Denmark face a German side that needs changes at the back, but can they take advantage?
The hosts have looked more than comfortable at home while the Danes have come out of the dullest group possible. Do we think they really have enough to stop Germany’s flying forwards, and will be able to cope with the imperious Toni Kroos?
The midfield may well be where Kroos will dominate but with Jonathan Tah suspended and Antonio Rudiger a big injury doubt, Julian Nagelsmann has decisions to make over his centre back pairing. The main issue for Denmark is that they have not been able to get the ball to their striker Rasmus Hojland effectively. He’s been frozen out of the 3 games so far and where the supply comes from is a huge issue.
For Germany they of course have Kroos ready to find Musiala and Wirtz right and left and they should pin the Danes back. That should allow Gundogan to find the space again for another important goal.
They haven’t been blown away by any side at all in this tournament and they should stay in the game long enough here but I can’t see the Danes scoring and I do see them conceding – and that, in football terms, is a bit of a problem.
Germany to win to nil is 6/4
Germany to win 2-0 is 13/2
Gundogan to score first in a German win is 8/1