Group J starts their campaign today with Germany playing host to Iceland tonight at the Schauinsland-Reisan-Arena.
The Germans had a poor outing the last time as they lost 6-0 to Spain in the UEFA Nations League while Iceland were blanked 4-0 by England in the Nations League as well. Hence, both sides will look for a win as they kick off today.
Match Details:
Teams: Germany vs Iceland
Venue: Schauinsland-Reisan-Arena, Duisburg
Date: Friday 26th March, 2021
Time: 01:15 AM IST
Preview:
The Germans have won three, drawn and lost one each of their last five matches while Iceland are winless in their previous five matches.
Germany will look to start off on a positive note tonight as they come up against an utterly out of form Iceland side.
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Form Guide (last 5 matches):
Germany: WDWWL
Iceland: LLLLL
Last Matches of both teams:
Spain 6-0 Germany
England 4-0 Iceland
Where to watch the live telecast and streaming of Germany vs Iceland?
The match will be broadcast in India on Sony Ten 1/HD and the live stream will be available on the Sony LIV App.
Team News
All players from either squad are fit and fresh for tonight’s clash with no injury concerns.
Germany possible 11:
Neuer, Ginter, Süle, Rüdiger, Max, Goretzka, Gündogan, Kroos, Gnabry, Werner and Sané.
Iceland possible 11:
Halldorsson, Magnusson, Arnason, Ingason, Hermannsson, Traustason, Bjarnason, Gunnarsson, Gudmundsson, Bödvarsson and Sigthorsson.
Prediction: Germany 3-0 Iceland
The Germans have too much fire power and will create plenty of difficulties to the Iceland side. We expect a comfortable win for Germany
Gündogan has been on fire this season and has helped Manchester City reach the top of the table.
Players like Sané, Kroos, Gnabry have been outstanding for their domestic sides and will create plenty of pressure for the away side tonight.
Iceland should look to contain the Germans and then use the counter ploy to score.
Players to watch out for: Werner, Sané, Gündogan, Gudmundsson, Kroos, Goretzka, Gunnarsson.