Cameroon defender Rigobert Song has shaken off an ankle strain and will captain his team in a match likely to decide the group standings. Samuel Eto'o and Patrick Mboma will lead the attack.
The tournament's leading scorer Miroslav Klose has handed Germany a boost after recovering from a bruised knee. Despite a sore foot, midfielder Michael Ballack will be hoping to exert his authority on the match.
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MATCH PREVIEW STATISTICS
No previous meetings
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MATCH SHORTS
Germany are guaranteed a place in the second phase with a draw in this game. If they lose, they will only be eliminated if Ireland win their game.
Cameroon must win to be certain of a place in the knockout stages. If they do win this match, they are guaranteed to win the group. If they draw, they will go out if Ireland win by at least two goals although a high scoring draw could put them through should Ireland only win their game by one goal. A defeat for Cameroon will only be enough if Ireland fail to beat Saudi Arabia.
Germany have never failed to successfully negotiate the group stage.
Cameroon have only qualified for the second phase of a World Cup once. They reached the quarter-finals in 1990 where they were knocked out by England.
These two met in a match which was unofficial for (West) Germany in 1989. The Germans won 1-0.
Pierre Wom?, Raymond Kalla (Cameroon), Dietmar Hamann and Christian Ziege (Germany) have all received one yellow card at this World Cup.
Both nations have used fifteen of their 23 man squads in their first two matches.
German striker Miroslav Klose has scored twelve international goals in just fourteen international matches. He has netted three hat-tricks this year.
Cameroon's victory over Saudi Arabia was their first win in seven matches since beating Mali in the African Nations Cup semi final.
The late goal scored by Ireland gave Germany their first draw in 2002. Their other matches have resulted in five wins and two defeats.
Cameroon have not lost in their last eleven competitive matches since losing to Japan at the 2001 Confedarations Cup.
Germany have not lost in their last five competitive games since their shocking 5-1 home defeat by England in qualification.
The tournament's leading scorer Miroslav Klose has handed Germany a boost after recovering from a bruised knee. Despite a sore foot, midfielder Michael Ballack will be hoping to exert his authority on the match.
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MATCH PREVIEW STATISTICS
No previous meetings
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MATCH SHORTS
Germany are guaranteed a place in the second phase with a draw in this game. If they lose, they will only be eliminated if Ireland win their game.
Cameroon must win to be certain of a place in the knockout stages. If they do win this match, they are guaranteed to win the group. If they draw, they will go out if Ireland win by at least two goals although a high scoring draw could put them through should Ireland only win their game by one goal. A defeat for Cameroon will only be enough if Ireland fail to beat Saudi Arabia.
Germany have never failed to successfully negotiate the group stage.
Cameroon have only qualified for the second phase of a World Cup once. They reached the quarter-finals in 1990 where they were knocked out by England.
These two met in a match which was unofficial for (West) Germany in 1989. The Germans won 1-0.
Pierre Wom?, Raymond Kalla (Cameroon), Dietmar Hamann and Christian Ziege (Germany) have all received one yellow card at this World Cup.
Both nations have used fifteen of their 23 man squads in their first two matches.
German striker Miroslav Klose has scored twelve international goals in just fourteen international matches. He has netted three hat-tricks this year.
Cameroon's victory over Saudi Arabia was their first win in seven matches since beating Mali in the African Nations Cup semi final.
The late goal scored by Ireland gave Germany their first draw in 2002. Their other matches have resulted in five wins and two defeats.
Cameroon have not lost in their last eleven competitive matches since losing to Japan at the 2001 Confedarations Cup.
Germany have not lost in their last five competitive games since their shocking 5-1 home defeat by England in qualification.