The world champions and Asian Cup holders face off in Kaiserslautern this week in an International friendly, with our tipster backing the underdogs to provide a stern test
Ahead of their Euro 2016 qualification match with Georgia on Sunday, Germany host Australia at the Fritz-Walter-Stadion looking to dust off a few cobwebs following on from their triumph in Brazil last summer.
Joachim Low's side have failed to build on their success in Brazil, picking up just three wins from their six matches following on from the World Cup.
Die Mannschaft have managed to beat Scotland and Gibraltar in their qualification group thus far, but were beaten by Poland 2-0 and drew at home to Ireland 1-1. Last time out in a friendly, a late Toni Kroos goal was good enough to give them a victory over Spain but things haven't been fluent for the hosts, who will be missing Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Australia play for the first time since their Asian Cup success, where they beat South Korea to take the crown. After losing to the same opposition in the group stages, Ange Postecoglou's side gained revenge after extra-time, with James Troisi grabbing the winner.
Low's side have been far from convincing since the World Cup, scraping past Scotland by a goal and struggling to break down Gibraltar, whose 4-0 loss will feel like a victory for the part-timers.
With a number of stars likely to miss out for Germany as Low reshuffles his pack ahead of Georgia, it's worth siding with Australia on the handicap.
Postecoglou's side come into this match full of confidence after their Asian Cup triumph, which followed a World Cup which saw them gain a number of plaudits for their flair and attacking style, despite losing all three of their games.
bet365 price them +2 handicap at 11/8 (2.38), which seems to offer plenty of value. This bet would have paid out for them in 16 of their last 19 matches, as well as against Germany in 10 of their last 12 matches, including in five of their seven World Cup games. While the hosts may win this game, there seems plenty of opportunity to profit from Australia keeping it close.
