International matches are back as Germany will face Portugal in the first semi-final of the UEFA Nations League. The venue for the final is the same as it was for the UEFA Champions League Final, the Munich Football Arena in Munich. We will see the game kick off at 9 PM (local time) and 12:30 AM IST (5th June). The prediction of Germany vs Portugal slightly favours Germany as they play at home.
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Europe and will mostly start the match. It will be a very important game for both teams as the preparation for the FIFA World Cup that starts next year has already begun. This trophy has already been won by Portugal, whereas Germany will want to do it this time.
Germany vs Portugal Prediction
When we look at the last six matches of both teams, Germany is unbeaten, winning four and drawing two. On the other hand, Portugal has not so good a record, winning three, drawing two, and losing one. Both teams have met four times in a major competition, twice in the World Cup and twice in the Euros. Germany has won all the matches. It is clear with home advantage and previous records, Germany is the favourite to win.
Match Preview and Expected Starting 11
Portugal
There are no major injury concerns for this Portuguese side, but Roberto Martinez sometimes has looked clueless, and the gameplay has not been convincing. He began very well, but recently the team has not performed that well. After almost getting knocked out in the quarter-finals by Denmark, it was Trincao who came to rescue by scoring a late goal from the bench, and again scored in the extra time. Goncalo Ramos confirmed the victory with a 115th-minute goal.
Expected XI
Diogo Costa, Diogo Dalot, Ruben Dias, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Neves, Bernado Silva, Refeal Leao and Cristiano Ronaldo
Germany
Some of the big names are missing from this Germany team, such as Bisseck, Havertz, Musiala, Rudiger, and Schlotterbeck. They made an easy game look difficult as they just edged past Italy 5-4 in the quarter finals. At one time, they were leading 5-1 on aggregate, but two quick goals made it 5-3. Raspadori scored in 90+5 minutes, but it was too late.
Expected XI
Ter Stegen, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Robin Koch, David Raum, Leon Goretzka, Pascal Gross, Karim Adeyemi, Florian Wirtz, Leroy Sane, and Niclas Fullkrug
Betting tips
- Tip 1: Cristiano Ronaldo will score a goal
He is the highest goal scorer in the UEFA Nations League this season with six goals. Ronaldo is the focal point in this Portugal team, and there is no better finisher than Ronaldo, even at the age of 40.
- Tip 2: Florian Wirtz to provide an assist
With the absence of Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz has to step up and show he can single-handedly do it. He is very good when it comes to finding the players and setting them up. We will surely see this in today’s game as well.
- Tip 3: The game will have three goals or more
Both teams, whenever they played together, have seen a lot of goals in the match. The last time they faced each other in the Euros, the game had a combined total of six goals. This match will also have a lot more goals.
How to watch the UEFA Nations League Semi-final?
The game for the Indian viewers will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV application, whereas the local broadcasters of Germany are ARD Sportschau, DAZN, rtl+.de, and ZDF Sportstudio live. Every region has a different broadcaster for the UEFA Nations League that holds the rights to their country.
