Does Home Field Advantage Make a Difference For Germany, Many Countries are so close?
365458
Germany's home advantage will help because they have the crowd with them. But once it gets to the quarter finals it wont do them any good. Like against teams like England, Holland, Brazil, Italy, etc...
1166118
Germany ! good peformance so far plus home ground advantage
1013085
Germany's really hot right now and they have the "12th man" advantage.  I say Germany.
1099707
No, England always finds a way to screw up in the second round no matter the talent of their squad...my bracket has them playing against Germany...which is another dash against England advancing...since Germany would be playing with a mighty large home field advantage...
399147
I think it would be too hard to bet against Germany in their own country.  However, aside from them beating a "B" US squad on their own turf, they haven't faired too well recently.  Note: 4-1 loss to Italy, in Italy, just prior to the US game.\n\nI think this is the most wide-open Cup I've seen in a while, and wouldn't be surprised to see a country like Portugal (who is well deserving) find its way to the top.\n\ncamricha
642977
Good question. I saw them play U.S. recently. And although U.S. was missing many stars due to league obligations, Germany won convincingly. Strong team. Good defense. Good tacklers. Never count Germany out. Often, folks count them out and almost every year they go far. Sometimes to the finals. I would say that they have an outside shot. I'd put them in the top ten somewhere. Netherlands, Czech republic, and others would probably rank above them. But I would put my money on Brazil.
1108013
Germany is going to win because this whole world cup is made for a victory of germany. Light balls that suit the german playing style and very slipery fields in which only the german team doesn't fall isn't that weird.
1151078
I don't think they are in Germany because of Mr. Blatter. I think Turkey would do well, (just look at 2002)but, I am not sure that they would do better than the Swiss. I guess only time will tell.....
364075
I think Germany and Argentina in the final, Germany beacause of home advantage, Argentina because they are good. Don,t fancy Brazil because they have never won the cup in Europe and allways seem to struggle. Would love to see England win, but don't think so.
1054320
i think germany, italy, or czech rep. could win because they are all good strong teams.
416945
Who wouldn't like to say the US, but after watching their friendlys for training (even though they weren't playing at full strength), they didn't look so good.  The regulars like Brazil are always popular.  I'm not sure.  I don't know if there is a clear cut favorite.  I think having it in Germany will definitely give them a boost.  Even if the field is wide open, I'm still rooting for the US.
623215
In a word...Yes.  Germany has always been a powerhouse, and playing at home is only going to give them a boost.  I'm not going to say that they are going to win it all, but I definitely think they can advance past the first round.
1125317
that it will be a interesting game which germani has the presure of being the local and rep chek. dont have that much to loose everyone is fighting for the same thing but like i say germans have the presure of being in their own country, soil, people, so they must do a good job. :D
1184036
There's a big chance.\nGermany being the host, always an advantage in terms of getting the support of the home crowds.\nI imagine the stadion will be 90% filled with German supporters when Germany is playing. No place for supporters of the opposite team, eh? haha ... \n\nThe members of the squad are young and talented, I don't see why not. Brazil is overrated.
1084727
I think the higher ranked teams in Group stage matches are designated 'Home' teams and can wear their strip of choice.\nIn the Knockout stages the teams with the better group records get 'Home' team status or a coin-toss may decide who gains 'Home' status if they have similar records.
376334
Not this year. Brazil is an unstoppable power-house. They have the best team they've had in years- and that's saying a lot ! Germany may have a chance with home turf advantage, but I don't think its enough to pull through to a championship. I think this world cup is a start of a whole new dynasty of Brazilian domination.
1108449
Both teams has 50-50 chances as both the teams are playing well.\nLuck will play a big role in this game.\n\nAs far as i thnk Germany will win becoz of local support.