Germany vs Ivory Coast: prediction & betting odds 20 June 2026

Form and Line-up Germany

As expected, Germany gave Curacao no chance (7:1) in the first round of the group stage, although the underdog kept the score level for a while. The team's attack broke through closer to half-time: starting with Schlotterbeck's goal from a corner, the team coached by Nagelsmann scored six times over the next 50 minutes. Undav made a bright impact: the Stuttgart forward came off the bench and produced three goal contributions, spending less than half an hour on the pitch. This victory was the team's 10th in a row.

Key numbers for Germany:

• Nagelsmann's team had the best xG figure in the first round of the group stage (4.2) and the most shots on target (12).

• Against Curacao, Germany created six clear scoring chances (the best figure of the first round, level with Switzerland).

• Four Germany players recorded at least two goal contributions against Curacao: Nmecha, Brown (both 1+1), Havertz (2+0) and Undav (1+2).

Probable Germany line-up (4-4-3-1):

Manuel Neuer - Nathaniel Brown, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich - Aleksandar Pavlovic, Felix Nmecha - Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane - Kai Havertz.

Form and Line-up Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast came through their first test at the 2026 World Cup with their heads held high. Excellent preparation for the tournament (a run of four wins in friendlies) paid off, and the win over Ecuador (1:0) was deserved. Of course, the team coached by Fae were far from dominant, but they achieved their objective: Manchester United winger Diallo came off the bench and took his chance against a tired South American defence.

Key numbers for Ivory Coast:

• Ivory Coast conceded in three of their five matches at the winter Africa Cup of Nations.

• Against Ecuador, Ivory Coast allowed 1.02 xGA.

• Fofana, Kessie and Doue are on yellow cards, so they will miss the third round if they receive a booking in the next game.

Probable Ivory Coast line-up (4-4-2):

Yahia Fofana - Ghislain Konan, Emmanuel Agbadou, Wilfried Singo, Guela Doue - Bazoumana Toure, Seko Fofana, Franck Kessie, Yan Diomande - Elye Wahi, Nicolas Pepe.

Who will referee the match 

Juan Benítez (Paraguay) 

Matches – 8 (International matches, 2026);

Average fouls per match – 24;

Average yellow/red cards per match (including second yellows) – 3,1;

Matches with a straight red card – 2 out of 8;

Matches with a penalty – 0 out of 8.