FIFA World Cup 2010 Odds – Germany Preview: Germany never seems to be the overall favorite in World Cup Finals competition but when the awards are handed out, are often there to receive the accolades. This year at 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals South Africa might be no different for the Germans, looking for their fourth World Cup championship. Germany secured first place in their qualifying group for the 2010 World Cup by beating second placed Russia in Moscow 1–0.
BetUS.com oddsmakers list Germany as -125 odds favorites to win Group D over Serbia (+300), Ghana (+475) and Australia (+800). BetUS has installed Germany as one of the overall World Cup favorites to win the tournament at +1200 (12/1).
Germany is one of the three most successful national teams at international competitions, having won a total of three World Cups and three European championships. They are also one of the most consistent teams. Aside from winning three world and continental titles, they were also runners-up three times in the European Championships, four times in the World Cup and won 3rd place in the World Cup three times as well.
Michael Ballack is the undisputed leader of the German team. The 33 year old Chelsea midfielder has played 61 matches for the national team and scored 29 goals. He is the captain of the current German squad. Ballack got himself named amongst the FIFA's 100 Greatest Living Players of All Time.
Joachim Low has emerged has head coach from assistant to Jurgen Klinsmann at the 2006 World Cup. On stepping into the head job, 49 year Low brings an attacking philosophy as his primary goal.
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