When the draws were made, Group G was labeled the ‘Group of Death’ by fans and pundits alike and the group has lived up to its billing. With no side assured of qualification or elimination yet, this is set to go down the wire. Both teams need only a draw to secure qualification, regardless of the result from the Portugal – Ghana game, with Germany finishing top of the log due to their superior goal difference.

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The United States have shown that they don’t need to create a whole lot of chances to score because Clint Dempsey can put away the slightest of opportunities in front of goal. The USMNT will be looking to overcome their European opponents in order to wrest first position from them. Led by former Germany player and coach Jurgen Klinsmann, the United States of America will fancy their chances. A source of worry for Klinsmann might be the form of midfielder Michael Bradley. The Toronto FC midfielder fared a little better against Portugal but is still not playing at the level that he can and the US will need him if they are to unlock the German wall of defense.

If Germany play like they did when they thrashed Portugal 4-0, then they can expect to beat their opponents on Thursday. Though in their next match against African heavyweights Ghana, the German defense showed that it can be stretched, especially with the absence of natural full backs in the unit but Joachim Leow will once again rely on his array of superstars in attack. The only fullback available to the Germans, Team Captain Phillip Lahm is currently employed in midfield. However, Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger came on against Ghana and helped sparked the team when they were 2-1 down and could be granted a place in the starting XI with Lahm reverting to defense.

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Given the caliber of players at their disposal, it is no surprise that Germany are favourites for this match. They are backed at only 1.66 for a win while a United States win is a long 10.50. In nine meeting between the two sides, no draw has been recorded with six wins for the Germans and three wins for the United States. Both teams only need a draw here so a draw is pegged at 3.00.

For this same reason, a cagey affair can be expected as neither team will go gung-ho in their approach. A punt of Under 2.5 goals could return reasonable value at 1.95.

 Possible Lineups

United States (4-2-3-1): Howard; Johnson, Cameron, Besler, Beasley; Beckerman, Jones; Bedoya, Bradley, Zusi; Dempsey

Germany (4-3-3): Neuer; Lahm, Hummels, Mertesacker, Boateng; Shcweinsteiger, Khedira, Kroos; Gotze, Ozil, Muller

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