Germany vs Denmark Preview
The second round of 16 fixture sees host nation Germany take on Denmark. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday, June 29th at 8:00 pm. On paper, this should be a good battle, as there has been little to separate the sides in recent years. However, there is no denying Denmark has started the tournament slowly compared to the Germans.
There is a statistic which perfectly sums up Group C at Euro 2024. Germany has scored more goals in three games than the entire group has managed in six. That should be a huge warning to anyone contemplating an underdog bet this week, as the Germans have scored in every game. However, knockout soccer always produces drama. Could this be another one of those occasions?
Germany vs Denmark Predictions
Prediction: Germany 3-0 Denmark
Our Euro 2024 prediction for this game is for Germany to walk past Denmark. While the Danes remain unbeaten since playing Northern Ireland in the Euro qualification stage last November, their performances at the tournament have been lacklustre. Germany has lived up to the hype and media attention and an early exit does not look on the cards. We expect a 2-0 cushion before halftime and with Denmark exposed, they will easily add another to their tally.
The host nation looked sharp after securing two fantastic performances in a row. However, they looked out of ideas against an incredibly well-drilled and aggressive Swiss team. Yet, good teams always find a way to score, and that is exactly what they did. The goal came late, but that does not matter in tournament soccer. Salvaging a draw when the team was off their game is a sign of a superb side.
With both teams on a run of seven games without a defeat in all competitions, you could argue this should be a close match. However, the Germans have faced much tougher opposition, including France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland. Denmark played well to draw against a woeful England side but wins against Sweden and Norway do not compare to Europe’s elite.
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— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 26, 2024
Denmark will have no choice but to sit deep and encourage the Germans to take possession. They will hit hard on the counter with deadly through balls from Christian Eriksen. However, the German backline has looked tough to beat in this tournament, and the pressure will be on for both sides. We predict betting on Germany to win and to lead both halves is your best bet. The Danes have some class, but not enough to challenge the hosts.
The most concerning part of this Denmark team is FIFA rank them 21st in the world. Germany is 16th, which should mean the two are close. However, the Germans have proved they are much closer to the top ten than the Danes. Denmark has struggled to score against teams like Serbia and Slovenia, ranked 32nd and 57th, respectively. Anything can happen after a group stage, but Denmark looks flat and won’t produce the performance needed to eliminate the hosts.
Germany vs Denmark Betting Tips
Betting on the Euros has been difficult thanks to the format of the tournament. Teams went gun-ho in the first round but proceeded more cautiously through the next two matches. Few teams have caught the eye for three games in a row. However, now that we enter the knockout stage of Euro 2024, matches should be a little more predictable.
Unsurprisingly, the host nation is the clear favourite. Betting on Germany this weekend will secure €6.60 in profit from a ten-euro stake. However, this type of wager does not include the possibility of extra time or penalties, so make sure you choose the right market. We don’t expect Denmark to force the game beyond 90 minutes, making the Germans a safe bet.
Betting on Denmark in this game is tempting thanks to the returns. With odds worth 5/1, an underdog bet will yield five times your stake. Our prediction sees this being a one-sided game, with the Germans keeping a clean sheet and scoring at will. If you think the Danes have a chance of breaching the hosts’ defence, both teams scoring is worth 1/1 at our online betting site.
We predict the Germans will win this game in regular time, which has odds worth 4/7. That does not leave punters with much profit, so looking for over/under wagers or other markets could be worthwhile. One option for this game is to use the bet builder. Choosing Germany to win and selecting players to score or assist will give you much larger returns. However, you will need every leg of your wager to come true to receive any winnings.
There are plenty of easy-to-miss markets in a game like this. As it seems obvious who will win, looking at the special markets at our online betting site is often worthwhile. Choosing Germany to win both halves has odds worth 23/10, which returns over double your stake. Examining the winning margin or exact scores will also yield great returns, so ensure you look beyond the obvious bets.
🇩🇰 Christian Eriksen overtook Kjær yesterday as the most-capped player in Danish football history 🔝👏#EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/tl4ZjTdLWe
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 26, 2024
For a fixture like this, live betting can offer you fantastic opportunities. If Denmark takes a surprise lead, backing a German turnaround or for the Danes to hold on will have solid returns. Just ensure you control how much you bet during the game as there are plenty of other round-of-16 clashes to enjoy. Plus, if you sign up now, you can claim a welcome bonus to use on any game at the Euros. We already have a prediction for the Switzerland vs Italy clash.
Germany vs Denmark Key Stats and Head-To-Head
Germany vs Denmark has taken place three times in the last 12 years. This includes two international friendlies and once at Euro 2012. Germany won the game at the previous Euros, but the two more recent matches have been much closer. The fixtures in 2017 and 2021 finished 1-1, showing how close the European rivals have become.
Both sides have undergone changes since the most recent meeting three years ago. Germany has changed manager, and most of their squad are fresh faces for this year’s tournament. Denmark plays a much better formation now to suit the players they have available, favouring a back three with two up top. Back then, they opted for a 4-3-3, which allowed the Germans to dominate the game.
Germany started the game by controlling possession and making several chances. Serge Gnabry hit the post after half an hour and Muller missed a golden chance early on to take the lead. Danish luck ran out after the break, with the Germans taking the lead after 125 seconds. Florian Neuhaus scored thanks to a goalmouth scramble and some atrocious defending. With 20 minutes to play, Eriksen threaded an incredible through ball to Yussuf Poulsen who makes no mistake from the angle. He slots his strike home at the near post. Germany hit the post again but could not find a way through. It finished 1-1 which was fair given how wasteful the hosts were.
You can’t take much from any match over two years ago, but it highlights the danger of Eriksen. With him in the team, a goal-scoring chance can come out of the blue, even with Germany dominating the ball. A snatch-and-grab could be on the cards if they struggle to score against the Danes. Betting on Denmark now is beyond optimistic, but wait and see how the game begins before locking in a wager.
It ends 0-0 in Munich.#EURO2024 | #DENSRB pic.twitter.com/xaWfN7woh1
— UEFA EURO 2024 (@EURO2024) June 25, 2024
Germany Team News and Lineup
German head coach Julian Nagelsmann has stuck with his starting 11 throughout the group stage. However, the yellow card rule means any player with two bookings before the quarterfinals will receive a one-match ban. Jonathan Tah picked up his second yellow against the Swiss and will not feature against Denmark. Schlotterbeck is the obvious replacement as we expect Nagelsmann to stick with his current system.
- Predicted Lineup: M. Neuer, J. Kimmich, A. Rüdiger, N. Schlotterbeck, M. Mittelstädt, R. Andrich, T. Kroos, J. Musiala, I. Gündoğan, F. Wirtz, and Kai Havertz.
Denmark Team News and Lineup
Manager Kasper Hjulmand has a difficult situation to manage. On the one hand, Denmark remains unbeaten after the group stage. However, they did not look capable of winning, even against much weaker opposition. So far, Hjulmand has only experimented with the wingers, all the other players have remained the same across all three games. Will he make any changes, or keep the solidity of his team stable?
One change he must make is in the middle of the park. Morten Hjulmand picked up two yellow cards in the first three games and should serve a one-match suspension. Christian Nørgaard is the most likely replacement. Unless the coach goes for a formation change with Thomas Delaney or Victor Kristiansen.
- Predicted Lineup: K. Schmeichel, A. Christensen, J. Vestergaard, J. Andersen, J. Mæhle, P. Højbjerg, C. Nørgaard, A. Bah, C. Eriksen, R. Højlund, and J. Wind
