Germany vs Italy Prediction Germany have reached the semi-finals of major competitions in each of the last five occasions, but they come up gainst their bogey team in Italy. The German defence is yet to be put under pressure in the competition, and chances are, if the Italians do, it can turn out to be their soft belly. Thomas Muller's form in the game will be key to what ultimately happens, as his clever movement and control in tight spaces can unlock the formidable defence of the Italians. For the Italians, the wing backs will be key, with target man Pelle up front. I go for a smash and grab Italy win.Germany vs Italy Form Guide (Last five games) Germany- WWDWW The Germans are unbeaten in the last five, drawing only one game against Poland. Italy- WLWWW Italy have come into the competition in great form and have been excellent in the games, except in the game against the Irish which they fielded an under-strength side. *most recent firstGermany vs Italy H2H (Head to Head) The Italians despite the success of Germany in recent competitions have somewhat been a bogey team for the Die Mannschaft, they have not won their last eight games against the Italy in World Cup and Euros. Overall they have met 33 times in all competitions with the Italians winning 15 to Germany's 8.Germany vs Italy Probable Lineups Germany Probable XI vs Italy (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Hector; Khedira, Kroos; Özil, Müller, Draxler; Gomez Italy Probable XI vs Germany(3-5-2): Buffon; Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini; Florenzi, Parolo, De Rossi, Giaccherini, De Sciglio; Pellè, Eder; Germany vs Italy Team News Germany have a clean bill of health heading into the all-important clash, with Boateng, Draxler and Khedira all recovering from minor nibbles. Five players can potentially miss the semi-final if they pick up a yellow card in Boateng, Khedira, Hummels, Kimmich and Ozil. Daniel de Rossi after an impeccable game in the Pirlo role (I quite enjoyed the nutmeg on Iniesta) was substituted due to a thigh injury and is a doubt for the game. His natural successor for the position in Thiago Motta picked up a needless yellow card and thus will miss the game due to suspension. Sturaro is likely to start of De Rossi isn't fi in time for the game.  There are eleven players might potentially miss the semi-final if they pick up a yellow card in Sirigu, Buffon, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, De Rossi, De Sciglio, Insigne, Pelle, Eder and Zaza. Germany vs Italy Live Stream and Kickoff Venue: Matmut Atlantique, BordeauxKick-off time: 3rd July, 0:30 am IST Live Stream: SonyLIV ( http://www.sonyliv.com/ ) Germany vs Italy Preview Die Mannschaft take on Gli Azzurri in the quarters of Euro 2016 in what is one of the most anticipated clashes in the competition so far. Both teams have been more or less impeccable so far in the competition with mutually exclusive styles, and this is truly a battle of equals. The Italians took the defending champions Spain to the cleaners in the last game, performing almost impeccably the philosophy of their eccentric manager Antonio Conte. Germany who arguably play a similar brand of football will probably face their sternest test to counter the tactical genius of the future Chelsea manager. The Germans have grown into the campaign and have more or less sorted out the chinks in the armour. The Germans are the only team left in the competition to have kept a clean sheet in each of their games and if they manage to keep one here, chances are, with the quality available to them at the other end, they will go through.With less than an hour to go, the lineups for this massive UEFA Euro 2016 quarterfinal are outJoachim Loew has sprung a surprise and has opted for a 3-5-2 formation, with previous man of the match Julian Draxler dropped. Germany XI: Neuer; Boateng, Hummels, Höwedes; Kimmich, Kroos, Khedira, Özil, Hector; Müller, Gomez.Italy have 11 players who are a yellow card away from missing the semi-final, Germany have 5. Is it time to change the yellow card rule? Looks like Germany have changed their formation. Looks like they are playing a 3-5-2. The two teams met each other in the semi-final of Euro 2012. It was the Mario Balotelli show then, but he isn't even in the squad today for Italy. It will be interesting to see if Germany can finally beat Italy in a major competition The players are in the tunnel waiting to come outItaly got their revenge against Spain for the Euro 2012 final, can Germany get their's for the Euro 2012 semi-final? The teams have exited the tunnel and the rousing anthems ring out in the stadium. Kickoff is minutes away!This is what we live for - Germany vs Italy - Two of the biggest names in football history! The national anthems are over, it's almost time for kick-off. Italy are wearing black armbands in memory of those who died in Dhaka. 8' Surprising that Germany have dropped Julian Draxler, he was their man of the match against Slovakia. 9' First corner of the night for Germany. 