France vs Germany: A blockbuster contest is on the cards in Group F as France lock horns with Germany in their opening match of the Euro 2020 at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.
Match Details:
Teams: France vs Germany
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
Date: Wednesday 16th June, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-uefa-euro-2020-1700000714
Preview
Two heavyweights of world football clash in the Euro 2020 as France take on Germany at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday in their Group F match.
The 2016 Euro runners-up come into this tournament as one of the favourites to win the title as they pose one of the best squads in the competition and would look to win the tournament this time.
They have won 4 out of their last 5 matches and have a settled combination filled with young and experienced players.
Germany on the other hand is another side who are termed favourites for the Euro 2020. This is Löw’s final tournament as Germany boss and would look to wrap up his managerial stint in style.
The likes of Gnabry, Havertz, Gündogan had good domestic seasons and will look to translate their form for the country in this event.
Die Mannschaft played out a stalemate against Poland before walloping Latvia 7-1 in their 2nd warm-up match to get the ball running.
The last time these two teams faced each other, France won 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League Group A match in 2018 with Griezmann’s brace ensuring the win. Kroos scored for Germany in the form of a penalty.
It’s an action-packed clash which will raise the level of the competition as the French and German battle it out for supremacy in a tough Group E with Portugal still to come.
Form Guide
France: DWWWW
Germany: WWLDW
Last Matches of both teams:
France 3-0 Bulgaria
Germany 7-1 Latvia
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of France vs Germany in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 2/HD.
Team News
France has no injury concerns coming into this contest.
Hoffman and Goretzka are doubtful for Germany as both recover from a knee and hip injury.
France possible 11:
Lloris, Pavard, Varane, Kimpembe, Hernández, Tolisso, Kanté, Pogba, Griezmann, Giroud and Mbappé.
Germany possible 11:
Neuer, Rüdiger, Hummels, Ginter, Gosens, Kroos, Gündogan, Kimmich, Havertz, Müller and Gnabry.
Prediction: France 2-2 Germany
A classic is on the cards in this contest as Die Mannschaft take on the 2018 World Cup winners, France.
With so much of attacking talent in store, we foresee a thrilling draw between both sides.
None would look to take the risk of a loss in the opener as they still have a strong Portugal to face.
Players to watch out for: Mbappé, Kanté, Müller, Gündogan.