Germany vs. Belgium: Start Time and Schedule

Germany has already wrapped up the top spot in their qualifying group, but Belgium is hoping to finish second in the group and qualify for the playoffs.

Belgium currently trails Turkey by two points entering the final two matches of qualifying. Turkey faces Germany today, and if the Germans win, and if Belgium can knock off Kazakhstan, they will pass Turkey for the second place spot with just a game to play.

Where: Esprit Arena (Düsseldorf, Germany) 

When: Oct. 11, 1 p.m. EDT

Watch: ESPN2

Live Steam: ESPN3

Biggest Storyline: Will Belgium advance to playoff round?

A victory over Germany could possibly secure Belgium a spot in the playoff round, but it all depends on what happens leading up to this race.

Heading to Germany, and coming away with a victory is going to be a very difficult task, especially if Germany brings out the A-team for this match.

Player to Watch for Germany: Mario Gomez

Gomez has been on fire this year with both Germany and with club team Bayern Munich. He has eight goals in just seven games with Bayern Munich, and has added four goals in Euro 2012 qualifying with Germany according to UEFA.com.

According to the Times of India, Mesut Ozil will likely miss the team's match with Turkey, which means there is a chance he may not play against Belgium either.

If Ozil is out, Gomez will be an even bigger piece of the puzzle for Germany.

Player to Watch For Belgium: Axel Witsel

The 22-year-old Witsel has played 90 minutes in every match for the team since he played just 14 minutes in a 3-2 loss to Turkey.

He has registered two goals and an assist since then, and has shown flashes of brilliance at times during this tournament, especially against Austria.

He is the type of player that can score in a hurry from his midfield position, and will be instrumental in Belgium's attack.

Key Matchup: Belgium defense vs. Mario Gomez

For the most part, Belgium's defense has been solid in Euro qualifying, but it could be a bit better. Facing Germany is not going to be an easy task for the Belgians, as they dropped the match against them last time 1-0.

They need to shut down the Germans again defensively if they are going to have any chance at winning this match. Giving up any more than a goal will likely doom the Belgians in this match.

Final Analysis:

In the end, the Germans are just way too talented for Belgium. Expect the Belgians to hang around for most of the match, but in the end the Germans will prevail.

With the home crowd at their back, and Gomez back in the lineup, the Germans are just too tough.

Prediction:

Belgium 1
Germany 2