English Premier
2012-06-28 - Germany vs Italy
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Germany goes into this match knowing that they have to go against history if they are to overcome Italy and setup a showdown with Spain in the final on Sunday. Even though they are the favourites to win in Warsaw, Germany have yet to win in seven competitive meetings against the Italians.
Germany boss Joachim Low knows his side must pay attention to midfielder Andrea Pirlo who was influential in Italy's quarter-final win over England. Low was quick to point out that he is the player who diects the game and they need to find a way to stop him. But Low has also called for focus from his own side, believing they must play to the strengths which has seen them win all their games to date.
Meanwhile, despite never having lost a competitive match against Germany, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli knows it will be tough to beat their opponents. Prandelli admitted that the Germans, alongside Spain are the favourites to win the Championships.
Team News :
Germany Team News :
Low has received a boost with the news influential midfielder Bastian Schweinsteigerwill be fit after recovering from an ankle injury agai8nst Greece. And after leaving out Arsenal new-boy Lukas Podolski, Thomas Muller and tournament top scorer Mario Gomez out of his starting line-up against Greece, he now has tough decisions to make. He is expected to restore the trio to his side, despite Marco Reus and Andre Schurrle adding pace to the German attack while featuring. Miroslav Klose scored against the Greeks but will return to the bench.
Italy Team News :
Midfielder De Rossi and right-back Abate were substituted with muscle injuries in Sunday's quarter-final penalty victory over England, while Chiellini missed the game with a thigh problem. Chiellini has since returned to training and will probably come in for Leonardo Bonucci if he is fit. Meanwhile, Antonio Nocerino will likely replace De Rossi should he miss out.
However, Coach Prandelli has a big decision to make if Abate fails to recover as fellow right-back Christian Maggio is suspended. The coach could either move a centre-half like Bonucci or Andrea Barzagli to the right or adopt a three-man defence used in the opening two group games.
Predictions :
Take Germany to win at HT and FT.
The Pick :
Germany 1-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Main Bet :Take Germany to win at HT and FT at 2.90 at Ladbrokes
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Germany and give the 1/2 ball.
