📢 How will the showdown between the England and Germany U21 teams conclude, as they battle for the top spot in Group B at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship? Both squads have been delivering high-scoring performances, catching the eye of those betting on totals. England have long remained unbeaten in official matches, often thrilling fans with a flurry of goals. Germany, on the other hand, exude confidence, showcasing attacking football and consistent results. The line-ups are expected to be close to full strength, as the stakes are too high to experiment with rotations.

Head-to-Head

The last official match between the teams took place on 29 June 2023 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (England U21 were the nominal home side):

• possession percentage: 56% vs 44%;
• corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
• fouls: 5 vs 7;
• yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
• shots on target: 6 vs 7.

📊 The England U21 and Germany U21 teams have officially faced off in just two matches. Their most recent encounter took place on 29 June 2023 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline.

England U21 Team Overview

The team's last official match took place on as part of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, with England U21 as the nominal hosts and Slovenia U21 as the nominal visitors. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

Here are the match statistics (England U21 vs Slovenia U21):

• possession: 65% vs 35%;
• corners: 4 vs 4;
• fouls: 8 vs 7;
• yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
• shots on target: 3 vs 3.

⚪ England U21 sit second in the standings, delivering impressive performances. Over their last ten official matches, they've secured seven victories with just one defeat. The "Young Lions" average more than three goals per game, thanks to their dynamic attacking style. Their defense holds strong as well, conceding an average of just 0.6 goals per match. Their most recent head-to-head against Germany ended in a 2-0 win for the English side, indicating promising prospects for the hosts to shine once more.

✅ The England national team, after a commanding 3-1 victory over Czech Republic, unexpectedly stumbled in the second round, drawing 0-0 with Slovenia. Despite being favorites and creating numerous chances (xG 2.37), they couldn't break down the opponent's defense: only three out of 20 shots were on target. At times, it was the goalkeeper's heroics; at others, it was poor finishing. Amidst the overall setback, midfielder Elliot Anderson stood out, dominating the midfield and maintaining a high level of play throughout the match.

Germany U21 Team Overview

The most recent official match for the current nominal visitors took place on as part of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, featuring the nominal hosts, Czech Republic U21, against the nominal visitors, Germany U21. The match concluded with a scoreline of 2-4.

Here are the match statistics (Germany U21 vs Czech Republic U21):

• Possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
• Corners: 2 vs 7;
• Fouls: 6 vs 18;
• Yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
• Shots on target: 8 vs 3.

⚫ Germany U21 lead the standings and are in magnificent form, boasting an unbeaten streak of eight official matches in their last ten games. The team exhibits an aggressive style with a focus on attack, averaging 3.6 goals per match. Meanwhile, their defense holds strong, conceding less than one goal per game on average. German youth teams have always been known for their discipline and tactical flexibility on the field.

✅ As expected, the German squad is living up to their status as one of the tournament favorites, securing two wins in two matches with an impressive tally of seven goals. They confidently dispatched Slovenia (3-0) and the Czech Republic (4-2), showcasing their formidable attacking prowess. Notably, forward Nick Woltemade stands out: after a hat-trick in the first round, he maintained his momentum with a 1+2 performance against the Czechs. In such form, he is already a strong contender for the tournament's best player award.

Prediction for the 1st half

Head-to-Head Matches:

• Total encounters – 2;
• First-half wins at home for hosts – 0; for visitors away – 0; number of draws – 0;
• Average first-half total: 2;
• Today's home team scores on average 1.5, while the visitors net 0.5.

First-Half Stats: England U21 (home) vs Germany U21 (away)

• matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
• wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
• losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
• draws: 1 (100%) vs 0 (0%);
• Average goals scored: 0 vs 2;
• Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.

Last 10 Matches (Overall):

• wins: 6 vs 7;
• losses: 1 vs 1;
• draws: 3 vs 2;
• Average first-half total: 1.2 (scored – 1, conceded – 0.2) vs 2.2 (scored – 1.9, conceded – 0.3).

• England U21 scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games (European Under-21 Championship).

Prediction on the outcome

H2H:

• number of encounters – 2;
• home team wins – 1, away team wins – 1, draws – 0.

Statistics: England U21 vs Germany U21

• matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
• wins: 1 vs 2;
• win percentage: 50% vs 100%;
• losses: 0 vs 0;
• draws: 1 vs 0.

Last 10 matches:

• wins: 7 vs 8;
• losses: 1 vs 0;
• draws: 2 vs 2.

Prediction on the over/under

H2H

• today's home team scores on average - 3.5, the guests - 3;
• average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 6.5;
• both teams scored: overall - 1; at the home team's field - 0.

Statistics: England U21 vs Germany U21

• average total in the tournament: 2 vs 4.5;
• average total goals scored: 1.5 vs 3.5;
• average total in the 1st half: 0.5 vs 2;
• average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 1.5;
• England U21: average total at home in the tournament -  0;
• Germany U21: average total away in the tournament - 4;
• last 10 matches (average total): 3.2 (home - 3.8) vs 3.6 (away - 5.5).

• Under 3.5 goals scored in 10 of last 11 England U21 games (European Under-21 Championship).
• Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Germany U21 games (European Under-21 Championship).

Prediction on corners

England U21: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.5; at home field - 4;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 7.1; at home field - 7.2.

Germany U21: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.5, away - 2;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 6.3; away - 5.25.

Prediction on cards

England U21: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5; at home - 2;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.3; at home - 0.4.

Germany U21: Statistics

• season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2, away - 3;
• last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.4; away - 0.75.

Prediction on BTTS

H2H:

• number of encounters – 2;
• both teams scored all-time - 1 times;
• on the home team’s field - 0 times.

Statistics: England U21 vs Germany U21

• number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
• number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
• number of BTTS matches for England U21 at home – 0 (0%);
• number of BTTS matches for Germany U21 away – 1 (100%).

Last 10 matches:

• number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
• BTTS matches for England U21 at home – 1 (20%);
• BTTS matches for Germany U21 away – 4 (100%).