Germany v Sweden predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Germany v Sweden predictions World Cup Qualifiers, International	16/10/2012 20:45	full time result	Germany win	1.3	Bet at William Hill
Betting prediction was written by Ian

GERMANY v SWEDEN PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Germany are 2nd in the current FIFA world rankings. They finished 3rd in the latest world championships and the semi-finals of Euro 2012. Germany have scored 24 goals in eleven games and conceded 15. Sweden are 21st in the rankings but failed to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. In Euro 2012 Sweden were eliminated at the group stage. Sweden have scored 25 goals in twelve matches conceded 10.

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Germany looked like the potential winners of Euro 2012 before losing to Italy in the semi-finals. Two goals from the enigmatic Mario Balotelli for Italy decided that match. Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez was joint top scorer despite not starting for one of the group games. Sweden rely heavily on Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has scored goals in the Champions League for six different teams. They led England 2-1 in the Euro 2012 group stages before conceding two late goals to lose the match. Sweden have scored an average of over 2 goals per game during their last 11 matches and Ibrahimovic as been the main supplier.

Germany have several players from the Bayern Munich side in their squad and that understanding from playing club football together has made them a formidable outfit. They were ruthless in front of goal in beating Ireland 6-1 in a match that saw them have 75% of possession. Toni Kroos and Mesut Ozil are the key players in midfield and both scored against Ireland. Sweden rely heavily on Ibrahimovic who is one of the best strikers in Europe. He has scored 34 goals in 83 internationals, including the late winner against Faroe Islands that prevented Sweden suffering an embarrassing draw.

GERMANY - SWEDEN PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

On current form and form at Euro 2012 this is a game that Germany should win. The home side reached the semi-finals of the European Championships while Sweden were eliminated at the group stage. The sides come into this match after contrasting results in their previous games and Germany can confirm their superiority. The selection beat Faroe Islands 3-0 at home and on the basis of that result can beat Sweden by two goals.

A home win is the bet at 1.3 with William Hill.

GERMANY - SWEDEN PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Germany have scored 11 goals in three World Cup qualifiers to date. They will approach this match with confidence after scoring six goals away at Ireland. Sweden only beat Faroe Islands with a late goal and Germany have the class to win by at least one goal and can represent a winning bet giving Sweden a 1.5 goal start. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicap can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap.

Take the 1.86 for Germany -1.5 with Ladbrokes.

GERMANY – SWEDEN PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Germany have scored at least twice in each of their last three matches and they can maintain that record against Sweden. Ibrahimovic will always be a threat and given an opportunity may well score but Germany have the ability to still win the match which suggests this could be a relatively high scoring game.

Pinnacle Sports are 1.59 for over 2.5 goals.