Defending Women’s World Cup champions Germany got themselves off to a winning start on their home turf, as expected. The extent of the popularity of women’s football in Germany can be summed up but the massive 70,000 plus crowd which turned out for the host nation’s opening fixture in the tournament. Germany were the stronger of the two sides, as expected, against the Canadians, who have a good pedigree in the women’s game. Germany started the opening fixture better than their opponents, and although Canada did carve out the best early opening, it was the Germans who took the lead in the 10th minute. Firmly in control, the host nation cruised through the first half, doubling their lead just before half time. The second half followed pretty much the same pattern, with Germany carving out plenty of chances to put the game totally out of reach. Instead of Germany capitalising on their dominance though, it was Canada who grabbed a goal eight minutes from time, but there was to be no panic. The way which Germany closed out the match, fully professionally without any scares, totally remaining in control, is a mark of just how good this side is. There is such a strong backbone through this squad, which has been together for so long, it is hard to see them losing. The first match nerves of playing in front of their home crowd is over, and now they move on to Germany v Nigeria 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup betting. The hosts now travel to Frankfurt to take on the Super Falcons on June 30th.
The goal Germany conceded to Canada was the first goal which they have conceded in the World Cup since 2003. That is about seven and a half games since they last conceded a goal. Canada were limited to long range efforts and while they did manage to catch the Germans out a couple of times on the break, there was a gulf in class. Now Germany move on to play Nigeria, who lost their opening match to France. Nigeria put up quite a solid performance against France, who had qualified very well for the World Cup Finals. The Super Falcons battled hard, made France work harder than they probably expected to, and generally gave a good account of themselves. Nigeria held out until the 56th minute before the European nation struck, and not really being able to carve out enough chances to really get themselves back into the match, the draw which they looked as if they would be happy with at half time, wasn’t to come. Nigeria now have not won a match at the World Cup since 1999. Not good reading for a side which has to go and take on the Germans, who have won the FIFA Women’s World Cup back to back now. As plucky as Nigeria were, they were happy to dig in to a dull midfield battle against France, and lacked genuine penetration. This will likely spell only one result when Germany Women v Nigeria Women football betting takes centre stage.
Germany will, more likely than not, win this game. The online bookmakers certainly think so, and that is why you are not going to find much value on them. Truthfully, the German’s could cut lose here, because they have an enviably strong forward line. They have power, pace and strength from everywhere on the field going forward, and that is why they are tournament favourites and the best team in the world at the moment. The German women are the ones to beat, and Nigeria is unlikely to be the ones who do it here at the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. While the outright betting markets is not going to bring great value, a decent look at Asian Handicap betting could bring some returns. Germany are a bit of a powerhouse, so you could take under 3.5 goals for Evens at Stan James, or even going over for 4/5 at SportingBet is still decent value, depending on how explosive you think the German women may be. Don’t whole heartedly rely on Nigeria getting any goals in this match, as that will be very unlikely. A 3-0 win for the Germans seems to be pretty much the expected bench mark for your Germany v Nigeria 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup betting, as a 3-0 Correct Score bet will fetch you 5/1 at BetFred. Germany really should top their group here, with the big game coming against France on July 5th in Group A.
Germany v Nigeria 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup Betting Odds
Germany Women to win: 1/28 at Victor Chandler
Draw: 14/1 at Bet365
Nigeria to win: 33/1 at Bet365
