Character test for the DFB team!
Germany wants to become world champion! At least that was the recent announcement by DFB coach Julian Nagelsmann, but before the possible fifth title, the team must first qualify for the final round next year in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
The men with the eagle on their chests started with a 0-2 defeat against Slovakia last Thursday. What is the best Germany vs. Northern Ireland tip for the German national team’s second appearance in Cologne?
Of course, the “Green & White Army” is the clear underdog. However, before the start of World Cup qualifying, the German team delivered a weak “Final Four” performance in the Nations League, losing both games against France and Portugal in the tournament. Their most recent appearance in Bratislava was no improvement, and the German players’ lack of commitment was particularly evident.
In addition, some personnel changes, such as the debut of Frankfurt’s Collins in defense and the move of Kimmich from right back to the six position, did not pay off. Against this backdrop, the Germany vs. Northern Ireland prediction is that the visitors will lose by a maximum of two goals.
Germany – Northern Ireland Head-to-head comparison / H2H record
The last direct duel took place around six years ago, with Germany winning 6-1 in front of their own fans in the European Championship qualifiers at the time. Thanks to this success, the Germans currently have a series of nine wins (including friendly matches) in this pairing. On top of that, Northern Ireland’s last victory dates back to 1983.
No wonder that the Germany vs. Northern Ireland odds for the upcoming match are once again very clearly in favor of the home team. You can find odds for the match at the RheinEnergieSTADION in Cologne at Betano, and you can also place your bets on the go via the app.
Germany – Northern Ireland Tip
Northern Ireland have lost only four of their last 16 international matches, but this respectable record is also due to the fact that their opponents were generally not of the same caliber as a heavyweight like Germany. If you look only at the comparisons against teams that are similarly strong on paper, such as Spain or Sweden, you will find two 1-5 defeats.
On the other hand, it cannot be said at present that the German team is performing at the top of its game, and the latest proof of this assessment was the completely lifeless 0-2 defeat in Slovakia. The visitors also have their top defender Conor Bradley back from English champions Liverpool after he recovered from injury, and their personnel changes seem to be well on track.
After the last European Championship qualifier against Denmark almost two years ago, several experienced players such as Steven Davis, Stuart Dallas and the two Evans brothers, Jonny and Corry, ended their careers. Instead, Northern Ireland now has a very young team that may have less experience but is hungry for success.
The latter characteristic of coach Michael O’Neill’s team cannot currently be said of the German team. Given this situation, we do not expect the visitors to be thrashed and are opting for the Germany vs. Northern Ireland betting odds that the home team will win by a maximum of two goals.
