Italy vs Germany: Tips, Odds, and Match Preview

Thursday’s clash of titans at Stadio San Siro pits together Italy and Germany. Last time out, Germany outplayed Italy 5-2 in the Nations League, meaning that the hosts are determined to get their revenge on the Nationalelf.

After failing to impress at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Italy are determined to go all the way in the Nations League A. The Azzurri aim to recover from a 3-1 loss to France, but they will have to showcase their worth on the field.

Meanwhile, the Germans did well to clinch top position in Group 3, leaving the likes of Netherlands, Hungary, and Bosnia & Herzegovina behind them in the standings. Julian Nagelsmann’s troops dropped two points in a 1-1 draw with Hungary, but the former Bayern Munich tactician should field the best possible side this time out.

Given the number of high-profile footballers in Nagelsmann’s team, it is no wonder the Germans are 4.50 at BC.Game to win the silverware.

Strong performances in group stages

Italy booked their place in the Nations League quarter-finals without any difficulties, with the team collecting 13 points in total from possible 18 in the group stages. Luciano Spalletti is doing a great job with the Italian national team. The former Napoli boss is likely to stick to the 3-5-1-1 formation, with Mateo Retegui up front as a lone centre-forward. As Retegui have already netted 22 goals for Atalanta in the 2024/2025 Serie A campaign, the opposition back-line should struggle to keep him at bay.

Italy Injury & Suspension News

Towering Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca has earned his first senior call-up, while Inter wing-back Federico Dimarco misses out through injury. As a result, Atalanta defender Matteo Ruggeri made the cut. The good news for the hosts is that Napoli centre-back Alessandro Buongiorno has overcome his injury.

Nationalelf eyeing their first Nations League title

Over the years Germany have established themselves as one of the dominant forces in European football. The Nationalelf, though, failed to impress at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the team missing out on a spot in the knockout stages. Boss Julian Nagelsmann is determined to bring glory days back to Germany and it has to be noted that his men were producing excellent displays in the Nations League group stages, beating the likes of Netherlands, Hungary, and Bosnia & Herzegovina in the process.

Germany Injury & Suspension News

Bayer Leverkusen ace Florian Wirtz has yet to overcome his injury, with Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka expected to replace him in the starting XI. Inter defender Yann Aurel Bisseck is widely expected to make his Germany debut against Italy following his successful Serie A campaign. Pacey Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi returns to the squad.

Italy vs Germany Prediction

As previously mentioned, Germany rolled over Italy 5-2 in their last encounter in the Nations League, but given Nationalelf’s successful group stages campaign, a close encounter is on the horizon this time out. When the two teams met in Bologna back in June 2022, they played out a 1-1 draw and I predict that history is going to repeat itself.

The odds of 1.80 at Ybets for both teams to score seems tempting as well.

CryptoGamba tip: Draw – 3.10 @Playbet