Germany vs Scotland Prediction & Picks - Euro
by Simon Day | in Euro Picks
Euro 2024 gets underway this Friday with a mouthwatering clash between host nation Germany and Scotland in Munich. Despite mixed form over the last couple of years, Germany go into the tournament as third favorites behind France and England, so expectations will be sky high among fans of Die Mannschaft. With the likes of Toni Kroos, Manuel Neuer and Thomas Muller likely to be playing in their final major tournament, this represents a last chance of glory for some of the nation's most legendary players.
As for Scotland, they will be looking to reach the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time ever. However, this opening game represents an extremely tough task. Anything other than defeat will be seen as a huge success for Steve Clarke's men.
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Germany vs Scotland Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
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4
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1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 |
Germany and Scotland Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 7, 2024 - International Friendlies
Jun 3, 2024 - International Friendlies
Mar 26, 2024 - International Friendlies
Mar 23, 2024 - International Friendlies
Nov 21, 2023 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2023 - International Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 7, 2024 - International Friendlies
Jun 3, 2024 - International Friendlies
Mar 26, 2024 - International Friendlies
Mar 22, 2024 - International Friendlies
Nov 19, 2023 - Euro
Nov 16, 2023 - Euro
Germany - Scotland: Form Analysis
Six months ago, the mood among German fans was at an all time low. After a terrible 2022 World Cup, they won just three of their 11 games in 2023. That included dismal defeats to the likes of Poland and Turkey, as well as a humiliating 1-4 home defeat to Japan. However, new boss Julian Nagelsmann has turned things around in 2024. March victories over France and the Netherlands were extremely encouraging, and although the warm up displays against Ukraine (0-0) and Greece (2-1) were less impressive, fans are now hopeful that the team can make this a home tournament to remember.
Scotland's form over the last two years has been the complete opposite of Germany's. After a fantastic start to qualification, which they saw win their opening five games, they have hit the buffers in the last 12 months.
Scotland's form over the last two years has been the complete opposite of Germany's.
Last week's friendly win over Gibraltar is their only success since September, and they have produced a string of poor performances in that time. Their final warm up game saw them draw 2-2 with Finland after surrendering a two goal lead.
Friday's game will be the first Germany-Scotland match-up for nine years. Germany are currently on a three games winning streak in the rivalry, whilst they also lead the overall head-to-head by eight wins to four.
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Players list
M. Neuer
DefenderJ. Kimmich
A. Rudiger
J. Tah
M. Mittelstadt
MidfielderP. Gross
E. Can
T. Muller
I. Gundogan
L. Sane
ForwardN. Fullkrug
A. Gunn
DefenderJ. Hendry
R. Porteous
S. Mckenna
T. Ralston
A. Robertson
MidfielderS. Mctominay
B. Gilmour
K. McLean
ForwardG. Hanley
L. Shankland
Substitutes
O. Baumann
M. Ter Stegen
DefenderW. Anton
R. Koch
D. Raum
N. Schlotterbeck
B. Henrichs
MidfielderC. Fuhrich
L. Sane
P. Gross
E. Can
M. Beier
D. Undav
T. Muller
N. Fullkrug
Z. Clark
L. Kelly
DefenderL. Cooper
S. Mckenna
G. Taylor
R. McCrorie
G. Hanley
K. McLean
S. Armstrong
J. Forrest
L. Morgan
B. Gilmour
R. Jack
ForwardL. Shankland
T. Conway
Missing players
J. Tah
K. Tierney
MidfielderS. Mctominay
Germany & Scotland Squad Analysis
Germany have a virtually clean bill of health ahead of their first game. Midfielder Aleksander Pavlovic is the only concern, as he is reportedly suffering with tonsillitis. But in truth, he was highly unlikely to have made the starting lineup anyway. The big decisions for Nagelsmann are in attack, where he must decide between Kai Havertz, Thomas Muller and Niclas Fullkrug. Havertz seems most likely to get the start, and will play ahead of the exciting trio of Ilkay Gundogan, Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. The midfield and defense virtually pick themselves, which means Neuer and Kroos will enjoy a final chance to shine on the big stage.
Neuer and Kroos will enjoy a final chance to shine on the big stage.
Scotland are likely to deploy a five man defense for the game, with a four man midfield and one lone attacker. Lyndon Dykes was in pole position to take the number nine role, but a freak injury means Che Adams and Lawrence Shankland are competing for the starting spot. With no injury concerns since naming his squad, manager Steve Clarke seems likely to select his tried and trusted performers in midfield and defense.
Germany - Scotland Key Points
- Scotland have not beaten Germany since 1999
- Scotland have won just one of their last 7 games
- Germany have won three of their four games in 2024
- Scotland have never reached the knockout stage of a major tournament
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