Germany – Spain 7 July
Germany – Spain 7 July 2010
*matches in all competitions
Germany last 5 matches: 
Spain last 5 matches:
Germany FIFA ranking: 6
Spain FIFA ranking: 2
Second semi-final of the 2010 World Cup and a very exciting match between the spectacular German team and the Euro trophy holders Spain.
Although close in odds at the bookies, Germany has a slight advantage over their rivals, this may be due to it’s previous opponents England and Argentina which where no match for their offensive.
Germany is motivated to avenge the result in the Euro final 2 years ago and not only reach the final but win it playing agains the Netherlands who went past Uruguay in the first semi-final.
Miroslav Klose and Tomas Muller make up a great attacking couple and with Bastian Schweinsteiger at the middle competing for the player of the tournament award. Breaking down Spain’s defense will most likely prove more challenging that Argentina or England and the match will be played mostly in the middle.
Spain relies on David Villa’s form as top striker Fernando Torres was a big disappointed so far in the World Cup. they seem to have had some luck as their opponents don’t live up to what Germany has encountered.
Their last match against Paraguay was a close one decided in the 83′ minute by David Villa and with lot’s of suspense at the end. It seems that they rely more on the force and experience of midfielders more than anything.
My tip: Germany to win (over 2.5 goals )
