International Football Betting: Germany vs. USA Friendly

Cologne's RheinEnergie-Stadion is the venue for today's intriguing exhibition match between the national football teams of Germany and the USMNT (kickoff 19:45 UK time). These two teams know each other quite well, having met twice since 2013 – a friendly match that ended an American victory in 2013, then a dramatic World Cup meeting which the Mannschaft won 1-0.

Germany Clear Favorites

In any game it will play, world champion Germany will always be the favorite in the near and far future. The Mannschaft's electric performances in the World Cup are still fresh in people's memories and despite not including some key players like Hummels, Muller, Kroos and top goalie Neuer.

Although Germany hasn't been a "perfect oiled football machine" since the World Cup, they are still the strongest side and possessing the biggest odds to win. The Americans will serve as a good warm-up for Germany's Euro 2016 qualifier against Gibraltar in Saturday.

Yanks Could Surprise

USMNT is preparing for the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup and the team's condition is quite promising. The Americans can feel confident, coming to this game after beating Netherlands 4-3 in Amsterdam last week, following a dramatic match that saw them coming back from a 2 goal deficit in the game's final minutes.

The 3 goals conceded in Amsterdam have shown that there is a problem with the American defense, something that coach Jurgen Klinsmann must have worked on in preparation for meeting his former team, Germany. A good day for both teams could have this game go anywhere and a draw is not out of the question.

Live Betting

Today's fixture will be live at bookie Winner Sports which will be offering a large selection of pre-match and in-play betting markets to place as the action takes place. Full time results gave 4/9 to Germany and 5/1 to USMNT, with 10/3 for a draw. Tune-in Winner this evening to watch the game live and spice it up with a wager.