Germany vs. Portugal, Preview & Predictions

Last Updated on June 19, 2021 7:35 am by

< wpimage aligncenterid6410sizeSluglargelinkDestinationnone > <div class=wp block image><figure class=aligncenter size large><img src=httpswwwgambylcomwp contentuploads2021061624034700 602045 noticia normal 1024x576jpg alt=Germany vs Portugal Preview Predictions class=wp image 6410><figure><div> < wpimage > < wpparagraph > <p>Germany will face Portugal in Group F of EURO 2020 in Munich on Saturday June 19 at 1100 ET The current defender had a debut with three late goals Cristiano Ronaldo securing Portugals 3 0 victory against Hungary in Budapest A second win would seal their qualification avoiding a third place finish at EURO 2016 while Germany had a challenging night against France in Munich Although they have sometimes recovered after a lousy start over the years they will not have it easy at all now This duel between the two European powers will take place on Saturday June 19 at 1100 ET and broadcast by Sky Sports <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Lets review 5 important facts before this Saturdays duel <strong><p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>1 <strong>The most recent of their 18 previous duels came in the World Cup group stage when a hat trick by Thomas Müller and a goal by Hummels made it 4 0 to Germany in Salvador Brazil on their way to the world title Portugal lost by sending off Pepe in 37 when they were already two goals down <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>2 <strong>Germanys home record against Portugal is three wins two draws and one loss <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>3 <strong>Portugal won its first major trophy at UEFA EURO 2016 defeating hosts France 1 0 in Saint Denis thanks to an extra time goal from Éder <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>4 <strong>Ronaldo scored 11 goals in qualifying one behind top scorer Harry Kane of England <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>5 <strong>The Mannschaft is taking part in its 13th EURO since missing out on the tournament as West Germany in 1968 its first attempt <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Here is the latest news on the main protagonists of this Saturdays big game <strong><p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Portugal <strong>Started its title defense on the right foot after a 3 0 win over Hungary The three points and goal difference put them in the lead over France They will now look to stay on top and confirm their place in the 16 when they face Germany The Lusitanian teams triumphant debut was not easy because although the score was convincing Hungarys siege opened until the matchs final stretch Raphaël Guerreiro was in charge of giving Portugal the lead at 84 while at 87 Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to score from the 11 steps and just a few minutes later he signed his double and the definitive 3 0 <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Here are the best plays from the last game of the Portugal national team <strong><iframe width=560 height=315 src=httpswwwyoutubecomembedvHt7AR7k2wY title=YouTube video player frameborder=0 allow=accelerometer autoplay clipboard write encrypted media gyroscope picture in picture allowfullscreen=><iframe><strong> Video courtesy of TSN <strong><p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Germany <strong>On the other side are Joachim Löws team who are still in a slump and lost to France by the minimum with an unfortunate own goal by Mats Hummels However statistics play favor of the German coach who has always come out victorious in his duels against Portugal He has faced the national team of the Shields on three occasions with two wins at the European Championships and one more at the Brazil 2014 World Cup <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Here are the best plays of the last game of the German national team <strong><iframe width=560 height=315 src=httpswwwyoutubecomembedTAIideTvGEE title=YouTube video player frameborder=0 allow=accelerometer autoplay clipboard write encrypted media gyroscope picture in picture allowfullscreen=><iframe><strong> Video courtesy of DEL PIERO 10 <strong><p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Betting line <strong><p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Portugal <strong>608 +215 <strong> Goals <strong>237 <strong> Best OU <strong>u2½ 136 <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Germany <strong>214 +131 <strong> Goals <strong>100 <strong> Best OU <strong>o2½+106 <p> < wpparagraph > < wpparagraph > <p><strong>Draw <strong>178 +220 <p> < wpparagraph >