Germany vs. Curacao Predictions

• Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas
• When: Sunday, June 14, 7 pm CET

After a long time, the German team isn’t among the favorites to win the World Cup. Though this nation has 5 titles, it shouldn’t be written off, no matter the circumstances. The opening game for Nagelsmann’s crew will be against arguably the weakest team in the tournament, Curacao. This small nation reached the World Cup for the first time ever, and just being here is a major success for them.

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Germany

Die Mannschaft isn’t among the top 5 title contenders, but this could be a good thing for the team. The players don’t feel the pressure anymore, and given the quality of this unit, we really believe the Germans are the biggest dark horse in the USA.

Up until the game against the USMNT, this team had 8 victories in a row, in all but one scoring two or more goals. In fact, their total goal difference during this stretch was 23-4.

There were several impressive performances, like the win against Slovakia 6-0 or beating Finland 4- 0 in late May. The philosophy of the German team is the same as before: attack no matter the cost, and break the rivals through relentless pressure.

Curacao

This team made a huge sensation by winning Group B of the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers, ahead of Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bermuda. They had 3 wins and ties in 6 matches, which was enough to secure a spot among 48 teams in the USA, Mexico, and Canada.

However, the recent friendly games showed that Curacao has modest capabilities. China defeated them 2-0, then Australia 5-1, and Scotland 4-1.

These results reflect the actual quality of the Curacao team, which is, for many, the weakest in the tournament. Most of their players are based in the Netherlands, with the biggest star being Jurgen Locadia, the former PSV and Brighton star.

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Germany and Curacao Possible Lineups

Germany: Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Goretzka, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz

Curacao: Room; Sambo, Van Eijma, Obispo, Floranus; L. Bacuna, Roemeratoe, J. Bacuna; Hansen, Locadia, Chong

Germany vs Curacao Head to Head

These teams have never met in the past.

Germany vs. Curacao Predictions

Germans have no mercy for their rivals at the big tournaments. Especially since this is their opening game, and Nagelsmann wants to set the tone and boost his players’ morale ahead of bigger challenges. We are betting on Germany to score three goals in the second half. Why? Because Curacao may have the power for the opening 45 minutes, but for sure doesn’t for the second half. And once Germany breaks them, they won’t stop until the final whistle.

Our verdict: Germany over 2.5 goals second HT

Germany and Curacao Odds

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