Thursday 25/06/2014, 18:00, World Cup Group G, United States vs Germany

United States vs Germany Betting Preview

United States was lucky to score in the first minute of the opening game and then shifted into a passive gear hoping that Ghana will fail to level the score. The African nation was in control for most of the game but minutes after tying the score, they allowed another goal and the three points went down the drain. Winning against Germany will be much more difficult, regardless of how many points the Europeans have, because they will try to win the group to face a weaker opponents in the last 16.

United States vs Germany Betting Odds

At Bet365

United States 7.00, Draw 4.30, Germany 1.45

United States vs Germany Betting Tips

Klinsman took some chances when he decided to leave Donovan at home, because he didn't have too many options upfront. The prospect of losing another striker to injuries was worrisome to say the least, but the German manager regarded this as the worst-case scenario.

With Altidore being carried off the pitch in the game against Ghana, Dempsey remains the only option upfront and he was also roughed up in the opening match. The Americans were toothless and they can consider themselves lucky to have won all three points against the team that dominated the match from one hand to the other.

Germany had no problem in winning against Portugal, despite the fact that this was expected to be the most difficult match of the group stage. It definitely helped to play against a team with a man down, but they were so dominant that victory was never in doubt. Muller was the man of the match and he scored three goals, which means that he is in pole position to become the top scorer in Brazil.

It is only natural to assume that his teammates will do their best to help him win the trophy and this means that he will receive even more balls than usually. Muller is clinical in front of the net and doesn't need many opportunities to score, while the United States still has plenty of defensive issues to address.

Key Facts

• The United States will try to defend a draw and hope that a fortunate turn of events will see them through
• Germany won 6/9 games played against United States, including two victories at the World Cup

United States vs Germany Betting Odds Prediction

Germany is a class above the United States and if they manage to score 4 goals against Portugal, they shouldn't have a problem in securing a comfortable victory. Since the odds are so low for Germany to prevail, punters should bet on more than 2.5 goals to be scored at 1.70 with Bet365.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.70 with Bet365