Euro 2008
2008-06-16 - Austria vs Germany
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Analysis:Austria the co-hosts will need to spring a huge upset if they are to progress further in the competition. They are still in with a shouft after Germany were beaten by Croatia 2-1 in their second match and they need to avoid defeat to advance to the last eight and a meeting with Portugal.
On paper Germany is the stronger side but Austria will be looking to the past where in Cordoba in 1978 they managed to knock then holders West Germany out of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory so knows nothing is impossible in football.
Ivica Vastic rescued Austria with a last minute penalty against Poland and that kept their hopes alive. Austria will hope to take advantage of Germany's defeat against Croa tia and stun them here.
They will however have to do without Sebastien Prodl who is suspended for Austria.
Vastic will hope to start this match after scoring against Poland while Roman Kienast could also play after an impressive performance coming on as a substitute.
Germany who played well when they won against Poland 2-0 were poor against Croatia. Bastian Schweinsteiger and Marcell Jansen will be out of this match due to suspension and a shoulder injury respectively. The good news is that top scorer Lukas Podolski (foot) and Philipp Lahm (calf and shin) have been declared fit to start this match. Heiko Westermann is also available following a hand injury.
Germany's coach Low have insisted that the team will play better since 30 million people will be watching in Germany and they cannot afford to dissappoint them.
Take Germany to win here and give the 1 1/4 ball here.
Cheers and good luck,
Cruiser
The Pick :
Germany to win 2-0
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Germany to win this match.
Gooner’s Statistical Value Bet
Take Germany and give the 1 1/4 ball here.
