Portugal – Germany : Preview & Prediction
This is one of the big shocks of this second day of Euro 2020. In the pool of death, Germany receives Portugal in Munich. And the Mannschaft will have every intention of taking its first three points in the competition. For its entry in the running, the team of Joachim Löw fell on an excellent France. However, she did not concede the only goal of the game on a CSC from Mats Hummels. Joshua Kimmich’s teammates then tried everything to come back in the second half, but they fell against a very solid defense. It is therefore not the best way to start in this European competition. And Germany will do everything to revive itself from its next meeting against Portugal this Saturday.
Portugal did not have the same beginnings in this Euro 2020. Fernando Santos’ men had a much simpler first meeting. They moved to the lawn of Hungary for the first day in the European competition. And it was long believed that the defending champion would already lose his first points. Yet against the most affordable team in this group, Portugal had to wait until the 84th minute of play to open the scoring thanks to Raphaël Guerreiro. Then, Cristiano Ronaldo was able to score a double to offer a large victory to his family (3-0). This score remains however very severe for the Hungarian players. And the deal looks much more complicated against Germany for its second day.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammates struggled to score the first goal against the Hungarian defense. We can therefore expect the worst against Germany and Manuel Neuer in particular. Especially since the Mannschaft is back to the wall in this hen. Joachim Löw’s players cannot afford to approach the final game with zero points on their scoreboard. They will therefore do everything to return to success against the defending Euro champion. What to fill up with confidence for the future! And Germany will have the chance to evolve, once again, in front of its Munich audience. There is no doubt that the German supporters will give everything to help their players to relaunch in this competition.
Despite an XXL squad, Portugal struggles to convince in the game. And this was still the case on the first day against Hungary. It should also be noted that the Lusitanian team remains on four losses in a row against Germany. And it wouldn’t be surprising if this series went on for a bit longer. For his last competition at the head of the national team, Joachim Löw expects to make a strong impression in this Euro 2020. No doubt he will find the words to revive his team in this competition. Relying on several of the executives of Bayern Munich, including a Joshua Kimmich more vengeful than ever after the defeat to the Blues, Germany could raise its level of play to win and come back to the height of Portugal.
Germany lost to France when it entered the running (1-0).
Germany, however, showed very good things against the Blues.
Germany conceded just one goal on a Mats Hummels CSC.
Germany will play once again at home.
Germany absolutely must get a result in this match.
Germany would come back to the height of its opponent of the day if successful.
Germany could achieve an excellent operation in the race to the round of 16, before challenging Hungary.
Portugal won their first match against Hungary (3-0).
Portugal, however, waited until the 84th minute of play to open the scoring.
Portugal are still struggling to convince in the game.
The opposition will be totally different against Germany.
Portugal have lost their last four meetings to Germany.
Portugal played their first game in Budapest.
For this shock of the second day of the group stage of Euro 2020, Germany will have no choice. After its initial defeat against France (1-0), the Mannschaft will do everything to revive itself during this new meeting against Portugal. And Joachim Löw’s players will have the means to do it. Their opponent of the day was far from reassuring in his first match against Hungary, despite his great success (3-0). Germany will therefore try to take the opportunity to return to the race for the round of 16. Victory for Germany!
Portugal – Germany : Betting Tips
Portugal – Win Odds: 3.25
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
