Football News: Euro 2024, Champions League, FIFA World Cup, and More
As the football world eagerly awaits the start of Euro 2024, our expert betting analyst offers his insights on the highly anticipated opening match between hosts Germany and Scotland.
The wait is finally over, as Germany kick-off the tournament when they host Scotland at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Friday night. Steve Clarke’s side are expected to be the underdogs going into the contest, but they have shown in the past that they can cause problems for the Germans.
Germany vs. Scotland Betting Tips:
- Germany to win and both teams to score @ 9/4 with bet365
- Kai Havertz to score anytime @ 6/4 with bet365
- Andrew Robertson to be booked @ 7/2 with bet365
Germany Aiming for a Confident Start
Winning their last three meetings with Scotland, Germany will be confident of making it four successes in a row against the men in blue. The four-time world champions have been in good form, with a four-game unbeaten run that includes victories over France, Netherlands, and Greece.
“In contrast, Scotland have struggled of late, with just one win in their last nine matches, a 2-0 victory over Gibraltar. While Germany should take all three points in Munich, the Scots have shown they can cause the Germans problems, having scored in each of their last five encounters.”
Havertz Looking to Continue Impressive Form
Kai Havertz, who enjoyed a strong season with Arsenal in the Premier League, will be looking to carry that form into the Euros. The former Chelsea man scored 13 goals in the 2023/24 campaign and could be an outside contender for the Golden Boot. Having found the net in Germany’s recent win over Greece, the 24-year-old is good value to add to his 16 career international goals on Friday.
Robertson to Battle Hard for Scotland
Scotland captain Andrew Robertson is likely to be kept busy as his side looks to contain the German attacking threat. The Liverpool defender, who has picked up the most yellow cards for the Scots in qualifying, is not one to shy away from a tackle. With the talented Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala working down his channel, it would be no surprise to see Robertson pick up a booking in this highly-anticipated Euro 2024 opener.
(All odds are courtesy of bet365 and are correct at the time of publishing, subject to change.)
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