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If the Brazil vs Netherlands match on Friday provided any delight for soccer fans, Saturday's Argentina vs Germany World Cup quarterfinals game at 10:00am EST (16:00) should provide the icing on the cake. This will be the thirteenth meeting between the two teams with Argentina holding the 8-5 lead. Argentina and Germany came into the South African finals as World Cup betting favorites but online sportsbooks expect Albicelestes +115 to reach the semi-finals over Germany +220 with a draw paying +220. Argentina PK (-150) are also favored in point spread soccer odds vs Germany PK (+120 with the over/under total sitting at 2.5 UNDER (-130).
World Cup picks had Argentina 13-2 betting favorites to start the tournament and -200 to win the Group B bracket so after taking the group with 9-points and defeating Mexico 3-1 in the round of 16, Albicelestes are eager to finish the mission. The South American squad practiced without Lionel Messi on Thursday as he is sitting out suffering from a slight cold but is expected to start in Saturday's World Cup quarterfinal match. Argentina can boast they are one of the only undefeated teams left in the tournament but Germany has lifted the trophy three times, one more than Argentine squad. Bet Argentina +115 as favorites in World Cup betting odds vs Germany with up to 260% in total bonuses and a 200% poker bonus.
Germany were favored by online bookmakers as 12-1 favorites to win the finals in South Africa and have not disappointed by winning the Group D bracket and continued the dominance with a 4-1 win over England in the round of 16. Die Mannschaft were hit with numerous injuries before the 2010 World Cup began but the young players on Germany's squad have played big to drive the European team to with quarterfinals. A player to watch for Germany will be Miroslav Klose who has scored five times in the past two World Cups. Klose is currently tied with the legendary Pele at 12-goals but could reach the record of 15 held by Ronaldo if Germany continues to win.