Germany vs Scotland Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds - UEFA Euro 2024

🏆Germany vs Scotland Prediction

Scotland’s qualification success was built on solid defensive organisation and rapid counterattacks, while Steve Clarke’s balanced 3-4-2-1 formation also proved highly effective. Midfielder Scott McTominay contributed seven of Scotland’s 17 goals during qualifying, too (41%), scoring at a rate of 0.88 goals per game and driving the Tartan Army forward with his well-timed runs and ball-carrying skills.

However, Scotland were extremely limited in possession during qualification, averaging just 46.9% possession per 90 minutes and attempting a paltry 3522 passes in total. No Euro 2024 team attempted fewer passes during their qualifying matches, as Scotland preferred to cede possession of the ball, draw their opponents onto them and subsequently exploit the space left behind.

Conversely, Germany boasted 62% possession when beating the Netherlands last time out and had 58% of the ball during their victory over France in Lyon. Nagelsmann also appears to have settled on a fluid 4-2-3-1 formation ahead of the Euro 2024 finals, with Jamal Musiala, İlkay Gündoğan, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz continually rotating in the front four positions.

I expect Germany to see even more of the ball against the Scots, who will be without several key players in the form of Nathan Patterson, Aaron Hickey and Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson. This will suit Germany’s highly technical midfielders and attacking players, especially as they’re likely to dominate possession high up the pitch. So, although I expect Scotland to score in Munich, this won’t be enough to prevent an opening day win for the hosts.

💯 Germany vs Scotland Odds

Ireland’s best betting sites have published odds across a range of markets ahead of the clash between Germany and Scotland. These include the match winner or result, both teams to score (BTTS) and the over/under market on how many goals will be scored in Munich. But how are these markets currently being priced?

🏅 Germany vs Scotland: Match Winner

Unsurprisingly, Germany are the overwhelming favourites to defeat Scotland in their tournament opener. In fact, you can back the ‘DFB-Team’ to prevail at an average price of 1.26, implying a 79.3% probability of a win for the host nation. Conversely, Scotland can be backed at around 11.00, suggesting that they have just a 9.09% chance of triumphing in their Group A opener. The draw is the second most likely outcome from a statistical perspective and priced at 5.50, with these odds implying an 18.18% probability of the match ending tied.

Team
Germany to Win	1.25	1.27	1.26	1.27	1.25
Scotland to Win	11.00	11.00	11.00	11.00	11.00
Draw to Win	5.50	5.50	5.50	5.50	5.60

⚽ Germany vs Scotland: Both Teams To Score

Although Germany didn’t have to qualify for Euro 2024 due to their status as hosts, six of their previous eight friendly matches have seen both teams score (75%). As for Scotland, both sides found the net in just three of their eight qualifying games (37.5%), with the Tartan Army keeping four clean sheets and failing to score just once. This further highlights the defensive strength and organisation of Steve Clarke’s team.

Yes/No
Yes	2.20	2.25	2.20	2.20	2.38
No	1.60	1.60	1.55	1.60	1.59

🥅 Germany vs Scotland: Over/Under Goals

Germany’s last eight matches have also yielded a total of 28 goals at a rate of exactly 3.5 per game. Germany have scored and conceded 14 goals during this sequence, at a rate of 1.75 per 90 minutes. As for Scotland, their eight UEFA qualification matches produced 25 goals at the lower rate of 3.12 per 90, although they only conceded eight times at an average of precisely one goal per game.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.73	1.70	1.71	1.70	1.72
Under 2.5 Goals	2.00	2.05	2.06	2.05	2.09

1️⃣ Germany Euro Update

Not only have Germany won their last two matches against elite European nations, but they also dominated possession across the 180 minutes and were incredibly accurate in their passing. Their 2-0 victory over France in Lyon also saw them keep their first clean sheet under Nagelsmann and in 11 attempts overall since March 2023. Germany are now converting a higher percentage of their chances, too, with Niclas Füllkrug (three) and Arsenal’s Kai Havertz (two) contributing five goals between them in the last five games. This increased efficiency at both ends of the pitch will ensure that Germany are among the leading contenders to win Euro 2024.

Although Thomas Muller was withdrawn from a recent national team training session with a knee injury, he’s expected to be passed fit in time for the tournament opener. Otherwise, Jamal Musiala (knee injury), Aleksandar Pavlovic (stretched ligament) and Leroy Sane (groin) are nursing minor injuries ahead of the match against Scotland, while Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer is recovering from an infection.

2️⃣ Scotland Euro Update

The Scots were incredibly impressive during qualifying, winning five of their eight matches and losing just once (against group winners Spain in Seville on October 12th, 2023). They also won 2-1 in Norway thanks to late goals by striker Lyndon Dykes and Kenny McLean, helping the Tartan Army to finish six points ahead of the Scandinavian nation in second place. Scotland’s flexible 3-4-2-1 shape also became a compact 5-4-1 when the team was out of possession, helping Steve Clarke’s men to keep four clean sheets during qualification and complete an impressive 270 ball recoveries. They also attempted 70 tackles and were combative every time they took to the field.

Since beating Cyprus 3-0 in September 2023, the Scots have gone winless in seven matches. This run has coincided with a slew of injuries, with defenders Aaron Hickey and Nathan Patterson (both hamstring injuries) having been left out of the provisional squad for Euro 2024. Bologna skipper Lewis Ferguson has also been ruled out after undergoing knee surgery. The good news is that Stuart Armstrong should be fit after recovering from his own hamstring strain, while Scott McTominay also finished the season strongly for Manchester United and will be raring to go against Germany.

👕 Germany vs Scotland Potential Lineups

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