First Semi-Final of this year's Football WC.
Germany vs. Italy.

While Germany was never able to win vs Italy in a WC before (2 losses, 2 draws), Italy got thrown out in the last 2 WCs by the host team.

In their last encounter, a prepration match for this WC, Italy humiliated GER with a 4-1 victory.

GER has not yet lost a match in Dortmund's Westfalen Stadion. (out of 13 or 14)

One of GER's best players, defensive midfielder Thorsten Frings is not allowed to play, while ITA's Nesta is missing, due to an injury.

Odds taken from www.betandwin.de, whoever has more knowledge there, feel free to edit