GERMANY cruised through their group without hitting top gear and I expect much more of Joachim Low's men in the knockout stage.
Ghana gave the Germans their biggest scare with a 2-2 draw but Algeria are unlikely to trouble them as much despite doing well to make it through.
Thomas Muller has been the Germans' star turn and a superb strike against the USA took his tally to four. He is my tip at 10-3 with bet365 to score first and is 5-6 to net at any time.
Algeria's best chance of a consolation will come from lone striker Islam Slimani who hit the target against South Korea and Russia. He is 10-3 at bet365 to score – and remember Germany have lost their last two competitive matches to their opponents.
Like France the Germans are short to win (3-10) but I'm willing to take a chance on them minus one at 5-6 with bet365.
There have been 11 goals in Algeria's three matches and this can buck the trend of last-16 clashes by going over 2.5 goals. That pays 3-5 at McBookie and BetVictor.
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I’ve been impressed by Algeria’s attacking play so far. Therefore, I reckon Paddy Power’s enhanced price of 11/10 for btts is the best bet here.