Germany to continue their march

There will be goals in Thursday’s semi-final

Germany and Mexico meet in the second semi-final of this year’s Confederations Cup in Russia. Who will book their place in Sunday’s final at Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg? Have your say with Coral.

A meeting of two real footballing powerhouses on the international scene, we help celebrate the occasion by laying on a feast of betting opportunities, well over 160 markets in fact, and you can also call the outright winner of the tournament. Click now to pick your best.

Gaps in the German defence

Both sides have lit up the Confederations Cup so far, but Germany, unlike their opponents, finished top of their pool. Joachim Low’s side led the way in Group B after three games, finishing with seven points from a possible nine. That tally was achieved thanks to wins over Australia and Cameroon, as well as an entertaining draw vs Chile.

Results that wouldn’t have been difficult to predict before kick-off, but what did catch punters off-guard is the gaps present in the German defence, leaking four goals in those three games, while scoring seven. Clicking yes in the both teams to score coupon at Coral on Thursday will net you 7/10, while this one to produce over 3.5 goals, as two of Germany’s last three have, is worth careful consideration at 21/10.

Werner scored two last time

What’s more interesting still is that the last meeting of these sides ended in a 4-3 win for Germany in this tournament back in 2005, Podolski, Schweinsteiger, Huth and Ballack all on target for the victors. Of the two previous games between the pair, both have scored in a German win. The hat-trick is sure to attract attention at 3/1. That’s our ace of the evening.