The game
What could be better than a huge Germany-England clash at Dortmund’s Signal-Iduna Park to launch this international truce. It is often said, but this match will be friendly only the name. The Mannschaft will be able to test itself only in this type of encounter, even before the challengers (Czech Republic, Northern Ireland, Azerbaijan …) in Group C of the World Cup qualifiers. If Joachim Löw has relied on his usual frames, he counts on his young nuggets Leroy Sané, Julian Brandt or Timo Werner to make a place. Julian Draxler, who is the author of an excellent second half of the season with the PSG, will also have his heart to mark the spirits. On the English side too, places are to be taken. Confirmed as coach, Gareth Southgate did with the means of the moment to face Germany, before hosting Lithuania in the playoffs. Unsupported, Rooney, Kane and Sturridge offer seats at Rashford, Redmond, Lingard and even the returning Defoe! In a state of grace with Tottenham, Dele Alli will be much anticipated. In a Borussia stadium that regularly sees emerging young talents and usually offers us rich encounters, we can expect a great show.
Probability points Germany Germany
Germany have won in 3 of their last 4 friendly games played in front of their public.
The Mannschaft had been beaten by the English on their ground before Euro 2016 (2-3) in a match they had long mastered. Löw and his men have a little rematch to take.
The English have won only 2 of their last 8 friendly games played away from their bases.
The Mannschaft has scored 17 goals since the end of the Euro, for no concessions!
Germany England – Our prediction
The Three Lions have a crazy potential but still suffer from a lack of cohesion. Especially, the new coach Gareth Southgate does not yet have a clear idea of his eleven type. In the continuation of its first qualifying matches for the World Cup, the Mannschaft, much more structured, will impose itself in an armchair.
Prediction: Over 2,5 goals
Odds: 2.05
