Germany U21 vs Italy U21 Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA U21 Euro 2025 quarter-final

The Germans came out on top when these teams last battled.
The Germany national under-21 football team are all set to lock horns with the Italy under-21 national football team in the quarter-final match of the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. MOL Arena is ready to witness the high-stakes clash between the two European heavyweights.
The Germany national under-21 football team are the only side who have won all of their group stage matches in the UEFA Euro U21 2025 edition. They are on a dominating run and will be looking to impose pressure on Gli Azzurrini from the start. The Germans are looking sharp and have come up with complete performances till now.
The Italy national under-21 football team might be feeling some pressure here. They finished second in the Group A table. Gli Azzurrini secured close wins against Romania U21 and Slovakia U21, but they were held to a draw by Spain U21.
Kick-off:
- Location: Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
- Stadium: MOL Arena
- Date: Monday, June 23
- Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST [Sunday, June 22: 19:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT]
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Form:
Germany U21: W-W-W-W-W
Italy U21: L-D-W-W-D
Players to Watch
Nick Woltemade (Germany U21)
Nick Woltemade has scored four goals in the three group stage matches of the European competition. The VfB Stuttgart forward is going to play an important role in the attacking front for his national under-21 football team. Woltemade is on a good run of form and is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.
Niccolo Pisilli (Italy U21)
Niccolo Pisilli is coming in after scoring an important equaliser against Spain U21, which helped the Italy national under-21 football team secure an important draw. The AS Roma midfielder will have an important role in helping his side dominate the midfield. It will be interesting to look at his performance in a high-stakes fixture.
Match Facts
- Germany U21 are on an 18-match undefeated run.
- They have won both of their previous games against Italy U21.
- Gli Azzurrini are unbeaten in their last four games.
Germany U21 vs Italy U21: Betting Tips and Odds
- Germany U21 to win
- Nick Woltemade to score
- Goals under 3.5
Injury and Team News
Both Germany U21 and Italy U21 have all their players ready and fit to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 5
Germany U21 won: 3
Italy U21 won: 1
Draws: 1
Predicted Lineups
Germany U21 predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Ernst (GK); Baum, Oermann, Siebert, Ullrich; Rohl, Jander; Knauff, Woltemade, Thielmann; Weiper
Italy U21 predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Zacchi (GK); Ghilardi, Coppola, Guarino; Kayode, Doumbia, Bianco, Turicchia; Pisilli, Fazzini; Ambrosino
Match Prediction
It is going to be an intense match between the two heavyweights. But the Germany national under-21 football team are likely to come out on top against the Italy national under-21 football team in the UEFA Euro U21 2025 quarter-final.
Prediction: Germany U21 2-1 Italy U21
Telecast Details
India: Fancode
Slovakia: STVR Sport online
UK: Channel 4
USA: Disney+, ViX
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