Germany return to World Cup qualifying action in complete control of their group and can all but seal their place at next year’s tournament with a win over Luxembourg on Friday. After a dominant 4–0 victory in the reverse fixture, Julian Nagelsmann’s side will be looking to repeat the performance and boost their goal difference ahead of a possible group decider with Slovakia.
Luxembourg, by contrast, have endured a difficult campaign, losing all their matches and conceding heavily. With only pride left to play for, they will hope to make life difficult for the visitors, though Germany’s superior quality should quickly tell.
Nagelsmann’s Men Expected to Cruise
Injury setbacks to Nadiem Amiri and Nico Schlotterbeck have opened the door for youngsters like Assan Ouédraogo, who has been impressive for RB Leipzig. The return of Leroy Sané also adds more attacking firepower to a side already boasting Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, and Niclas Füllkrug.
Germany have scored freely throughout the qualifiers, averaging three goals per game, and Nagelsmann is expected to urge his players to keep the pressure high to ensure qualification. Against a Luxembourg side that has shipped multiple goals in every match, another convincing win looks inevitable.
Prediction: Luxembourg 0–4 Germany
Tip: Germany to win & over 2.5 goals
