Germany vs. Paraguay: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

Germany and Paraguay are set for a high-profile friendly before turning their attention back to World Cup qualifying next month. The match comes at a tricky time as players from both sides are just getting their European club seasons underway.

Die Mannschaft are in good shape when it comes to qualifying for Brazil. They lead UEFA Group C by five points with four matches to go. Barring a complete meltdown, they should punch their World Cup ticket in the near future.

Things haven't gone as well for Paraguay. La Albirroja sit in last place in the South American group and are in danger of being eliminated from contention. It's a disappointing turn of events for a country that's reached the last four World Cups.

Let's examine all the key information for the friendly clash, followed by a match preview and a prediction.

Where: Fritz-Walter-Stadion in Kaiserslautern, Germany

When: Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 2:45 p.m. ET (7:45 p.m. BST)

Watch: Galavision

Live Stream: ESPN3.com

Preview

Terrific depth is the reason Germany is dangerous heading into a World Cup year, and it will be on full display against Paraguay. Even without Bastian Schweinsteiger and Mario Gotze, who are two key assets, the Germans have put together an elite squad.

Die Mannschaft are solid at every level. It starts at the back with Philipp Lahm, the captain who always brings stability to the back. He's joined by Per Mertesacker, Mats Hummels and others. It also helps to have a top goalkeeper like Manuel Neuer protecting the next.

Mesut Ozil and Thomas Muller lead a young midfield that should reach its peak just in time for the World Cup. Even without Schweinsteiger, the Germans should have little trouble controlling the middle of the pitch with players like Marco Reus and Ilkay Gundogan stepping up to fill the void.

Up front, the veteran duo of Mario Gomez and Miroslav Klose have combined to score over 90 international goals. Having a midfield that consistently creates scoring opportunities certainly helps, but they are both great finishers, as well.

So the German squad really has no glaring weakness. Add in the fact they are playing at home, and this should be a match the Germans should control throughout.

The biggest problem for Paraguay, which ranks last in scoring and second-last in goals allowed in South American qualifying, has been the inability to replace veterans with a wave of new talent. That helps explain the sudden drop off.

Players like Justo Villar, Paulo da Silva and Roque Santa Cruz have been productive members of the squad for a long time. But they are nearing the downside of their careers, and Paraguay is waiting for a new set of stars to take over.

The roster for Wednesday's friendly features a lack of experience at the back. Aside from Da Silva, no other defender has 20 international appearances under their belt, which is a worrisome sign as Paraguay get set to face a star-studded German attack.

That said, it's only a friendly. So the match serves as an opportunity to get young players like Lorenzo Melgarejo and Luis Nery Caballero experience against top-tier competition, which should help in the long run.

In the short term, Germany is the better side and should cruise to the victory at home.

Prediction: Germany 3, Paraguay 1