Germany v Portugal – Nations League line-ups, stats and preview
Germany take on Portugal on Wednesday at the Nations League. Read our in-depth preview
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Germany v Portugal match preview
Germany face Portugal in the Nations League on Wednesday with the winners set to progress to Sunday’s final.
It’s a busy week for the Allianz Arena as just a few days after the Champions League final two of the best sides in Europe battle it out.
germany overcame Italy 5-4 over two legs to reach the semi-finals, while Portugal needed extra-time to knock out Denmark.
Portugal lifted the first Nations League trophy in 2019 while Germany are in the last four for the first time.
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The evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo is involved at the age of 40 while Liverpool target Florian Wirtz has the chance to shine on a big stage.
Germany v Portugal team news
Germany are without Bayern Munich attacker Jamal Musiala and Arsenal’s Kai Havertz. That could see West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug lead the line despite a disappointing first season in the Premier League.
Real madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is another big name missing.
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As mentioned Ronaldo is expected to start for Portugal, who are only without former Manchester City full-back Joao Cancelo.
Germany v Portugal expected line-ups
Germany: Ter Stegen; Kimmich, Tah, Koch, Raum; Goretzka, Gross; Adeyemi, Wirtz, Sané; Füllkrug
Portugal: Diogo Costa; Dalot, Rúben Dias, Gonçalo Inácio, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, João Neves; Bernardo Silva, Ronaldo, Rafael Leão
The stats
- In 7 of the last 9 Germany matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Germany matches in the Nations League A, the sum of goals was over 2.5
How to watch Germany v Portugal
The match is available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video.
Prediction
Portugal have a settled side but Germany have home advantage. This could go all the way, maybe even to penalties but expect the home side to come through and book a place in Sunday’s final – also in Munich.
Germany 2-1 Portugal