The UEFA Nations League is back in action with a third-place encounter this weekend as France lock horns with Julian Nagelsmann's Germany side in an intriguing clash at the MHP Arena on Sunday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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France have shown flashes of brilliance on the international stage over the past year but have not been consistent in the UEFA Nations League. Les Bleus slumped to a narrow 5-4 defeat at the hands of Spain in the semifinals and will need to work hard to bounce back in this fixture.
Germany have grown in stature under Julian Nagelsmann but have plenty of work to do ahead of this fixture. Die Mannschaft suffered a 2-1 defeat against Portugal in their previous game and have a point to prove this weekend.
Germany vs France Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- France have a good historical record against Germany and have won 15 out of the 34 matches played between the two teams in all competitions, as opposed to Germany's 11 victories.
- France have also dominated this fixture in major international competitions and have won four out of the eight matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Germany's two victories.
- France have won only two of their last five matches in the UEFA Nations League, with their two defeats during this period coming at the hands of Spain and Croatia.
- Germany are unbeaten in three of their last four matches in the UEFA Nations League, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline against Italy in the quarterfinals.
- France have conceded seven goals in their last four matches and have kept only one clean sheet during this period.
Germany vs France Prediction
France were one of the favourites to win the UEFA Nations League trophy before their difficult defeat against Spain. Les Bleus did well to score four goals against the reigning European champions and will need to step up to the plate this weekend.
Germany have grown in stature under Julian Nagelsmann and will need to be at their best in this fixture. France have a more explosive lineup, however, and hold a slight upper hand going into this game.
Prediction: Germany 1-2 France
Germany vs France Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - France to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Germany to score first - Yes