Bobby Wood was the hero for the US against the Netherlands. (Getty)
Though heavy underdogs in its last friendly, the United States men’s national team secured a stunning rally from 3-1 down to topple the Netherlands on Friday. The US gets another shot at a European heavyweight on Wednesday as Germany — the 2014 FIFA World Cup champions — welcomes the Stars and Stripes to Cologne.
Germany will be without top defender Mats Hummels, who pulled out of the squad with an injury. In addition to Hummels, goalie Manuel Neuer, midfielders Toni Kroos and Marco Reus and forward Thomas Muller were not included in the 20-man squad for the match. The weakend squad may have the United States thinking upset.
Germany beat Georgia 2-0 in its last match — a Euro 2016 qualifier — back in late March.
Here’s what you need to know about the match:
The Basics
Who:
What:
International Friendly
When:
Wednesday, June 10
Where:
RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne, Germany
Time:
2:30 p.m. Eastern Time; 19:30 local time
Channel:
Fox Sports 1 (US); For those looking for the channel in your home country, click here
Odds:
Germany -300, USA +600, Draw +400
Heavy’s Pick
This Germany side is so weak, the United States could make it two wins out of two on this road trip. The ability to put four past the Netherlands should serve as a confidence booster against the No. 1 team in the world. There is a lot of value for betting both the United States and the draw. 2-2 Draw.
Stats You Need to Know
Lukas Podolski (L) and Andre Schuerrle should see action Wednesday. Getty)
Scouting Germany
2015 Record: 1-0-1
Coach: Joachim Loew (ninth year)
Goals Per Game: 2
Clean Sheets: 1
Leading Goal Scorer: Marco Reus, 2
Scouting USA
2015 Record: 3-2-1
Coach: Jurgen Klinsmann (fifth year)
Goals Per Game: 2.1
Clean Sheets: 2
Leading Goal Scorer: Brek Shea, John Brooks and Jozy Altidore, 2