They might be odds-on to win this third place play-off in Port Elizabeth, although Germany still look a cracking bet to finish with a flourish after missing out on the final on Wednesday. It has been a valiant effort from Joachim Low’s team, who were expected to struggle at the World Cup after Michael Ballack was ruled out with an injury.

However, the manager has put his trust in players such as Mesut Ozil and Thomas Muller, both of whom have played starring roles for Die Mannschaft throughout the competition. There have been plenty of goals from Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski, with Bastian Schweinsteiger having adapted perfectly to his new role of holding midfielder.

Uruguay are a decent enough football team, although can you honestly say they have played to the same level as the Germans in the World Cup? La Celeste were especially fortunate to have gone through against Ghana on penalties in the quarter final and might be the latest team to be taught a footballing lesson by their youthful opponents.

PREDICTION: GERMANY TO WIN @ 1.72 with bet365