Germany v England Betting Tips

Germany v England – Live on ITV 1. Kick off: Wednesday 8pm

England fans needs little reminding of their team’s last game on German soil. That 5-1 win got Sven Goran Eriksson’s reign off to a promising start and the fans would love nothing more than to see Fabio Capello’s side humiliate their biggest rivals once again. But with injuries leading to withdrawals it’ll be a slightly understrength England side that takes to the field in Berlin on Wednesday.

With only 4 of his expected first team line up likely to start it’s not likely we’ll see another 5-1 mauling but it should be an interesting game – it always is when these two sides meet – friendly or no friendly.

Is football coming home again?

The bookies certainly don’t expect an England win. They’re best priced at a tempting 13/5 (Bet Direct, Stan James) to claim a victory against the Euro 2008 finalists. The Germans are just 6/5 (Betfred, Boylesports, Skybet, William Hill) and I think that’s a bit flattering considering some of the performances they put in in Austria and Switzerland in the Summer.

500/1 for a repeat performance

If you’re feeling optimistic and think England can grab another 5-1 win, Paddy Power will give you 500/1 – I’ve no doubt they’ll have a few takers at that price. Funnily enough, the best price for a 5-1 win for the home side is just 150/1 with Sportingbet – but I don’t think there’ll be too many taking that price!

Bent to strike first?

Word is that Darren Bent might start up-front for Capello’s side. He’s enjoyed a resurgence under Harry Redknapp at Spurs and and is the shortest priced Englishman to open the scoring at 17/2 (Bet365). Following his hat-trick in Croatia, Theo Walcott is generously marked up at 12/1 (Blue Sq, Coral, Skybet, Totesport) to find the net first but it’s the Germans who lead this market through Klose (6/1 Blue Sq, Paddy Power, Pagebet, Sportingbet), Podolski (7/1 Paddy Power, Sportingbet, Totesport) and Gomes (8/1 Ladbrokes)

Selectabet’s best bet

I think the 9/8 (Bet365) on England with the benefit of the Asian Handicap looks a good shout. They’re marked up with 0, +0.5 of a start so that means you’ll get a full return if England win or a half back and a half return if they draw – that can’t be bad in a friendly.

Good luck if you’re having a bet on this one.

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