Both Germany and France qualified for the semi-finals of the U21 UEFA European Championships in dramatic fashion last time out to set up what is sure to be an exciting encounter when they both meet for a place in the final on Wednesday night. Indeed, the Germans beat Italy 3-2 after extra-time in their quarter-final clash, while the French scored a couple of late goals to come from behind and beat Denmark by the same scoreline.
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Germany U21 vs France U21 prediction: Germans to edge another thriller?
Key stats
- Germany's dramatic victory last time out stretched their winning streak to seven games in all competitions.
- France have scored a total of 10 goals across their four matches in the tournament so far.
- The last three H2Hs have produced nine goals in total, averaging three per game.
Correct score prediction: Germany U21 3-2 France U21
With both teams so free-scoring in the tournament so far, this promises to be another thriller. Given that Germany are on a seven-game winning streak across all competitions, we are predicting them just to edge it.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Extremely tight to call
- HOME: 8/5 (2.60) – 38.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, there is very little to separate both sides, with Germany fractionally favoured for the win. A draw in normal time can also be backed at over a 30% chance.
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Most recent H2Hs: France can feel encouraged
France are actually unbeaten in the previous three H2Hs, and have only lost once out of the last six in all compeetitions. This will surely give them some form of encouragement when they take on Germany.
U21 International 19/11/24
France U21
Germany U21
U21 International 23/09/22
Germany U21
France U21
U21 International 21/03/19
Germany U21
France U21
Germany U21 preview: No new concerns
Germany have a fully fit squad to choose from for when they take on France, with no fresh injury concerns or suspensions.
Predicted lineup: Alubolu (GK), Brown, Arrey-Mbi, Rosenfelder, Collins, Reitz, Woltemade, Martel, Nebel, Tresoldi & Gruda
U21 International 25/03/25
W
Spain U21
1
Germany U21
3
U21 International 21/03/25
W
Slovakia U21
0
Germany U21
1
U21 International 19/11/24
D
France U21
2
Germany U21
2
U21 International 15/11/24
W
Denmark U21
0
Germany U21
3
European U21 Championship Qual 15/10/24
D
Poland U21
3
Germany U21
3
France U21 preview: Tel to be given start?
Mathys Tel could be given a chance from the start after his match-winning goal against Denmark last time out. Like Germany, France have no new injury concerns or suspensions to report.
Predicted lineup: Nkambadio (GK), Sildilla, Magassa, Zeze, Mawissa, Diouf, Agoume, Cisse, Bahoya, Tel & Barry
Youth International 04/06/25
W
Uzbekistan U23
1
France U21
2
U21 International 24/03/25
W
Slovakia U21
0
France U21
4
U21 International 21/03/25
W
England U21
3
France U21
5
U21 International 19/11/24
D
Germany U21
2
France U21
2
U21 International 15/11/24
D
Italy U21
2
France U21
2
Player to watch: Nick Woltemade
Nick Woltemade recorded yet another goal and assist to help Germany beat Italy in the quarter-finals. He now boasts eight goal contributions in total in the competition, and has undoubtedly been one of its standout players, if not the standout.
Woltemade is the kind of player that can make the difference in big games, and France will be fearing the worst when they come up against him. Can he send Germany through to the final?