Germany – England 27 June
Germany – England 27 June 2010
*matches in all competitions
Germany last 5 matches: 
England last 5 matches: 
Germany FIFA ranking: 6
England FIFA ranking: 8
One of the biggest rivalry in world football this historic clash between Germany and England repeats itself in the knock out phase of the 2010 World Cup this Sunday.
No big favorite to chose from the both but Germany is starting off with with an advantage having showed a consistent display of football in the group phase if we exclude the defeat against Serbia.
Germany’s younger group of players might make the difference but it’s highly unlikely that they will force on the offensive. I expect a caution game from both team with a German team focused more on tactics and placement on the pitch whilst trying to score on the counter-attack. They will be very vulnerable if they concede a goal and England will defend.
England managed to cope with the pressure from their poor start to the tournament and won their match against Slovenia by the slightest of margins only to enter the knock-outs and meet another favorite to the trophy.
So far, England has yet to display a very good team work and it’s lacking both in attack where Rooney has not scored any goals so far and the team managed to qualify scoring only 2 goals in the group phase, but more surprisingly in the middle, regarded as their strong spot with Gerard and Lampard failing to complete each other.
My tip: Germany to win ( under 2.5 goals )
