Germany vs Northern Ireland
Germany will close their campaign in the qualifying round of Group C of EURO 2020 as host. They will face Northern Ireland at the Commerzbank Arena. The host still has a duty to guard the peak of the Dutch threat.
Last Sunday (11/17) they had just appeared on the 9th week and did not meet any significant challenges to conquer Belarus. Four goals were created by the hosts through Matthias Ginter (41 ‘), Leon Goretzka (49’), and Toni Kross (55 ‘, 83’) who contributed to the brace, while the visitors could not reply at all. This victory also ensured Germany remained on top with a two-point advantage over the Netherlands.
Conditions that occur because the rivals can only play 0-0 at Northern Ireland headquarters. They are certainly disappointed with the results because they failed to maximize 70% possession. This result also makes Northern Ireland disappointed because it forced them to finish in third place so they had to pass the play-offs next March.
Reflecting on the first round, Germany won the net, 0-2, when they visited Northern Ireland last September. They could only break the deadlock after halftime through the efforts of Marcel Halstenberg (48 ‘), while the second goal was born in extra minutes through the action of Serge Gnarby (90 + 2’). Joachim Low fielded a 4-2-3-1 formation in this match by relying on Timo Werner as the spearhead, supported by Julian Brandt, Marco Reus, and Serge Gnabry in the second line.
It is predicted they will re-use the tactic after yesterday playing with a 4-3-3 formation against Belarus. This policy is expected to provide positive results for the host who three years ago won 2-0 in the World Cup qualifying round.
Our Prediction: 1
Odds: 1.17