Australia v Germany World Cup Preview

There is a fantastic 2010 World Cup game today, and here is your Australia v Germany preview. Many millions of people will be watching Australia and Germany do battle in South Africa, and here is the preview and info about the game.
On current form, it seems like Germany will be favourites - and it's a fact that Australia usually play better when they are slight underdogs, so it could be an explosive situation. Some of the meetings between these two nations over the last few seasons have been breathtaking, so watch out today!
Australia v Germany World Cup Preview
Germany is known as a tournament team, and when the matches begin in South Africa, this team will come out fighting. Their job will be made much harder with the absence of their talismanic captain, Michael Ballack, who was injured during Chelsea's FA Cup final, but other stars will step up and try to fill his boots.
Australia exited the 2006 World Cup after a heart sinking goal by Francesco Totti but the Socceroos led by coach Pim Verbeek are far removed from the days of sulking and being practically non existant from the football map. Tim Cahill, Brett Emerton, and a duo of Australians playing their football for Turkish side Galatasaray will all be eager to bring further footballing exploits to the land down under.
Everyone has their own opinion about the World Cup - but after reading the Australia v Germany preview, what's your prediction for today's game?