Loser:Germany win, Odds: 55% (1.7:1)
Bets placed: E$41019, betting open: 08:51 CDT 4 Jul 2006 to 14:00 CDT 4 Jul 2006

Winner:Italy win, Odds: 44% (2.2:1)
Bets placed: E$32953, betting open: 08:51 CDT 4 Jul 2006 to 14:00 CDT 4 Jul 2006

In the first semi-final of the 2006 World Cup, hosts Germany Germany are facing Italy Italy, for the 29th time in the history of international football. The 'squadra azzuri' have won 13 times while vs. 7 for the Germans, but the hosts have been present in 7 Finals over the years and this time they have the home (and crowd) advantage.

Match to be played on 13:00 CST, 21 November 2024