Germany Favored to Triumph in World Cup Group G but USA is Just as Determined to Win

USA v Germany is one of World Cup 2014’s most anticipated matchups and will now decide who will win Group G. Germany is a strong favorite at Intertops Sportsbook. The three-time world champion only needs a draw to win the group and so is quoted at -2500, with the Americans at +900.

USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann and his German counterpart Joachim Loew are good friends, but they’re both equally determined to win. Klinsmann, who coached his country at the 2006 World Cup with Loew as his assistant, has made it clear that he wants to beat his homeland and win the group.

Intertops is offering a risk-free live bet on the USA vs Germany game on Thursday. If the first live bet placed on this duel isn’t a winner, it will be refunded as a free bet (up to $100). 

“We have that fighting spirit and we give everything in every game,” Klinsmann told reporters. “We will go to Recife and we will give everything to beat Germany. That is our goal.”

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Intertops – the world’s very first online sportsbook -- is taking bets on everything from Tournament Top Goalscorer to whether the final will be decided in 90 minutes (-303), extra time (+400) or in a penalty shootout (+450).

Larry Colcy
The Gamblogger

USA v Germany Sure to be a Highlight of the World Cup in Brazil this Month

As any bookmaker will tell you, of the 64 games to be played at the World Cup in Brazil this month one that's getting a lot of betting action already is the June 26th USA vs Germany match.

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AllYouBet offers a huge range of different World Cup bets on every single game, but their oddsmaker is looking forward to this game the most.  They currently have the USA at +600 and Germany -222.

“The coach of the US team, Jurgen Klinsmann is German,” notes the oddsmaker. “He’s not only a famous former German international player, but he also coached the national team at the 2006 World Cup in Germany where they lost in the semi-finals to Italy. His assistant back then, Joachim Loew, is now Germany’s head coach. The two are friends, but will be fierce rivals when it comes to securing a place in the knockout phase this time around.”

“We could see German striker Miroslav Klose break the record for career goals in World Cup Finals,” he continued, obviously eagerly awaiting the USA vs. Germany World Cup match. “The German veteran currently has 14 goals to his name, just one shy of former Brazilian star Ronaldo’s record. Klose is the only striker nominated for the Germany squad, so he could get a few chances to break the record if he can overcome pre-tournament fitness problems.”

“We have hundreds of World Cup bets but one that’s really getting a lot of action is Top Goal Scorer,” said the bookmaker. “People seem to think Lionel Messi (+700) might do it despite his poor performances lately. Neymar (+1000) looks very good. And never underestimate Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo (+1400).”



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Brazil Likely to Win World Cup Opener, but Can They Go All the Way?

World Cup expectations of the Brazilian team are very high. They'll most likely win their opening match against Croatia but you have to wonder if they can handle the pressure and go all the way to winning the Cup.

Brazil has won five World Cup titles -- more than any other country.  They'll also have home-advantage this time around so it could happen!

Right now, Intertops Sportsbook bookmakers strongly favor the home team (-303) to beat Croatia (+900) in the World Cup opening match on Thursday, but they aren’t entirely convinced the Selecao can live up to the enormous pressure to win the title.



“Brazil does, of course, have a good chance of going all the way,” observed an Intertops bookmaker, “But their South American rivals, Argentina, will also be a big threat, especially if superstar Lionel Messi can find his top form again after his rather disappointing end to the season. Who knows – but I somehow doubt the Cup will be coming back to Europe this year!”

I do too!  After all, no European team has ever won the title in South America.  Plus, European teams have suffered some serious injuries lately, including reigning World Footballer of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) and Spain’s prolific goalscorer Diego Costa. Another title hopeful France has already lost the services of Bayern Munich star Franck Ribery with a back injury.

Intertops Sportsbook will take bets on every World Cup match in Brazil. In addition to outright winner, it has posted dozens of bets on every game including Half Time Results, Correct Final Score and Time of First Goal. Intertops offers a huge range of live betting options on every game and also has a special in-play offer for customers: Risk-Free Live Bets during five World Cup games. If the first live bet placed on these games isn’t a winner, it will be refunded (up to $100). The opening match will be the first to feature Risk-Free Live Bets.

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Larry Colcy
The Gamblogger