2014 World Cup Free Picks: Germany vs. Ghana

3 p.m., Saturday, June 21 – Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza (ESPN)

Match Betting Lines

Group favorites Germany are -300 while Ghana are priced at +1100 following their respective opening matches. The draw is listed at +500 and the total is set at 3 goals.

Germany

Team Germany blitzed Portugal and really made an opening statement about their chances of being the first European team to ever win a World Cup in the Americas. Based on their quality in the opener, you would have to fancy their chances to get all nine points from the group stages.

Ghana

Despite the loss, Ghana actually outplayed the USA in much of that match. Against Germany, however, they won’t see as much of the ball and will be expected to defend a lot more.

Match Analysis

Germany is a brilliant counter attacking team, and we will see them do that at their best, with plenty of chances after Ghana is forward in attack. Let’s see how Ghana reacts to the loss to the US.

Key Injuries, Suspensions, Yellow Cards

Neither team picked up a major knock, so likely we will see similar first teams from both sides.

Josh’s Pick

Germany is the pick here. I don’t think Ghana can match them in attack, and a defensive style won’t work either. Simply outclassed are the West Africans. Germany wins 3-0.

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