Euro 2008 - Germany vs Croatia Football betting preview

Croatia V Germany

Interesting tie here, both teams were well talked as pre tournament faves. Both won on opening day but under different circumstances. Germany were their usual selves and played some good football against Poland. Croatia looked very tired and were hanging on to a 1 – 0 lead for much of the game against whipping boys Austria. Maybe over confidence or whatever im not sure but they certainly didn’t do anything to convince me they should be backed as outside favourites. Germany powered through Poland. Two goals from Podolski and in truth they could have easily had 2 or 3 more. On saying that though they left a few spaces at the back but luckily for them Poland couldn't capitalise.

Now normally I would jump on a German win here but I'm cautious for one reason. If this game is level with say 10 or 15 minutes to go then you could see both sides sit back and take the foot off the pedal as a draw is good enough for both sides. Germany face Austria in the last game so realistically have 3 points there if they want. Croatia would then head into the game against Poland knowing a draw would be enough (presuming Poland win tonight)

On that basis I think it might just finish a draw. Therefore for me the better value is to find a first goalscorer

Klose and Gomez got into enough scoring chances against Poland but unselfishly laid the ball off. I think both of them will be well up for this again tonight so will go for either of them to score first with small stakes.

PICKS

Klose 1st goal – 6.6 @ 10bet ( 2 points)

Gomez 1st goal – 7.1 @ 10bet ( 2 points)

Pick : Two picks listed above
Odds : 6.85
Stake : 4 / 10
Bookmaker : 10bet
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