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Played
October 11, 2011 6:00 PM BST
ESPRIT arena — Düsseldorf
Referee: S. Moen
Attendance: 48483
October 11, 2011 6:00 PM BST
ESPRIT arena — Düsseldorf
Referee: S. Moen
Attendance: 48483
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| Germany | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.36 | 1.32 | 1.02 | 1.34 |
| Draw | 19.00 | 71.00 | 4.75 | 5.00 | 15.00 | 5.30 |
| Belgium | 51.00 | 81.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | 40.00 | 8.50 |
Euro 2012 Qualifying Preview: Germany v Belgium
The Red Devils face an uphill struggle at Esprit Arena on Tuesday as they face Joachim Low's men, who are looking to finish their Group A qualifying campaign with a perfect record
By Vasil Kotsev
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GERMANY
 Neuer Howedes, Mertesacker, Hummels, Lahm Khedira Muller, Ozil, Kroos, Schurrle Gomez |
BELGIUM
 Mignolet Ciman, Lombaerts, Kompany, Vertonghen Simons, Witsel Dembele, Hazard, Mertens Lukaku |
Joachim Low will be without Lazio striker Miroslav Klose, who once again complained of pain in his knee. Bastian Schweinsteiger and Jerome Boateng are doubtful for the game as they picked up minor knocks last week and are likely to start from the bench.
Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil is set to return after recovering from the ankle injury which kept him out of the game against Turkey. Toni Kroos has also finished his recuperation and is expected to start against Belgium, while debutant Ilkay Gundogan will most probably be named as a substitute.
Georges Leekens' main concern ahead of the clash is the suspension of Daniel Van Buyten, who has picked up his second yellow card of the Euro 2012 qualification campaign and will miss out on a reunion with his Bayern Munich colleagues on Tuesday.
Zenit St Peterburg centre-back Nicolas Lombaerts is expected to step in for the ex-Hamburg man, who will be forced to watch from the stands with David Hubert (stomach complaint). Jelle Vossen (ankle injury), Marvin Ogunjimi (knee injury) are rated doubtful for the game, while Igor de Camargo has withdrawn from the squad due to fitness problems.
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DID YOU KNOW? |
Germany have not lost at home to Belgium in 101 years. Coincidentally, the Red Devils only victory away from home against the DFB-team was in the first ever game between the two countries, back in 1910.- A goal by Miroslav Klose proved to be difference between two sides in their last clash. This time around the Lazio striker is injured and will not take part.
- Joachim Low's men have won all of their matches in Group A, and have already booked their place for Euro 2012. They are one victory away from setting a national record for best performance in the qualifying stage.
- Belgium need a victory to secure the play-off spot in Group A. If Azerbaijan do not lose against Turkey, a draw will be enough for Georges Leekens' men.
- The Red Devils have not won in an official game against Germany for 57 years.
- Belgium played against West Germany in the Euro 1980 final, losing 2-1 with Horst Hrubesch scoring a dramatic late winner to round off his brace after his opener was cancelled out by Rene Vandereycken's 75th minute spot-kick.
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Field Report
Reader's Predictions
Top 3 Predictions
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Germany 3-0 Belgium
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Germany 3-1 Belgium
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Germany 2-0 Belgium
- 12.98 %
| Euro 2012 (EC) | Oct 11, 2011 | Germany 3 - Belgium 1 |
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| Euro 2012 (EC) | Sep 3, 2010 | Belgium 0 - Germany 1 |
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| International Friendlies (FR) | Aug 20, 2008 | Germany 2 - Belgium 0 |
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| Mar 26, 2013 | Germany 4 - Kazakhstan 1 | WCQ |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Kazakhstan 0 - Germany 3 | WCQ |
| Feb 6, 2013 | France 1 - Germany 2 | FR |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Netherlands 0 - Germany 0 | FR |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Germany 4 - Sweden 4 | WCQ |
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| Mar 26, 2013 | Belgium 1 - Macedonia FYR 0 | WCQ |
| Mar 22, 2013 | Macedonia FYR 0 - Belgium 2 | WCQ |
| Feb 6, 2013 | Belgium 2 - Slovakia 1 | FR |
| Nov 14, 2012 | Romania 2 - Belgium 1 | FR |
| Oct 16, 2012 | Belgium 2 - Scotland 0 | WCQ |
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| 1 | Manuel Neuer | Goalkeeper |
| 4 | Benedikt Höwedes | Defender |
| 5 | Mats Hummels | Defender |
| 16 | Philipp Lahm | Defender |
| 17 | Per Mertesacker | Defender |
| 6 | Sami Khedira | Midfielder |
| 8 | Mesut Özil | Midfielder |
| 18 | Toni Kroos | Midfielder |
| 9 | Andre Schürrle | Midfielder |
| 13 | Thomas Müller | Midfielder |
| 23 | Mario Gomez | Striker |
| 22 | Ron-Robert Zieler | Goalkeeper |
| - | Dennis Aogo | |
| - | Simon Rolfes | |
| - | Christian Träsch | |
| 2 | Ilkay Gündogan | Midfielder |
| - | Cacau | |
| 21 | Marco Reus | Midfielder |
| - | Simon Mignolet | Goalkeeper |
| 12 | Laurent Ciman | Defender |
| - | Nicolas Lombaerts | Defender |
| 4 | Vincent Kompany | Defender |
| 5 | Jan Vertonghen | Defender |
| 6 | Timmy Simons | Midfielder |
| 7 | Eden Hazard | Midfielder |
| 10 | Marouane Fellaini | Midfielder |
| 16 | Axel Witsel | Midfielder |
| 11 | Moussa Dembele | Striker |
| - | Ogunjimi | |
| 28 | Thibaut Courtois | Goalkeeper |
| - | Carl Hoefkens | |
| - | Sebastien Pocognoli | Defender |
| 15 | Steven Defour | Midfielder |
| - | Gaby Mudingayi | |
| - | Dries Mertens | Striker |
| 18 | Romelu Lukaku | Striker |
| Mesut Özil | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 8 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The Real Madrid playmaker is set to return after missing the game against Turkey, and will once again orchestrate Germany's attack. The ex-Werder Bremen man's crisp passing and unrivalled vision will be a key asset for the DFB-team on Tuesday.
| Eden Hazard | |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Squad Number: | 7 |
| Games | Goals | YC | RC |
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
The Lille attacker recently scored his first international goal for Belgium and the Red Devils' fans will be hopeful he can get on the score-sheet again. His explosive dribbling is likely to pose plenty of problems for Germany's defence, and his keen eye for the unexpected could be a major headache for Joachim Low's men.
Germany are in inspired form, and are set to field a full-strength team. Joachim Low's side are gunning for a perfect 10 wins out of 10 in Group A, and despite the need of the visitors, they should secure the result that guarantees an unprecedented campaign.
Match News
Top Scorers
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Fernando Torres Striker Chelsea |
3 | 0 |
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Cristiano Ronaldo Striker Real Madrid |
3 | 0 |
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Mario Gomez Striker Bayern |
3 | 0 |
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Mario Balotelli Striker Milan |
3 | 0 |
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Mario Mandzukic Striker Bayern |
3 | 0 |
