Germany FC are off for their 14th Euro tournament, as they face Scotland FC for their opener in the 2024 Euro competitions. These two squads are no longer new to each other, as they already played 17 matches in their historical record. Heading into this match, Germany is confident, having experience as their advantage. Additionally, Germany won three titles in Euro already, the join-highest in the history of the European Championship. Meanwhile, Scotland is not doing that well when going against Germany, winning only four times. However, despite going against a strong opponent, Scotland are capable of pulling off an upset here. The meeting between these two teams is on June 15, 2024, at 3:00 AM (GMT+8).
Germany FC
Julian Nagelsmann returns to the Allianz Arena to start Germany’s European stardom quest. This summer’s championships mark Die Mannscahft’s first Euros in post-Joachim Low’s tenure and their second tournament since Low’s resignation at the end of Euro 2020. Germany are considered the outright favourites to top a section housing Hungary and Switzerland, following an underwhelming start under Nagelsmann. Germany’s record from four friendly matches in 2024 is three wins and one draw, defeating France, the Netherlands, Ukraine, and Greece. However, they have not taken to the field in competitive action since their inconsequential 4-2 Costa Rica success in their 2022 World Cup finale. Despite this, they have reached the semi-finals on each of the last three occasions they have hosted a major tournament.
Germany manager Nagelsmann has lost midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic due to tonsillitis, leaving Emre Can as his replacement. He is expected to use Robert Andrich and Toni Kroos as a double pivot, with Ilkay Gundogan as captain. Nagelsmann faces issues in attack with Leroy Sane and Florian Wirtz.
Scotland FC
Scotland will play their 10th match at the Euros finals, aiming to restore the former glories of the 1972, 1980, and 1996 European champions. Their return to the biggest continental stage in 2021 has been met with failure, with only one point from nine games at Euro 2020. Scotland’s World Cup Finals drought now stretches back to 1998, and despite a magnificent first half, they were sent to Germany. Spain, 2008 and 2012 champions, were among Scotland’s victims in qualifying before going winless in each of their final three. With their form suffering a recent nosedive, Scotland has only one win from their last nine tournaments. They have failed to triumph in any of their last four clashes against Germany since 1999.
Scotland suffered significant injuries, including Queens Park Rangers striker Lyndon Dykes withdrawing due to an ankle injury. Additionally, Liverpool winger Ben Doak missing out, and Rangers’ John Souttar and Craig Gordon dropping out of the squad. However, Andy Robertson, Scott McTominay, and Stuart Armstrong are expected to be ready for the match.
Prediction:
Germany FC (2.5)
Odds: -0.85
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