Germany World Cup Betting

Germany qualified with relative ease for the 2010 World Cup and they headed to South Africa with every chance of picking up the trophy for the 4th time. The Germans were in the Final in 2002 and the Semi-Finals in 2006 so have been in good form at recent tournements which has led many punters and bookies to believe that 2010 could have been their time once again. In the end Germany were knocked out by the eventual winners Spain in the semi-finals but they will be pleased with their overall performance which included a 4-1 thrashing of rivals England in the second round.

Latest Germany World Cup 2014 Odds

Germany is won of the most consistent sides in the World Cup and they always seem to give a very good account of themselves. They have been World cup champions 3 times and runners up 4 times since they began to play in the World Cup.

World Cup Background

One of Germany's World Cup successes was on home soil in 1974 World Cup and their last success came in 1990 World Cup in Italy. Germany not renowned fro their attacking play but for their excellent defensive qualities and the ability to play as a team are their main attributes.

Everyone will remember the 1966 World Cup where they lost in extra time to England. Every year they go into the World Cup finals with high expectations as their nation is football mad and their local football is a great breeding ground for top quality players to mature into World class players.

Germany gained their first success in the 1954 World Cup and they went from from strength to strength from there.

Current Form

Germany are currently running away with their Euro 2012 qualification group, winning all their games to date. Germany have been drawn in Euro Group C in qualification for the Finals in Brazil. They are favourites to qualify top of the group but it will be by no means easy have they have to play the likes of Sweden and Republic of Ireland.