Germany face Algeria in Round of 16's tie.

    Being the group topper in Group G Germany will face the runner up of Group H Algeria in the 6th Match of Round of 16's scheduled to start at 21:00 HRS local time (01:30 AM IST). Germany will be touted to win the match but remember the previous of 4 encounters only one was predictable mid way itself (URUGUAY vs COLUMBIA) but rest all went to the wire, So its better to expect the result by the end of 90 minutes or worst case by 120 minutes.

Facts:

Algeria vs Germany

Played: 2 

Germany win: 0 

Algeria win: 2 

In 2014 World cup

Germany: Played 3; Won: 2; Draw: 1; Lost: 0; GF: 7; GA: 2

Algeria: Played 3; Won: 1; Draw:1 Lost:1; GF: 6; GA:5 

match venue: Estadio Beira-Rio, Porto Alegre

time: 2100 HRS local time (1:30 AM IST 01st July)

Germany last failed to reach last 8 was way back in 1978 and since then Germany has reached minimum reached the last 8. For Germany on the other has reached 3 consecutive last four appearance (The other team who has the same feat is Brazil) will try for the fourth time too. Also Germany has reached consecutive 3 semi finals in world cup in three different occasions (2002-2010; 1966-1974; 1982-1990). On the other hand Algeria will be entering the knock out waters for the first time in their history. Last they came close to reaching knock phase was in the year 1982 (ie. that was the world cup where Germany lost to Algeria) and that particular incident was known as shame-of-gijon. Algeria is also the sixth country to reach the knock out phases from Africa. Let this be a cracker contest hoping to see a win in 90 minutes.

TEAM NEWS:

Germany: Instead of Podolski (who is injured) Gotze will be back in the side rest all remains the same.

Algeria: No reported injury concerns and could be unchanged from the side that drew with Russia

Prediction:

Germany Win in 90 Minutes 

Possibility: 6/10

Germany Win in 120 Minutes

Possibility: 2/10

Algeria Win

Possibility: 2/10

Records:

Klose needs one more goal to beat Ronaldo (Brazil) record.

Mueller needs one or more goals to again go on top for the golden boot prize.

Hope that both teams play beautiful football with no injuries and make fans as well as themselves happy. All the best to both the teams and my Choice is Germany win

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Venkats

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