10' Italy are pressing really well. Not giving the German players time or space on the ball. 12' No shots from either side so far. 12' Even Mesut Ozil is trying to win the ball back. Germany looks pumped up. 13' Khedira is down injured. Time for Schweinsteiger? 14' Schweinsteiger is receiving instructions from the sideline. Looks like the German captain is coming on. 15' First shot of the game and it was a weak one from Giaccherini15' First substitution for Germany - Khedira OFF, Schweinsteiger ON16' When Italy beat Germany in Euro 2012, their midfield consisted of Pirlo, Marchisio, De Rossi and Montolivo. 18' Cautious start from both teams. They know what's at stake. 19' Beautiful ball from Hummels with the outside of his boot to Mario Gomez. The striker couldn't control the pass while making his run into the box. 21' Loew gives a pat on the back to Giaccherini, wonder where his hands have been. 22' Kimmich has been involved heavily down the right. 23' Eder is bleeding. He needs some treatment. 24' Italy are temporarily down to 10 men. 25' Foul by Sturaro on Kroos. The referee has warned him without giving a yellow card. 27' Dull game so far, the most exciting thing so far has been the national anthems. 28' Hummels sends a ball into the box, Schweinsteiger fouls De Sciglio in the box and puts the ball in the back of the net. The referee spots the foul and blows the whistle. 30' Both teams are struggling to keep the ball, they keep losing possession in midfield. 31' De Sciglio puts a low cross into the German box in an attempt to find Pelle, Boateng clears in the nick of time. 35' Might take a tea-break, there isn't much happening at the moment. So much build up for this snooze fest. 36' Neuer makes his trademark run outside the penalty box and clears the ball for a throw-in. 37' Germany have not had a single shot. Not even an awful shot from 40 yards out. 39' Risky play inside the box from Italy. 41' Finally a shot from Germany. A cross from Kimmich is met by Gomez but his header is way off the mark. 42' Muller takes a shot on target after some good build up play but his attempt is easily saved by Buffon. 43' Bonucci with a beautiful pass to Giaccherini, the Sunderland man puts in a beautiful cross into the box but it evades all Italian players and is cleared eventually. The clearance is met by Sturaro and his shot was deflected out by Boateng. If it wasn't deflected then it was probably sneaking in. 45' Finally something exciting.45' Corner to Germany. 45' One minute added to the first half. 45+1' The referee blows the whistle to signal the end of the first half. HALF-TIME!Don't fall asleep, if history is anything to go by then we can expect some goals in the second half. SECOND HALF STARTS47' Let's hope the second half will be better than the first. 50' Italy have started the half brightly. Looks like they are searching for an early goal. 52' Cross from Kimmich is cleared and the ball goes out for a corner. 54' Oh my! Muller with a glorious miss! He had the goal at his mercy and his shot is deflected wide. 55' Let me remind you that Muller is yet to score a goal in Euro competitions. 55' That clearance from Florenzi following the Muller shot was orgasmic! 56' So much has happened in the first 10 minutes of the second half. More than in the entire first half. 56' Yellow card for Sturaro. He is not one of the players who is one yellow away from a suspension. 59' High footed challenge from Parolo, luckily Gomez evades the it but the referee gives him a yellow for the intent. 62' Giaccherini looks like an entirely different player for Italy. 63' The best thing about Sturaro so far is his tattoos. Not kidding, Italy clearly miss Motta and De Rossi. 63' I have a feeling that the game is heading for a penalty shootout. Both teams are playing cautiously. 64' GOAL! Ozil scores!64' Gomez passes to Hector from the left wing, Hector's cross deflects off Bonucci and falls kindly on Ozil's feet. The Arsenal man slots it home. Germany lead. 65' Italy have to become the first team to breach the German defence now if they are to stay in the tournament. 68' Huge save from Buffon! Ozil chips over the defence to Gomez and his backheel shot has been saved brilliantly by the Italian captain. 70' Italy are struggling to get on the ball. Germany have gone up a gear in the second half. 71' Germany are bringing one Draxler in place of Gomez. He played a huge role in the goal. 73' Italy are yet to make a substitution and they need a goal. Maybe Conte should consider bringing on Insigne or El Shaarawy74' Ufff! Pelle with a good attempt, but his shot fizzle past the post. 76' Corner for Italy. 77' Penalty to Italy! Boateng the culprit. 77' Is there a twist in the tale? Bonucci to take it. 78' Bonucci scores! Neuer guesses the right way but the Italian defender puts the ball in the back of the net. GAME ON!80' What a move from Italy! Pelle's shot is deflected out but he had Giaccherini on his left. Did he take the wrong option? 