We’re less than a month away from the start of 2018’s World Cup betting action. Subsequently, sportsbook betting players are starting to size up this year’s matchups to get a look at some of this year’s best bets to make. Today, we take a look at the enticing Germany vs. Mexico matchup, which pits two of the best teams in this year’s tournament against one another. What kind of matchup will the sports parlay odds predict?
2018 World Cup – Germany vs. Mexico – Sunday, June 17th
When: 11:00 am ET
Where: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia
TV: Fox Sports 1
Stream: Fox Sports Go
World Cup Betting Odds:
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | -1 (-125) | 2½ (-118) | -227 |  |
| Mexico | +1 (+110) | 2½ (+103) | +790 | |
| Germany/Mexico Draw | — | — | +355 | |
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Germany
Although Germany enters this year’s action as the reigning World Cup champions, it’s been 4 years since we saw Germany win it all. Undoubtedly, four years is a lengthy amount of time in any endeavor, but especially in soccer. In fact, there are very few players left over from the 2014 World Cup winning squad. But nevertheless, the Germans still enter as one of this year’s betting favorites to win the tourney. And if Germany’s qualification for this year’s World Cup is any indication of the type of success they’ll enjoy, then we can expect the Germans to make quite a deep push this time around. This is due to the fact that Germany won all of their 10 qualifiers while scoring an average of 4.3 goals per game. That said, the Mexicans should be able to match Germany goal for goal. No questions about it, this is one game you won’t want to miss.
Players to Watch: Jerome Boateng (Bayern Munich), Mesut Ozil (Arsenal), and Timo Werner (RB Leipzig).
Mexico
Although Mexico is one of the most successful countries within the CONCACAF tournament, they’ve never really been able to translate that success into the World Cup. Notwithstanding that track record, the Mexicans enter this year’s tournament full of confidence, ready to demonstrate their prowess on the world stage. And since Mexico went undefeated through qualifying, they’ll be looking to stretch that streak into this year’s action. The World Cup betting odds for this matchup are siding against Mexico heavily, but the Mexicans should put up a decent fight in this one.
Players to Watch: Javier Hernandez (West Ham), Carlos Vera (LAFC), and Jesus Manuel Corona (Porto).
Germany vs. Mexico || 2018 World Cup Betting Predictions
Trends
- Germany is 2-1-3 SU in their last 6 games
- Germany has scored 11 goals in their last 6 games
- The Germans have allowed 6 goals in their last 6 games
- Mexico has scored 10 goals in their last 6 games
- Mexico is 3-2-1 SU in their last 6 games
- The Mexicans have allowed 7 goals in their last 6 games
Germany vs. Mexico || 2018 World Cup Betting Picks
So which team should sportsbook betting favor in this Germany vs. Mexico contest? Obviously the odds think that Germany will come out on top. However, there are plenty of reasons to side with Mexico. The steep money line odds being the most important. But if you feel like Germany will win, the best value is to be found in taking them to cover the spread. Sign up today to get in on this World Cup action!
Score Prediction: 3-1 Germany. The reigning World Cup champions kick off this year’s action on a high note. Germany will cover the spread and the TOTAL will be OVER.
