Germany vs Italy: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

It seems that Gary Lineker was right. Football really is a simple game where twenty-two men chase a ball for 90 minutes and in the end, the Germans always win. We witnessed a cracking match on Thursday in Milano, where Nagelsmann's team turned the game on its head and went home with a 2:1 win.

Even though Tonali scored a goal after only 9 minutes, the Nationalelf emerged victorious from the San Siro clash, proving Lineker's theory once again. Nagelsmann introduced Kleindienst at the beginning of the second half, and the Borussia Mönchengladbach forward needed only 4 minutes to net his 3rd national team goal.

Leon Goretzka silenced the Milano crowd with a header in the 76th minute and won the game for the Nationalelf. Now, the Germans will host the Azzuri in Dortmund on Sunday, 23rd of March. Spaletti's men won their last game in Germany back in 2003, so it is no wonder that Stake pays 1.75 on home win.

20+ Years Since Italy Last Won in Germany

Julian Nagelsmann's team is looking for their first Nations League title. The Nationalelf have been impressive on home soil of late, netting 13 goals in their last 3 National League home matches. Oliver Baumann recorded 2 clean sheets and is eager to improve his record in the Signal Iduna Park clash with Italy.

Thanks to the away win in Milano, Germany is one foot in the semi-finals. Based on the impressive Nations League home wins against Netherlands, Hungary, and Bosnia & Herzegovina, the fans hope for another impressive performance of the Nationalelf.

Germany Injury & Suspension News

With Florian Wirtz out because of injury, Leon Goretzka seized his opportunity by scoring a winner at San Siro, so I expect him to be in the starting lineup in Dortmund. Karim Adeyemi may also appear in front of his home fans, while Yann Aurel Bisseck will be waiting for his debut.

Italy Eyes First Win Over Germany After Euro 2012

The last time Italy defeated Germany was in the Euro 2012 semi-finals. The Azzuri are now on a 7-game winless streak against the Nationalelf. Furthermore, Luciano Spaletti's team rarely scores more than 1 goal on Germain soil.

Nevertheless, we should never underestimate Nicolo Barella and his teammates. If Moise Kean or Giacomo Raspadori net an early goal at Signal Iduna Park, we might see the famous Italian catenaccio at its best.

Still, it will be hard for Donnarumma to keep his net intact since Germany rarely fails to score on home ground.

Italy Injury & Suspension News

Apart from the absence of Federico Dimarco through injury, Luciano Spaletti will have an entire team at his disposal. Matteo Ruggeri may replace Destiny Udogie on the left flank, while Lorenzo Lucca will be looking for hist first cap goal if he enters the pitch.

Germany vs Italy Prediction

Even though I am leaning towards Germany winning the match, one should never underestimate the Azzuri. Luciano Spaletti is a tactical genius and I am sure he has a trick or two up his sleeve that he is saving for the rematch. Maybe, the safest way to go is with Stake's odds of 1.80 for both teams to score.

CryptoGamba tip: Both teams to score – 1.80 @Stake