Verdict: Germany to score in both halves
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to extend on their extended purple patch, Germany will welcome Ghana to Stuttgart on Monday night.
Germany
Starting with the hosts, while Germany might have been hit with Nations League frustration last summer, Julian Nagelsmann’s camp have come roaring back in a spectacular fashion. Making their first appearance of 2026 over the weekend as they secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against Switzerland, the European giants should find the mood in their squad at a continued high. Signing off 2025 with an emphatic 6-0 romp at home against Slovakia, the former Bayern Munich boss has seen his side win each of their previous six consecutive appearances by an aggregate score of 20-4. Gaining a real reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third, Germany will travel to North America this summer looking to mount a genuine title charge.
Germany Team News
Suffering an injury setback this month, Bayern Munich superstar Jamal Musiala has not been included in Nagelsmann’s squad. Bagging a classy brace against Switzerland on Friday, Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz will feature here.
With Nagelsmann’s expected to make a string of alterations on Monday night, the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Malick Thiaw should get some minutes under their belt after being left as unused substitutes over the weekend. Despite enduring a public struggle with Newcastle, Nick Woltemade could be handed a chance to lead the line.
Ghana
As for the visitors, storming their way to this summer’s World Cup and not getting out of third gear, Ghana embarked on what was a routine qualifying romp. However, remarkably failing to book a ticket for the 2026 AFCON, Otto Addo’s side have endured a rut on either side of opening the New Year. Getting their World Cup preparations back underway with a nightmare performance over the weekend as they slumped to a 5-1 drumming at the hands of Austria, Ghana have another almighty challenge on their hands when they travel to Stuttgart. Signing off 2025 with a toothless 1-0 loss against South Korea, Addo’s side have lost their previous three friendly appearances by an aggregate score of 8-1.
Ghana Team News
Bagging what was a consolation strike against Austria over the weekend, skipper Jordan Ayew will lead out Ghana on Monday night and earn a 118th international cap here.
Fellow Leicester City star Issahaku Fatawu should also keep his spot from the start in Stuttgart. Only making a brief cameo appearance off the bench on Friday, Atalanta forward Kamaldeen Sulemana should be handed a full recall in the final third.
Germany vs Ghana Key Factors to Consider
- Germany have won each of their previous six consecutive appearances by an aggregate score of 20-4.
- Six of Germany’s last seven appearances on home soil have finished with over 2.5 goals.
- Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has registered four direct goal contributions in his last two international appearances (two goals, two assists).
- Ghana have lost their previous three appearances by an aggregate score of 8-1.
- The Black Stars have failed to record more than a single strike in six of their last seven outings across all fronts.
Conclusion
Dragging themselves to what was a rollercoaster 4-3 victory against Switzerland over the weekend, Germany will be hoping for smoother sailing here. Continuing on what has been a real purple patch since their World Cup qualifying romp, Monday’s hosts have gained a reputation for their clinical performances in the final third. Bagging 20 goals on their six-match winning run across all fronts, Germany are rightfully installed as a landslide contender in Stuttgart. Watching Ghana slump to a nightmare 5-1 drumming against Austria on Friday, the Black Stars have another almighty job on their hands.
Verdict: Germany to score in both halves
Best Odds: 7/10
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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