Germany vs Scotland – Euro 2024 Group Stage Prediction Match Details
The long-anticipated Euro 2024 tournament is set to commence on Friday, June 14th. The opening match of UEFA Euro 2024 will feature the host nation, Germany, facing off against Scotland at the Allianz Arena. Die Mannschaft will aim to start the campaign with a win, while Scotland’s Tartan Army hopes to cause an early upset to gain an advantage in advancing to the knockout stage.
Germany Preview & Form
Germany, as the host nation and one of the tournament favorites, approaches Euro 2024 with a mix of optimism and pressure. The team is widely regarded as a strong contender and appears to be regaining form under their new manager, Julian Nagelsmann. In preparation for the Euro 2024 tournament, the host nation is on a four-match unbeaten run, including three wins and a draw. They secured a 2-0 victory over France, a 2-1 win against the Netherlands, a goalless draw against Ukraine, and a 2-1 victory over Greece in their last match. Julian Nagelsmann is hoping that his team can carry this momentum into their first match and provide the fans with a strong start.
Germany’s squad is filled with talented and experienced players, including key figures like Joshua Kimmich, Kai Havertz, and Leroy Sané, who are expected to play crucial roles in the upcoming tournament. Nagelsmann has stressed the importance of a solid defensive performance, given the team’s occasional lapses in recent games, which will likely be a key factor for “Die Mannschaft” during the Euro.
Scotland Preview & Form
Scotland made a strong start to the 2024 Euro qualifying campaign, but their form has declined significantly in recent months. The Tartan Army has only managed to win one of their last nine games in all competitions, with three draws and five losses. In their last friendly match before Euro 2024, they were leading 2-0 in the 56th minute but ended up with a 2-2 draw against Finland after losing their two-goal lead. Head coach Steve Clarke has had to contend with several injuries leading up to the tournament, with Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson, Lewis Ferguson, Lyndon Dykes, and Ben Doak all ruled out of the Euros.
Germany vs Scotland Starting Lineups
Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Kimmich, Tah. Rudiger, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Kroos; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Havertz
Scotland (3-4-2-1): Gunn; Hendry, Hanley, Tierney; Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson; McTominay, McGinn; Adams
Germany vs Scotland Team News
Germany Euro 2024 Squad:
Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Manuel Neuer (Bayern München), Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona)
Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern München), Robin Koch (Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstädt (Stuttgart), David Raum (Leipzig), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Leverkusen)
Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Leverkusen), Chris Führich (Stuttgart), İlkay Gündoğan (Barcelona), Pascal Gross (Brighton), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern München), Aleksandar Pavlović (Bayern München), Leroy Sané (Bayern München), Florian Wirtz (Leverkusen)
Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Füllkrug (Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Müller (Bayern München), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)
Scotland Euro 2024 Squad:
Goalkeepers: Angus Gunn (Norwich City), Zander Clark (Hearts), Liam Kelly (Motherwell)
Defenders: Andy Robertson (Liverpool), Kieran Tierney (Real Sociedad), Jack Hendry (Al Ettifaq), Ryan Porteous (Watford), Liam Cooper (Leeds United), Scott McKenna (FC Copenhagen), Grant Hanley (Norwich City), Greg Taylor (Celtic), Anthony Ralston (Celtic), Ross McCrorie (Bristol City)
Midfielders: Callum McGregor (Celtic), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Billy Gilmour (Brighton & Hove Albion), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Kenny McLean (Norwich City), Scott McTominay (Manchester United), Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Ryan Jack (Rangers)
Attackers: Che Adams (Southampton), Lawrence Shankland (Hearts), Tommy Conway (Bristol City), James Forrest (Celtic), Lewis Morgan (New York Red Bulls)
Germany vs Scotland H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Scotland 2-3 Germany
- Germany 2-1 Scotland
- Germany 2-1 Scotland
- Scotland 1-1 Germany
- Germany 0-1 Scotland
Germany vs Scotland Prediction Betting Tips
The host nation is heavily favored to win this game, as they have been impressive in friendly matches, defeating France, the Netherlands, and Greece. On the other hand, Scotland faces a tough path ahead in the tournament. Based on this, we predict that Germany will capitalize on Scotland’s weak form and secure their first win in the Euro 2024 tournament. We also anticipate that both teams will score during the match.
