The UEFA Nations League third-place playoff game is worthy of being a final in any tournament at any time. Germany versus France is one of the oldest football rivalries in the world, and games between these two nations have always been entertaining, featuring some of the best players in the sport.
Germany Team News
Germany failed to defend their lead against Portugal in the semi-finals and ultimately lost 1-2. It was indeed a disappointment for Die Mannschaft and Julian Nagelsmann, who thought that this edition of the UNL was up for the taking. Winning it could have ended the country’s trophy drought, which now extends to 11 years. Alas, it was not to be, and Germany will have to settle for third place at best. Heading into the game with France, Die Mannschaft will have a small advantage, as the game will be played in Stuttgart. But Nagelsman must be wary because his team dropped the lead in both of their last 2 home matches. Against Italy, Germany crumbled in the second half, squandering a 3-goal lead to draw the game, while against Portugal, Germany’s one-goal lead proved not enough to save them from defeat.
France Team News
France was part of one of the biggest blockbuster games of the tournament – their semi-final clash with current European champions Spain. And while Didier Deschamps’ team did ultimately lose 5-4, they managed to at least partially restore their pride after coming back from 5-1 to 5-4. That loss also means that Deschamps will have just one opportunity left to win another trophy with France – the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But a more pressing matter for the team now is the coming game with Germany, a game in which many expect a response from France, who have suffered two losses in their last 5 competitive fixtures. In the past, Deschamps’ team managed to respond well after suffering defeats by securing wins over reputable opponents such as Croatia, Belgium and Chile.
Head-to-Head-Games
While the H2H stats from the last 5 encounters between Germany and France are evenly split (2 wins for either and a draw), it must be said that Die Mannschaft has won the 2 most recent H2H matches. Nagelsmann’s team has scored in every half of these 2 matches.
Germany vs France Betting Prediction
My pick here is for a goal range of 2-3 goals. H2H statistics between the two indicate that this range is something quite common when Germany and France meet. Across the last 10 matches between them, only 1 has featured over 3 goals, while 6 have fallen right into the above-mentioned range. I would also expect some caution to be applied in this game by both sides, as they did display glaring weaknesses in their previous matches and will likely look to be much more tidy in defence while trying to keep their attacking output.
Betting Tip: Goal Range: 2-3
Bookmaker: BC Game
Odds: 2.15
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