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Prediction: Germany vs England

Tom Dunstan in Free Soccer Predictions 6 Jun 2022

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Verdict: Germany draw no bet

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Unibet

In what is a showdown between two European heavyweights on Tuesday night, England will make the trip to Munich when they meet their old enemy Germany.

Germany

Starting with the hosts, while Germany might have put in a largely rugged display away at defending European champions Italy last weekend, Hansi Flick’s side would have been disappointed to have had to settle for just a single point. Eventually coming from behind and opening their Nations League with a 1-1 draw on foreign soil, the former Bayern Munich boss still finds his squad in the midst of a transition. Cruising their way to this year’s World Cup finals out in Qatar after clinching top spot in Group J, Die Mannschaft are enjoying an extended purple patch. In fact, on a run that stems all the way back to their 2-0 defeat at the hands of England at Wembley last summer, Germany are unbeaten in each of their previous 10 matchups across all formats. Likewise, along with winning each of their previous four home fixtures by an aggregate score of 19-1, it should also be highlighted that Tuesday’s hosts have lost just a single contest in front of their own supporters since September 2019.

Team News

Making the move to Real Madrid on a free transfer last weekend, now-former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger should start at the heart of Germany’s defence here.

Flick also remains hopeful that Borussia Dortmund ace Marco Reus will be able to feature after recovering from illness.

England

As for the visitors, while England might have fancied their chances of opening this year’s Nations League campaign with a flurry last weekend, it was a night to forget for the Three Lions. Putting in what was a flat display away at Hungary and eventually getting hit with a 1-0 loss on foreign soil, Head Coach Gareth Southgate will be calling for an immediate response here. Watching their nine-match unbeaten run come to an abrupt end in Budapest a few days ago, the Whites will be desperate to lay down a real marker on Tuesday night. Suffering European Championship heartbreak at Wembley last summer and with their wait for an international title still stemming all the way back to 1966, Southgate does find some pressure on his shoulders. However, with a star-studded squad that hosts a string of European superstars, the Three Lions should be boosted by their most recent meeting against the old enemy. Claiming a 2-0 victory when the two sides faced off at Wembley 12 months ago, England have also lost just one of their last four meetings against Germany.

Team News

Arguably the only positive note from England’s 1-0 loss against Hungary last weekend, West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen will be hoping to pick up his second international cap here.

With Southgate expected to make a handful of changes here, the likes of Kalvin Phillips, Jack Grealish and Bukayo Saka will be hoping for a full recall.

Key Factors to Consider

    • When Tuesday’s opponents faced off in the European Championships 12 months ago, England picked up a 2-0 victory at Wembley.
    • Likewise, the Three Lions have lost just one of their previous four meetings against Die Mannschaft across all formats.
    • However, Germany are unbeaten in each of their last 10 matchups across all formats, a run that stems back to that 2-0 loss at Wembley last summer.
    • England’s 1-0 defeat away at Hungary last weekend brought an end to their nine-match unbeaten run.
    • Germany have won their last four home fixtures by an aggregate score of 19-1.

    Conclusion

    Suffering that shock 1-0 loss away at Hungary when opening their Nations League campaign last weekend, England will be desperate for an immediate response here. However, despite claiming that famous 2-0 victory when they faced off against Germany at Wembley 12 months ago, Die Mannschaft have shown some improvements over recent months. While the former world champions might have been disappointed to have only played out a 1-1 draw away at Italy a few days ago, they are in the midst of an extended 10-match unbeaten run. Likewise, winning each of their previous four home fixtures by an aggregate score of 19-1, we could be in for an enjoyable affair here.

    Verdict: Germany draw no bet

    Best Odds: 7/10

    Bookmaker: Unibet

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Tom Dunstan


    Formerly of The Independent, Tom has spent the past six years as one of our senior writers and betting experts. Alongside working with numerous publications from across the globe, Tom also graduated from the University of Falmouth in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Digital Media.
    Spending almost the past decade working in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada, he has also spent time featuring in sports radio. Tom can be followed on Instagram - @iamtomdunstan

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