – Boateng, Mustafi, Mertesacker, Howedes – Lahm, Khedira – Kroos, Ozil, Gotze – Muller

Ghana: Kwarasey – Opare, Asamoah, Boye, Mensah – Atsu, Muntari, Boateng, Rabiu, A.Ayew – Gyan

Listen, Germany is a top class side, actually I reckon they will win the World Cup, but they are just a little too overhyped after the Portugal win. Ghana can make this close. I fancy the over 2,5 bet a lot for this match. Germany has the quality to bang in the goals, no doubt about that, while Ghana has to get something here and must go for broke if they fall behind. The Africans can also trouble Germany on counters, they have speed in the midfield with Ayew or Atsu (Essien will again be on the bench) and Gyan is a man who can connect with crosses. The fact that Hummels will probably not play will also hurt the German defense, especially since they also have an error-prone Howedes on the left wing. As the odds for the over 2,5 are way too low, I will go with Both teams to score – a little riskier bet, but at a much better price. Prediction: Germany – Ghana 2-1.

Pick: Both to score
Odds: 1.95 @ Bwin
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 6.65
Event date: 21 June