Germany will take on Luxembourg in a World Cup qualifier on Friday, 10 October, in a match that many feel will be a walk in the park for the hosts.
There is an element of pressure on Julian Nagelsmann's men, however, as they are currently outside the qualification spots in Group A.
For Luxembourg, the match is an opportunity for their players to test themselves against some of the best players in world football.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Germany vs Luxembourg prediction below.
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Germany vs Luxembourg prediction: The hosts to cruise to victory
Key Stats
- Germany have never conceded a goal at home to Luxembourg.
- Luxembourg have failed to score in three of their last four matches.
- Nick Woltemade has scored three goals in his first three Premier League appearances for Newcastle.
Correct score prediction: Germany 3-0 Luxembourg
Germany should win this one with relative ease, especially as this is effectively a must-win match for them in the context of World Cup qualification.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Germany are massive favourites
- HOME: 1/20 (1.05) – 95.2%
- DRAW: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
- AWAY: 50/1 (51.00) – 2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Germany vs Luxembourg odds are weighted heavily in favour of the hosts, which isn't a surprise given the gulf in places between the two nations in the FIFA world rankings. Ladbrokes have been given a 95.2% chance of winning the match, while Luxembourg have been given just a 2% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Only a second meeting this century
Germany and Luxembourg have only met once before in the 21st century, and that match came in 2007 when the Germans ran out as emphatic 7-0 victors in an international friendly. While Luxembourg have improved on the football pitch since then, a similar result to that isn't out of the question this week.
Germany preview: An opening between the sticks
Manuel Neuer is now retired from international football, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen is injured, so there is an opportunity for someone new to stake their claim to be the nation's new number one goalkeeper. The battle for the position on Friday is between Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nubel. Nico Schlotterbeck is back in the squad after missing out through injury in September.
Predicted lineup: Nubel (GK), Anton, Tah, Koch, Schade, Goretzka, Kimmich, Raum, Gnabry, Wirtz, Woltemade
Last five results
- Germany 3-1 Northern Ireland
- Slovakia 2-0 Germany
- Germany 0-2 France
- Germany 1-2 Portugal
- Germany 3-3 Italy
Luxembourg preview: An element of familiarity
Luxembourg have three players in their ranks who play their club football in Germany, which could be helpful on Friday night. Seid Korac is also available for selection after serving a suspension against Northern Ireland.
Predicted lineup: Moris (GK), Jans, Mahmutovic, Korac, Carlson, Barreiro, Olesen, Moreira, Sinani, Bohnert, Dardari
Last five results
- Luxembourg 0-1 Slovakia
- Luxembourg 1-3 Northern Ireland
- Luxembourg 0-0 Ireland
- Luxembourg 0-1 Slovenia
- Switzerland 3-1 Luxembourg
Player to watch: Nick Woltemade
Nick Woltemade has made an excellent start to his Newcastle career, and the centre forward will lead the line for the national team on Friday night. Woltemade has yet to score a goal in senior international football, but all the signs suggest he could break his duck this week, provided he overcomes a bout of the flu.