Germany vs. Australia pregame/ingame talk

ukbsktbll · 06-13-10, 10:56 AM

Would love to finally see an over cause that's what I got locked in

WillC · 06-13-10, 11:02 AM

Australia's backline looked shaky against the usa. As long as Craig Moore is playing .. over has a good shot.

Cuse4tw · 06-13-10, 11:05 AM

i understand Germany is the square play i do. but how can you not like Germany in todays game?

BetfairUser · 06-13-10, 11:10 AM

Dont worry about what the "square play" is. Bet on what you think will happen

shari91 · 06-13-10, 11:15 AM

Originally posted by Cuse4tw

i understand Germany is the square play i do. but how can you not like Germany in todays game?

1. Ballack is injured. Germany has changed their style of play and is fielding a bunch of babies while the Australian team is basically unchanged with the exception of one player.

2. Loew was a dick and made some crappy comments that have fired up the Socceroos

3. The world as a whole owes this win to Australia after that Grossi dive in '06

4. Hewitt beat Federer. Ghana beat Serbia. Li beat Sharapova. Lakers will beat Boston. It is the day of the dogs!!

5. Everyone on the forum is on Germany. Let me introduce you to my new favourite emoticon:

shari91 · 06-13-10, 11:16 AM

I should remind you that I am living in Australia at the moment though so take all of what I said with the mandatory homer grain of salt.

JOHON8 · 06-13-10, 11:19 AM

I'm betting this game live...

Euphoria38 · 06-13-10, 11:19 AM

The Soccerroo's almost lost to New Zealand, no Thanks. Germany has the quality and talent no matter who they field out there.

Heres my take, Germany will possess the ball more, much more. But, when Australia counters who has the quality to score?

RubberKettle · 06-13-10, 11:20 AM

Can only see Germany in this one. I don't care if its square or circle the fact is Germany's midfield will control the ball and create chances.

johnson · 06-13-10, 11:22 AM

I think it's time for first over in this WC. Germany wins 3-0.

hels · 06-13-10, 11:24 AM

Germany is going to play highly defensive I think. Their 5 4 1 will lead to a higher possession game with fewer scoring opportunites. I know everyone and their mother is on the Over but goals aren't being scored at this years World Cup.

Is anyone liking the Under or am I the only one?

shari91 · 06-13-10, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by hels

Germany is going to play highly defensive I think. Their 5 4 1 will lead to a higher possession game with fewer scoring opportunites. I know everyone and their mother is on the Over but goals aren't being scored at this years World Cup. Is anyone liking the Under or am I the only one?

Nope. I've already put it 2x on it.

rockman123 · 06-13-10, 11:32 AM

I'll probably skip the first game althrough I really like germany. Already missed the bet now the line got juicy and i m not willing to risk my money i earned today
BOL to all on the wager

BetfairUser · 06-13-10, 11:33 AM

I like the under, but i really don't think Germany are gunna play 541 or defensively. Ghana won their game, and that means a win is really important for germany. This is their easiest group game on paper, and they'll definitely want 3 points. I see them having a lot of possession and quite a few chances. It's the aussies that will play defensively and have 1 or 2 chances from set pieces or on the break. There really is no reason for germany to play defensively since australia don't pose much of a threat.

stc9357 · 06-13-10, 11:38 AM

I see 2-0 win for Germany on the under!

HCBoone · 06-13-10, 11:41 AM

This is going over! 3-1 is my prediction.

LostBankroll · 06-13-10, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by BetfairUser

I like the under, but i really don't think Germany are gunna play 541 or defensively. Ghana won their game, and that means a win is really important for germany. This is their easiest group game on paper, and they'll definitely want 3 points. I see them having a lot of possession and quite a few chances. It's the aussies that will play defensively and have 1 or 2 chances from set pieces or on the break. There really is no reason for germany to play defensively since australia don't pose much of a threat.

Nicely said. Im on Germany -1 I just dont see a Germany loss here. Worst case a Draw in which I lose but beleive me if the games ends in a draw, that means Germany lost the chance to win it. I wont give the Aussies credit at all if they were to tie. I dont think its the square play of the day tho. Anybody pick Ghana today??? Serbia and Slovenia were the square plays today and one lost and the other you guys get lucky by the addidas ball.

Give me Germany ML and -1 I love this play!!!!!

