Germany – Turkey
Now we’re down to the last four and surprisingly Turkey are still in it. Despite numerous injuries to key players, Turkey have battled their way to the semi-finals where they now face a strong German team, if Turkey’s numbers dwindle even further the Uefa have stated they will call an emergency meeting. But it seems Turkey’s momentum could carry them through this next match too, Turkey’s sheer exuberance at achieving this stage in the tournament transfers the pressure to the better team.
Germany’s Coach Low said “After winning two or three games, the euphoria is huge and Turkey are extremely convinced in their ability,”. The bookies feel this wont affect Germany’s quality of play as they’ve marked them down as 4/9 (Coral, Ladbrokes) and 1/2 (Betfred) while Turkey are at 15/2 at Stanjames and Centrebet.
There are high expectations for Germany to be winning by the beginning of the second half with odds of 10/11 (general) and Turkey being at 7/1 (Ladbrokes, Paddypower, Skybet). To be honest, with four players missing from suspension and five from injuries I can see why an absolute victory from the Germans seems to be the safest bet.
Again the bookies are playing it safe with Podolski to score the opening goal at 5/1 with PaddyPower and Skybet. Meanwhile Semih Senturk looks to be Turkey’s best hope for a goal, especially with Nihat Kahveci absent from the squad. The bookies have Senturk as 10/1 (general).
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