Euro 2020: France ($2.60) vs Germany ($2.75) – 16th June @5am
It’s a western European glamour fixture that historically would be worthy of a final, however the two last World Cup winners will face each other in their opening match at Euro 2020.
France are widely tipped to become World and European champions simultaneously for the second time in their history, but Germany are often at their best when they are underestimated.
Les Bleus will look to unleash their much talked about front three in Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema. They come into this tournament in great form and with players who have just finished their club seasons strongly, such as Benzema and their diminutive midfield dynamo N’Golo Kante.
Meanwhile, Die Mannschaft arrive at Euro 2020 with mixed results, and question marks surround who will lead their front line, with Chelsea forward Timo Werner horribly out of form. But there’s a reason why Germany are the most successful team in European history - they’re inherently ruthless, efficient - and find a way to win when the rest of the world says they can’t.
Players to Watch
Kylian Mbappe: He is the most exciting young striker at the tournament. Already a World Cup winner at the age of 22, he’s scored 19 goals for France in just 21 appearances. This is his time to truly establish himself as one of the best three players in the world.
Joshua Kimmich: The Bayern Munich defensive midfielder is arguably Germany’s most important player. Known for his defensive capabilities, Kimmich is also a fantastic passer of the ball and is the heartbeat of this German team. There are suggestions he might start the match as right-back, such is his versatility.
Key Stats
- France are undefeated in their last five matches against Germany in all competitions
- Germany have scored at least two goals in their last eight European Championship matches
Best Bets
Match Result: France ($2.60)
Both Teams To Score: Yes ($1.76)
First Goalscorer: Antoine Griezmann ($8)
