World Cup Match Preview : Germany vs Argentina (3 July 2010)

Argentina will be facing Germany tonight, Saturday (July 3rd 2010). This also be a revenge for the Tango team for their last World Cup loss in 2006, when they had to gave up from German squad in penalties after a tough 120 minutes draw 1-1.

Carlos Teven even stated,” It will be a great battle. We want a revenge !”

Viewed from this moment, Tevez could expect a lot from Argentina, since they reach a good results. Moreover, in last March, Argentina succeded in defeating German through a friendly match with a single goal from Higuain.

Last March victory made Argentine more dominant in their matches history.The two rival have met 18 times. The result, eight victories belong to Argentina. While Germany won only five times.

Diego Maradona know that they won’t win easily this time. He stated ,”Germany is clearly different from Mexico. They are more resilient. We must choose the right players to overcome the Germans”.

Although Messi has not made a single goal yet, Maradona still entrust him as the main player to brings glory for Argentina squad. “I’ve never doubted Messi will be able to participate, but I’m a little concerned about his condition,” added the coach Argentina anxious.

“I wanted to give him the freedom to play. He has no certain position, because if you give him a limit, you’ll reduce his freshness and initiative,” explained Maradona.

For German Team, it’s possible for Low to play Miroslav Klose and Podolski in the front lines. It will be the -100 times appearance for Klose in the national team. Thomas Müller and Mesut Özil most likelyl to be the first player choice. The two players have increased the attack in almost all matches. Meanwhile, Sami Khedira could be the perfect replacement for Ballack.

Castrol World Cup Match Predictor made a prediction for Germany chance to win the match 48 per cent, and Argentine 52 per cent.

PLAYERS PREDICTION
Argentina (4-3-1-2)
Romero; Otamendi, Demichelis, Burdisso, Heinze; Rodriguez, Mascherano, In Mary, Messi, Tevez, Higuain

Germany (4-2-3-1)
Neuer; Lahm, Friedrich, Mertesacker, Boateng; Khedira, Schweinsteiger; Mueller, Ozil, Podolski, Klose

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