Germany vs France Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Nations League 2024-25 Third-Place Match

DFB-Elf secured an easy win against the Frenchman when these sides last battled.

The Germany national football team are all set to host the France national football team for the UEFA Nations League third-place fixture. MHP Arena is ready to witness the clash between the two heavyweights.

DFB-Elf are coming in after facing a defeat in the semifinals of the UEFA Nations League against Portugal. The Germany national football team took the lead first, but failed to defend in the second half, which led to their defeat.

The Germans will be looking to improve on their defence and come up with a better attack rate this time around, as France will be ready to score some goals here.

Les Bleus will be away from home, which might put them under some pressure. The France national football team are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Spain in a high-scoring fixture.

Didier Deschamps has been leading the French side for over a decade now, but his plans against the Spaniards saw a failure again. The Frenchmen also lost their previous fixture against Germany, but this time around, they will be looking to turn the tide around and at least finish in third place of the Nations League.

Kick-off:

• Location: Stuttgart, Germany
• Stadium: MHP Arena
• Date: Sunday, June 8
• Kick-off Time: 18:30 IST/ 14:00 GMT/ 09:00 ET/ 06:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Germany: W-D-W-D-L

France: D-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Florian Wirtz (Germany)

Florian Wirtz was the sole goal scorer for the Germany national football team in their last match against Portugal. He controlled the midfield well. The young player can also score goals.

He can play an important role for DFB-Elf as they will be under pressure. But with his skill set, he might go on to prevail.

Kylian Mbappe (France)

The Real Madrid star forward came up with two goal contributions in his last match for Les Bleus. Kylian Mbappe can be really dangerous in the attacking front as he can run fast, and his finishing skills are also super good. Mbappe will be looking to step up here as his goal and assist were not enough to defeat Spain in the semifinals.

France pull one back.Penalty converted by @KMbappe!🇪🇸4-1 #ESPFRA #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/5EAEdx2lg4

— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) June 5, 2025

Match Facts

• Germany have won both of their last two games against France.
• Both Germany and France have won two of their last five games.
• DFB-Elf have not won any of their last two games.

Germany vs France: Betting Tips and Odds

• France to win @7/4 Betfred
• Kylian Mbappe to score
• Goals over 3.5 @7/5 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Nico Schlotterbeck is injured and will not be a part of the German squad.

France have all of their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 34

Germany won: 12

France won: 15

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Germany predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Ter Stegen (GK); Tah, Koch, Anton; Kimmich, Goretzka, Pavlovic, Mittelstadt; Sane, Wirtz; Fullkrug

France predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Maignan (GK); Kalulu, Konate, Pavard, Theo Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Cherki, Doue; Mbappe

Match Prediction

The contest between these teams is going to be a close one, as they both are stacked. The France national football team are likely to defeat the Germany national football team in the UEFA Nations League third-place fixture.

Prediction: Germany 2-3 France

Telecast Details

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: ITVX, Premier Sports

USA: fubo TV, TUDN App

Nigeria: DStv Now

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