82' Italy have come alive after their penalty. Germans look unsettled. 84' This is the first goal Germany have conceded in Euro 2016. 87' The excitement has gone down all of a sudden. Both teams are now looking to not concede a goal in normal time. 88' Extra-time looms. 89' De Sciglio cuts in from the left wing and takes a shot on target and it wasn't far. 90' Yellow for Hummels. He will miss the semi-final if Germany go through. 90' Three minutes added on. Can either team find a winning goal? 90+2 Meanwhile Darmian has come on for Florenzi. Missed that amidst all the excitement. 90+2' Germany are crossing the ball into the box but the Italians clear it easily. EXTRA TIME! 30 more minutes of action left. Florenzi's brilliant clearance following Muller's shot was the moment of the match for me. FIRST HALF OF EXTRA TIME BEGINS91' Yellow to Pelle for a foul on Boateng. He will miss the semi-final if Italy qualify. 93' Muller argues with the referee for a foul. 98' Some fouls and misplaced passes. Story of the first half of extra-time so far. 100' Germany are keeping the ball but they are finding it hard to breach the Italian defence. 103' Giaccherini is given a yellow for a hand-ball. The referee blows the whistle for the end of the first half of extra-time. The second period of extra-time is underway. 106' Kimmich has had a good game so far. Excellent tournament for the versatile midfielder. 107' Draxler with a chance following a poor clearance from Italy. His acrobatic shot goes just past the crossbar. 108' Italy make their second substitution. Eder is OFF and Insigne is coming on. 109' Insigne's pace could be a problem for Germany at this late stage. 109' Draxler overhits a pass to Muller who would have been through on goal had it been better. 110' Looks like Germany don't want to take the game to a shootout. 111' Both teams have one substitution left. Conte and Loew might consider bringing on a penalty specialist. 113' Schweinsteiger picks up a yellow card. 113' Insigne takes a shot and it is saved by Neuer. 113' Neuer's quick release hits the referee. 114' Kroos has had an off game for his standards. His passing and corners have been uncharacteristic.  115' Freekick for Germany near the corner flag, can they make it count? 116' Ozil and Kroos standing over the freekick. 116' Referee has asked the free kick to be retaken 116' A better cross from Kroos this time but Italy clear it. 118' Just over two minutes left of extra-time, are we in for a nail-biting penalty shootout? 119' Ozil takes a shot and Buffon saves it easily. 120' Seconds left on the clock! Both teams have no intentions of using their last substitution. 120' Oh wait! Chiellini is off, Zaza comes on for Italy. To take the penalty one has to assume. PENALTIES! The teams cannot be separated at the end of 120 minutes. Conte and Loew giving their players some final instructions. Two of the greatest goalkeepers in the game will showcase their abilities now. ‪#‎ITA‬ will take part in their FIFTH penalty shootout at the European Championship finals, more than any other nation.Italy are going first. Insigne up against Neuer. Insigne scores. Neuer dives the wrong way. Advantage Italy. Kroos is up first for Germany. Kroos scores. Buffon dives the right way, but Kroos placed his kick well. Zaza is up for Italy. Zaza misses! Pathetic shot from the Juventus man! His shot goes over the crossbar. Muller is second for Germany.BUFFON SAVES! It's all level after two kicks each. Barzagli for ItalyHe scores. Zaza came on to take a penalty and he missed. Awful from him. Ozil for Germany. He misses!Advantage Italy after 3 kicks each!Ozil's post hits the post and goes out. Pelle for Italy and what was that!Awful from Pelle, his penalty was slow and wide off the mark. Draxler scores for Germany. 2-2 now. Italy's forwards have missed for them now. Bonucci for Italy and Neuer saves his shot!If Germany scores then they are through!Schweinsteiger is up for GermanyCan the captain score the winning kick? He misses! Awful from him!His shot goes over the crossbar!Giaccherini now for ItalyGiaccherini scoresHummels for GermanyHe scores. The shootout goes onParolo for Italy and he scores. Kimmich for Germany! Huge pressure on the youngster. He scores. His shot creeps past Buffon. He scoresBoateng for GermanyBoateng scores!  On we go. Darmian nowHis kick is saved by Neuer!Hector scores for Germany! GERMANY ARE THROUGH!HEARTBREAK FOR ITALY!Buffon could have saved Hector's shotGermany will now face the winner of France vs Iceland in the semi-final. Neuer asked Schweinsteiger something before Darmian took his shot, was it about the Italian's preference when it comes to taking penalties? Have to blame Pelle and Zaza. The two strikers took awful penalties for Italy. Hard luck Italy and one has to feel sorry for Buffon. Congrats to Germany, they are through to the semi-final of yet another penalty shootout. That's all for today. We'll see you tomorrow for the France vs Iceland game. Good night. 
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