Germany vs Italy Euro 2012 predictions: soccer history on Italy’s side

June 26, 2012 | Filed under: Sports | Posted by:

It will be a fierce game and all eyes are on the frontrunners Germans as to whether they come with the same performance as earlier in the tournament. Germany vs Italy Euro 2012 predictions notwithstanding soccer history is on Italy’s side

When Germany started its Euro2012 campaign, it began with the style of a champion. They haven’t lost any game so far and have won all the games with wide margin. The team has shown to the world that it is on course not just to win the tournament, but it is preparing well for the soccer world cup that it still sometimes away.

Germans seem to have got a rather easy opponent in the form of Italy in the second semifinals of the tournament. While Germany won all its group matches emphatically, Italians failed to do so. Germany won its all group games beating Portugal by 1 goal. Portugal failed to score even a single goal against Germany. Netherlands is a very tough team indeed. But Germany beat it easily 2-1. It also beat Denmark with the same margin and then humiliated the Greece soccer team by 4-2. No other team has performed so dexterously in the tournament so far.

Italy, on the other hand began their euro 2012 campaign on a low note. It failed to show the spark not just against Croatia, but Spain also. It drew its two matches against both the teams 1-1. In its last group match it got an easy prey in Ireland and enjoyed its outing by beating them 2-0. This was their best performance. But it came against a rather weak team. Against England they got lucky when they won the match in penalty shootout 4-2.

But Italian fans say their team will win the match, notwithstanding the fact that Germany is a clear frontrunner in the tournament.”What people fail to see is that Italy not only plays great footie and defends like their lives depended on it, most of all Italy plays with more heart than any other team, they don’t rely just on pure talent. You mix, talent, heart and determination and you get the current Azzurri squad. I don’t see Spain, Portugal or even Germany play with as much pride and passion as Italy”, says an Italian fan.

Another Italian fan claims that history is on the side of his national team when he says, “Germany is no doubt a solid team but when they face teams who play differently like Italy or Spain they will not prevail. Plus in any important tournament Germany has NEVER beaten Italy”.

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  • Totti

    You clearly know nothing about football. The performance against spain (holders of both WC and EC) was very good. They dominated Engalnd and were not “lucky” to win.

  • UKidding?

    Ridiculous article. Completely biased towards Germany. Albeit they may be the favorites, but Italy deserves much more respect than being called “a rather easy opponent”. Italy tied Spain and put up a great performance. Had Balotelli taken his chances, Italy could have won the game. Against England, Italy had over sixty percent possession and over thirty shots on goal. The game against Germany will be very open, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it go either way.

  • Lawrence

    When Germany play Italy in the semifinals, they shall look back at the game against Greece. A lightning counter attack really caught the German defence off guard and failed to intercept the attack effectively. The German back line must be quick to defend the danger zone.

  • Mia

    The fact that Italy had over sixty percent possession and yet still failed to convert any goals speaks poorly of this Italian team. Based on how Italy has been performing, and Germany by comparison, it isn’t too bold a statement to say that on paper the Germans have to ability to tear Italy to shreds.

  • http://None Helmuth

    You can always count on Italia to be either in the final of a big tournament of win the damn thing. I don’t think it will be any different this year.

    That fan’s opinion is spot-on: Italy always plays with heart, also- they are brilliantly organised as always and they know how to win matches. From what has been seen of them in the tournament thusfar, this is what you can basically expect from Italy most of the time and you’d not peg them as favorites, but lo-and-behold- they reach the finals.

    My prediction: Italy to win it by a goal in extra time or to win it on penalties.

  • Ozzy

    The same was said about the semi-final match between Germany and Italy in the World Cup of 2006 in Germany, that Germany would beat an evidently weaker side in the Italians. But, we all remember the last minute goals in extra time by Fabio Grosso and Alessandro Del Piero that put Italy in the finals against France, also the same year Italy had won their 4th World Cup title. Germany has always proven weak against the counter-attack. It’s what surprised them in their 4-2 victory over Greece. That game was mostly decided on ball possession rather than shot opportunity, seeming that Germany had countless opportunities that they didn’t bury in the back of the net. And Greece that was being dominated clung to their opportunities and at least made their mark on the scoreboard, with the blistering counter-attack from Samaras, and the penalty of Salpingidis.Let’s remember that Greece is no Italy. Italy is not a team that is knocked over quickly, they’re not a team that is easily dominated. Italy has the X-factor in this match, they have all the right ingredients to stun this German squad. And on the other hand Germany have the right components to put a quick end to the Italian dream, to the run for their second Eurocup title. History is on the side of the Italians, there’s a reason why a game between these two is considered the ultra-classic.

  • Mark

    There are only two survivors from the World Cup 2006 match against Italy on the German side – Lahm and Klose. This is a whole new German squad that can beat Italy. I predict a 2-1 win for Germany.

  • Davide Longo

    This article must be written by somebody that doesn’t understand the concept of football. Italia were very unlucky not to beat Spain, we switched off for 1 second and very good teams punish you. Again Croatia, dominated the first half and made them look woeful but didn’t score enough goals. The second half of this match was Italy’s worst in the tournament, but we hung in there and got a result. The Irish game was tough for Italia, the Irish had nothing to lose and were ‘Gung Ho’ throughout the game.

    England, other than watching Spain and Barcelona, I have never seen a team dominate a game with as much possession. Top class azzurri. My only concern would be clinical strikers, Balotelli, although strong and flashes of magic isn’t international quality, Cassano not fully match fit so I believe Di Natale would offer more up front. Pirlo magical and dictates our play, De Rossi outstanding, Buffon still best in the world, Barzagli and Bonucci looked comfortable against England, liked Abate and Nocerino too. Montolivo and Marchisio need to become more of an attacking threat and create more for the strikers or play alongside the strikers. Put Thiago Motta back in and we will be fine against the Germans. Remember 2006 on their turf AZZURRI 2-0 GERMANY

  • Maya

    Go Germany! History means nothing. It’s practise, practise and practise. With a little bit of luck, Germany will do just fine. I love Germany. Good Luck for tonight’s game.

  • Martin

    There is a reason why Germany is the most successful and consistent football nation in Europe. 3 world cups and 3 Euro cup titles all since 1954. Don’t ever count the Germans out. They have surprised many times in the past! With a more matured German team since 2008/2010 it would be fantastic to see a rematch against Spain at a more even strength.