Cuse4tw · 06-13-10, 11:45 AM

On germany as well...thinking of adding a little sprinkle to the -1

DarkNite · 06-13-10, 11:46 AM

I think Germany 1-0.

cro · 06-13-10, 11:47 AM

weak australian lineup

VLR100 · 06-13-10, 11:47 AM

Originally posted by hels

Germany is going to play highly defensive I think. Their 5 4 1 will lead to a higher possession game with fewer scoring opportunites. I know everyone and their mother is on the Over but goals aren't being scored at this years World Cup.

Is anyone liking the Under or am I the only one?

Germany will not play with 5 defenders I guarantee you. They're playing a 4-2-3-1 (embellished 4-5-1) with Klose as the striker backed up by a dangerous attacking midfield. I really wouldn't be surprised to see Germany dominate in this match.
The German coach has already stated that he wants to "embarrass opponents with our playing skills". Germany -1 is the play.

Karayilan9 · 06-13-10, 11:48 AM

Australia has a defensive set up, they will be looking to use their physical strength and push around the younger less experienced members of the Germany team. The 4 back and 2 defensive midfielders holding infront should frustrate the opposition alot. Australia's main threat will come on fast counter attacks and set pieces. The manager is quite versatile, he can surprise opponents tactically, lets see what the apprentice of Hiddink and Advocaat can come up with.

Germany are playing with more unexperienced players than usual and most of them don't have alot of cohesion with each other. But say what you want this is the German national team and should never be underestimated in these competitions.

VLR100 · 06-13-10, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by Karayilan9

this is the German national team and should never be underestimated in these competitions.

Indeed. This is the cream of the Bundesliga, versus a team of cast-offs. Only Cahill or Scharzer have the talent to start for a top club side on that team.

BetfairUser · 06-13-10, 11:52 AM

Hey bist du deutsch? Can you post the german team for us if you are in the know? Thanks

edit: @ VLR

ukbsktbll · 06-13-10, 11:53 AM

Anyone ever make big bets on some of these crazy props like neither team to score more than 4 goals

sleeky · 06-13-10, 11:54 AM

Im pretty confident Germany will take the win, I dont see Australia penetrating the German defence. 2-0 Germany.

Also, I had Ghana down as a win

VLR100 · 06-13-10, 11:56 AM

Not deutsch at all. An educated guess is
Neuer, Lahm, Friedrich, Mertesacker, Badstuber, Khedira, Schweinsteiger, Trochowski, Ozil, Podolski, Klose.
Looks likely.

WillC · 06-13-10, 12:02 PM

This is dedication. All nighter watching both serbia and slovenia games and now watching the f1. Aus better not let me down.

I've got to work tomorrow

As for the game, I can see Australia picking up 10 yellow cards. Look for Grella to be red carded sometime. Will be delighted with a 0-0 draw

BetfairUser · 06-13-10, 12:04 PM

Cheers VLR, i'm pretty sure i'm gunna go quite big on ze germans. Don't think the aussies will hold out the entire game.

shari91 · 06-13-10, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by WillC

This is dedication. All nighter watching both serbia and slovenia games and now watching the f1. Aus better not let me down. I've got to work tomorrow

As for the game, I can see Australia picking up 10 yellow cards. Look for Grella to be red carded sometime. Will be delighted with a 0-0 draw

Capybara · 06-13-10, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by shari91

1. Ballack is injured. Germany has changed their style of play and is fielding a bunch of babies while the Australian team is basically unchanged with the exception of one player.

2. Loew was a dick and made some crappy comments that have fired up the Socceroos

3. The world as a whole owes this win to Australia after that Grossi dive in '06

4. Hewitt beat Federer. Ghana beat Serbia. Li beat Sharapova. Lakers will beat Boston. It is the day of the dogs!!

5. Everyone on the forum is on Germany. Let me introduce you to my new favourite emoticon:

Aesome post, Shari!

SoV · 06-13-10, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by Capybara

Aesome post, Shari!

No offence to Shari, but first two are shite reasons while the rest are speculations.

Germans have far too much quality for the Aussies.

LostBankroll · 06-13-10, 12:12 PM

Im seeing a 2 goal winning margin for Germany. Worst case a 1 goal win in which I now win because I added the -.5/-1 line at -140.

cro · 06-13-10, 12:13 PM

Usain Bolt vs John Candy
in a 100m sprint.

John Candy can win if Usain breaks his leg. Same chance for Australia.

Germany needs englands goalkeeper with a blindfold and australia might win.