The Germans performed well at their “home” Euro, but then went through a slump, losing both matches in the final round of the Nations League and their first qualifier. However, they bounced back with a string of victories, including an emphatic revenge win over Slovakia to secure the top spot in their group. Their winning streak continued in friendly matches. Against Curaçao, they conceded after scoring first, but ultimately set a tournament record with a 7-1 win.
The Ivorians secured their return to the World Cup by narrowly edging out Gabon for first place in their group (26 points to 25). At the AFCON in winter, they were knocked out in the quarterfinals by Egypt. However, since spring, they have kept winning in friendlies, even beating France away! In their World Cup opener against Ecuador, they managed to score the only goal in a balanced match—Diallo found the net in the 90th minute after coming off the bench.
The European giants average 3.5 goals scored and concede 0.7 per game. The African side is slightly less prolific but still strong: two goals scored and 0.7 conceded on average.
Previous Matches: Germany vs Ivory Coast
The only previous meeting was a friendly in 2009, which ended in a high-scoring 2-2 draw.
The Ivorians are a strong team, but Kimmich and company have been extremely convincing and consistent—we believe they’ll secure another victory (odds – 1.60).
Germany vs Ivory Coast: Key Stats and Trends
Germany have won ten matches in a row
50% of Germany’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 4.2 goals per game
Ivory Coast have won seven out of their last eight matches
40% of Ivory Coast’s matches end with both teams scoring and an average total of 2.7 goals per game
Germany vs Ivory Coast: Probable Starting Lineups
Germany likely to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Neuer – Braun, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Kimmich – Pavlovic, Nmecha – Wirtz, Musiala, Sané – Havertz. Karl was injured before the start of the tournament.
Ivory Coast likely to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Fofana – Konan, Agbadou, Singo, Doué – Touré, Fofana, Kessié, Diomandé – Wahi, Pépé.
