Germany-Denmark: can Denmark defeat the Euro 2024 hosts?
by Azadeh Ghavidel | by Azadeh Ghavidel
Unbeaten Denmark will go against Euro 2024 hosts Germany in their Round of 16 after recording three draws in their group stage campaign. With a spot in the quarter finals on the line, Germany hopes to prove their credentials as they face the tricky Denmark in this fixture. The match will take place on 29th June at Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park, with the winner set to meet the winner of Georgia vs Spain.
With both teams unbeaten so far, can Denmark defeat a formidable Germany to end their Euro 2024 campaign? Here’s a preview for this game featuring a confident Germany against a tricky Denmark.
Germany vs Denmark Match Preview
Group A leader Germany are heading to the knockout stage with an unbeaten record of a draw and two wins. The Euro 2024 hosts started their campaign with an impressive 5-1 triumph over Scotland, with five different players each scoring a goal. Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala kickstarted Germany’s scoring surge, displaying some scintillating runs.
Germany secured another 2-0 victory against Hungary in their second game, confirming their progression to the knockout. Musiala scored his second goal during this match, while Ilkay Gundogan got his name on the scoreboard. However, the Germans struggled against Switzerland and managed to secure a draw despite conceding an early goal.
Denmark also recorded an unbeaten run in their group stage campaign to finish second in Group C after three draws. The Danes secured their position based on disciplinary points after ending level with Slovenia. Coach Kasper Hjumand’s men started their campaign with a 1-1 draw against both Slovenia and England, followed by another 0-0 draw against Serbia.
Comparing Denmark’s performance against tournament favorites like England, fans can expect the match to be tightly contested and our experts predict under 2.5 goals for this round of 16 fixture. However, it will be intriguing to see who emerges victorious in this fixture as the race to the Euro 2024 finals intensifies.
Germany vs Denmark team analysis
Germany knows they are sweating their backline, with one player struggling with an injury while the other remains out on suspension. Antonio Rudiger is still nursing a hamstring injury acquired earlier this week and might not be fit for this match. Additionally, Jonathan Tah has received two yellow cards and will be out on this suspension during this fixture.
Meanwhile, Denmark must find a way to work around Morten Hjumand’s suspension after accumulating two yellow cards. Fortunately, Thomas Delaney has recovered and took part in Serbia’s group stage game coming from the bench.
The Danes will also feature Rasmus Hojlund, who has been excellent in the tournament so far. The Manchester United forward is set to step up for his country during this game and his ability to stretch defenses could pay off against Germany. However, the presence of talented German players like Jamal Musiala could hinder Denmark's ability to yield multiple goals.
