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Germany vs Cameroon – Match Preview

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Confederations Cup, Group B
Olimpiyskiy Stadium, Russia 4pm

Germany vs Cameroon – Match Preview – Germany face Cameroon in the final round of group fixtures at the 2017 Confederations Cup. The Germans require just one point to qualify for the final four whereas Cameroon will have to overcome the World Champions if they stand any chance of qualifying out of the group. To be specific, Cameroon will require a two-goal winning margin over the Germans; an unlikely prospect. A lot of pressure will be on the Cameroon attack whilst Germany can sit back and ride out the match if they wish to.

The World Cup champions of 2014 have impressed so far in the tournament, as expected of them. Their line-ups have been drastically different to the side we all saw famously win the 2014 World Cup, however the change in personnel hasn’t been a problem as of yet. Most recently drawing with Chile, The Germans will look to build on that performance, aiming to be more clinical in front of goal. Striker, Lars Stindl, has been the catalyst for the German attack having scored two in their first two matches. Can Stindl and his team-mates get the job done and qualify for the next round?

Skybet Match Result – Germany to Win – 4/11

The African Champions have a mighty task on their hands if they are to qualify for the next round. Having been a shadow of their former selves from earlier in the year at the African Cup of nations, Hugo Broos’ side will have to increase the tempo of their play ten-fold as well as pushing high up the field. Their tactics are usually about building from the back of which they are strong in reinforcements however most recently have been relying on lone-striker, Vincent Aboubakar, far too much. A possible change in formation is required for the African outfit if they are to have any chance of living another day in this tournament.

Skybet Match Result – Cameroon to Win – 15/2

Julian Draxler can help the Germans gain a point to qualify Photo Credit: skysports.com

Team News

Germany have no injury worries ahead of Sunday’s match.

The Germans will be looking to creative midfielder, Julian Draxler, to work his magic in attack, can he help his side to victory?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Julian Draxler to score Anytime in 90 mins – 13/8

Cameroon have no fresh injury or suspension worries to alter team selection.

Striker, Vincent Aboubakar, will be the spearhead for the African’s attack as he so often is, can he bag a goal?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Vincent Aboubakar to score Anytime in 90 mins – 11/4

PDC European Tour | Day 2 | Saturday 24th June 2017

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The PDC European Tour is on the road yet again, this time in Austria. The twists and turns of the opening day came in classic PDC fashion, with many low ranked individuals looking to progress through the PDC Order of Merit. German, Rene Eidams, is the 169th in the World Rankings but impressively overcame 29th ranked, Justin Pipe, 6-5 in possibly the greatest match of Eidams career so far. 91st ranked Finish player, Kim Viljanen, beat 97th ranked Polish player, Ratajski Krzysztof, 6-5 in arguably the most entertaining match of the opening day.

Clearly the fans favourite, Mensur Suljovic, will face Ronny Huybrechts in the round of 16. Mensur enters this tournament in hot form, with 2017 being possibly the best year of his career so far. Ronny is coming on off the back of a poor individual performance at the world cup where he was partnered with brother, Kim Huybrechts. Suljovic, currently 7th in the PDC Order of Merit should beat his Belgian opponent and I fancy him to go very far in this tournament with a home crowd backing.

SULJOVIC  TO WIN – 1/7

World number one, Michael van Gerwen, enters the tournament with a match-up against unranked Austrian, Christian Kallinger. Van Gerwen ran riot in the previous PDC European Tour, winning the final 6-3 against Austrian, Mensur Suljovic. The Dutchman should have no problems with this opponent, we should see a whitewash here.

MvG TO WIN – 1/100

Scotland’s answer to an entertainer, Peter Wright, also enters the competition with a match against Finish player, Kim Viljanen. As aforementioned, Kim impressed in his previous match against Krzysztof but should find the World number three a little too tough. The Scotsman will be looking to bounce back after his and team-mate, Gary Anderson’s, embarrassing exit from the World Cup of darts to Singapore in the first round. Wright should go far in the tournament, as he usually does.

WRIGHT TO WIN – 1/100

Another player who has been impressing lately is 20-year-old, Martin Schindler. The German recently paired up with fellow countryman and 20-year-old, Max Hopp, to represent Geramny at the World Cup in front of a home crowd. Schindler was a portrait of a youngster with no fear going toe to toe with some of the PDC’s best. Schindler faces a tough test in Ian White, can he carry on his impressive form, wouldn’t want to bet against him right now.

SCHINDLER TO WIN – 1/100

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Suljovic, Smith & Norris all to win their matches – 3.55/1 (odds by Skybet)

Cameroon vs Australia – Match Preview

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Confederations Cup, Group B 
Krestovskyi Stadium, Russia 4pm

Cameroon vs Australia – Match Preview – Cameroon will face Australia this Thursday at the Confederations Cup in Russia. Both sides didn’t get their dream start to the tournament, both losing in their opening matches. Cameroon faced Chile in an end to end match with two late Chile goals that saw off their African opposition. Australia featured in arguably the best match of the tournament so far against Germany, losing 3-2 in a match that many didn’t even give the Aussies a chance. With both sides looking to avoid an early exit, this match could have a lot of drama.

 Cameroon were a shadow of their regular form in their first outing, letting Chile dominate possession which allowed them to be broken down over time. Cameroon’s keeper was able to keep the match from turning into a cricket score with some fantastic early saves but the African outfit will not be able to rely on him all the time. Striker, Vincent Aboubakar, was Cameroon’s only threat on the counter attack with some speedy runs down the wings and a lethal strike when on his favoured right foot. Cameroon will have to weather an Aussie storm coming their way, can they get a victory?

Skybet Match Result – Cameroon to Win – 6/4

If anything, Australia over performed in their last match against Germany. Nobody expected Australia to score one goal, let alone two, and to compete toe to toe with the World Champions in a back and forth encounter. The Socceroos will feel confident entering this fixture and will feel they can overcome the Cameroon side that failed to impress a few days ago. The bookmakers are struggling to call this match and are offering enticing odds on Australia to win, can they save their tournament and send Cameroon packing their bags?

Skybet Match Result – Australia to Win – 9/5

Tim Cahill can lead the Aussies to victory over Cameroon Photo Credit: skysports.com

 Team News

 Cameroon are without striker, Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu, due to suspension.

 Cameroon will turn to talisman, Vincent Aboubakar, for a goal, can he provide the goods?

Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Vincent Aboubakar to score Anytime in 90 mins – 13/8

 Central Midfielder, James Jeggo, is unavailable for Australia through suspension too.

 Australian legend, Tim Cahill, will be on the search for a goal this Thursday, can he continue his legacy of Australia’s greatest?

 Skybet Anytime Goalscorer – Tim Cahill to score Anytime in 90 mins – 9/4

 

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