Tonight is the second semi-final of the World Cup, with Germany facing Spain. Some quarters are billing this as a potential mouth watering clash, and it may well be – in fact many are hoping it to be a classic given what has been a relatively disappointing tournament so far. However, the way Spain have been playing it is hard to see.

Germany have been the most impressive team at this World Cup so far – scoring 13 goals, with 8 of them against England and Argentina in their last two games. Spain have not been playing to the standard they set in Euro 2008 yet they still find themselves in the Semi-Final which should not be discounted.

So far “Paul the German Octupus” has got every German result correct. For those of you interested he has predicted that Spain will win tonight and to be honest the pundit is inclined to agree with him. Without Muller (suspended) Germany may struggle to break down a Spanish defence that has only conceded 2 goals so far. Up front Spain have not been the attacking force we would expect, but Villa has been immense and Torres should spark into action at some stage.

Tonight will be another close game, between two teams set up to counter attack. The German hopes rely on Mesut Ozil and Klose, but with the Spanish defence and Xabi Alonso and Sergio Busquets sitting in front of them, Spain will be set up to stop the Germans, counter attack and give it to Villa or possibly Torres to strike at the vital moment.

Pundit’s View – Spain to win at 8/5 with Paddy Power, Spain 1-0 with Paddy Power at 13/ 2. Torres to score first at 6/1.

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