The German national team went a perfect 10-0 through its qualifying run in the UEFA Group C to earn its spot in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The defending champions begin their title defense this Sunday when they take on Mexico.
Germany vs. Mexico 2018 odds: Dominant Germans betting favorite in Sunday World Cup action
Germany faces an interesting test when it takes on Mexico in its first game of the 2018 World Cup, with the sportsbooks giving them the clear nod on the betting lines.
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Germany is a -210 favorite on Sunday in Moscow at sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark.com. Mexico enters the weekend going off as a +600 underdog to win this game with draw odds paying +335.
World Cup Group F: Germany vs. Mexico
When: Sunday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. ET
Where: Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia
Betting Line / Total: Germany -210 / 2.5 Goals
In the qualifying stage before the 2014 World Cup, Germany went undefeated with one draw for a 9-1-0 record, outscoring its opponents 36-10 along the way. This year’s squad was even more dominant, racking up a goal differential of +39 with 43 goals scored and only four goals conceded in a perfect 10-0 run.
Since losing its semifinals matchup against eventual winner Spain in 2010, Germany has gone 7-1-0 in its last eight World Cup matches and 19-1-0 in its last 20 World Cup qualifying matches. That combines for an undefeated stretch in World Cup action of 26-2-0, outscoring opponents 100-20 in those 28 matches.
Germany is 6-4-1 in 11 all-time meetings with Mexico including a current unbeaten streak of 4-2-0 in its last six matches against Mexico.
While Mexico will certainly have its hands full facing one of the top two teams in the world, some are giving Mexico a puncher’s chance in this match.
Mexico is a defensively responsible group that punched its ticket into the World Cup with a 6-3-1 run through the CONCACAF qualifying round, and goaltender Guillermo Ochoa has the ability to come up with some match-stealing saves. If Mexico is able to get the first goal in this match it could potentially frustrate Germany on defense.
Sunday’s total is set at 2.5 goals. The OVER is 3-0 in the last three meetings between these two teams.
The main issue for Mexico in this match is that while they are a very solid and cohesive 11-man unit, they are facing perhaps the most cohesive 11-man unit in the world today. Germany’s best effort will likely get the job done, but a brilliant performance from Ochoa could add some intrigue.
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