Portugal look to build on their win over Hungary against a German side that’s in desperate need of a win or risk being eliminated at the group stages of a second consecutive major tournament.
European Championship 2020
Date: 19/06/2021
Kickoff: 17:00
Venue: Football Arena Munich
A Cristiano Ronaldo led Portugal looked like they were going to have to settle for just a point against Hungary in their opening game but a late barrage of goals in the final ten minutes helped secure a 3-0 victory in the end.
Ronaldo scored twice himself as he broke the European Championship scoring record and is just four goals shy of breaking Ali Daei’s international goalscoring record, so Germany need to keep the Portuguese superstar out of the game for as long as they possibly can. A point for Portugal will all but secure safe passage into the next round but Fernando Santos’ men will have all eyes on the three points instead.
Germany suffered a first ever opening day defeat at the Euros as they went down 1-0 at home to France and now have their backs against the wall.
They need to win against the Selecao to keep their automatic qualification hopes alive. Germany didn’t attack France nearly enough and will need to quickly try to exploit Portugal’s defence in order to take anything from this game.
Team news
Portugal
Nuno Mendes is struggling with a thigh injury and could be rested for this game.
Germany
Leon Goretzka is set to miss out with a thigh injury. Lukas Hoffman is also an injury doubt.
Team form
Portugal’s last five games: DWDWW
Germany’s last five games: WLDWL
Match stats
Portugal have now extended their unbeaten run in this competition to 12 matches (W5 D7) across 90 minutes.
Germany have won the last four meetings between the two sides.
Betting tips
Four of the last five meetings between Portugal and Germany have produced over 2.5 goals.
Four of Portugal’s last five games have also seen at least three goals scored; same goes for three of Germany’s last six fixtures. Over 2.5 goals is available at odds of 21/20.
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