Get our Germany vs Paraguay prediction, lineups, and betting tips ahead of Monday's match. Discover the best odds and bet builder picks for this clash.
Germany vs Paraguay Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 29 June 2026 |
Match Time | 21:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Boston Stadium |
Germany meet Paraguay in the World Cup 2026 last 32 at Boston Stadium on Monday 29 June, kick-off 21:30 UK time, with a place in the knockout rounds proper on the line.
Germany topped Group E on six points, hammering Curaçao 7-1 and edging Ivory Coast 2-1, before a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador reminded everyone they are beatable.
Paraguay sneaked through as one of the best third-placed sides, recovering from an opening loss with back-to-back clean sheets against Türkiye and Australia. Stubborn is the word.
The pair have met just once at a World Cup, Germany winning 1-0 in the 2002 Round of 16. The head-to-head reads one Germany win and one draw.
Germany vs Paraguay Form
Germany backed up the Win Market in seven of their last 10 outings, including a 7-1 rout of Curaçao and a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast, before the 2-1 loss to Ecuador. Deniz Undav has carried the goal threat, with a 94th-minute winner against Ivory Coast among his group-stage contributions, even if he keeps being named on the bench.
Paraguay finished Group D with four points and have turned defensive grit into a habit, edging Türkiye 1-0 and grinding out a goalless draw with Australia. Their Win Market has landed four times in their last 10. Julio Enciso has been the creative spark, providing assists in two of his last three appearances, and the back line looks genuinely stubborn.
Germany vs Paraguay Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Germany: Nico Schlotterbeck (Injured/out)
Paraguay: No injury or suspension concerns
Germany
Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out for the rest of the tournament with an ankle injury, while Antonio Rüdiger continues at the back. Deniz Undav looks set to settle for a place on the bench again despite his strong record at the finals.
Paraguay
Paraguay have no injury worries to speak of. Miguel Almirón is available again after sitting out the Australia game through suspension and comes straight back into the side.
Germany vs Paraguay Predicted Lineup
Germany
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Rüdiger, Brown; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sané, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz
Paraguay
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Gill; Cáceres, Alderete, G. Gómez, Alonso; Almirón, D. Gómez, Cubas, Galarza; Enciso, Ávalos
Germany vs Paraguay Key Stats & Match Facts
Germany's Win Market has landed in seven of their last 10 matches.
Germany racked up 10 goals across the group stage, headlined by that 7-1 thrashing of Curaçao.
Paraguay kept consecutive clean sheets to close the group, beating Türkiye 1-0 and drawing 0-0 with Australia.
Paraguay held firm in the 1-0 win over Türkiye despite playing the entire second half with 10 men and facing 32 shot attempts.
The two nations have met once before at a World Cup, Germany winning 1-0 in the 2002 Round of 16.
Germany vs Paraguay Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Germany have far too much quality going forward for a Paraguay side built on keeping things tight. The projected total points to a low-scoring affair, but Germany's firepower up front should be enough to get the job done. Germany 2-1 Paraguay.
Best Bets
Germany are rated heavy favourites here, with their Win Market landing in seven of their last 10 outings and a 74% win probability behind them, so backing Germany to win at 4/11 with Betfred is the obvious anchor, even if the price is short.
For a bit more value in what shapes up as a tight, goal-shy fixture, Both Teams to Score at 11/10 with Betfred fits the projected scoreline nicely, with Paraguay's threat on the counter making a goal at each end a genuine possibility.
Germany vs Paraguay Bet Builder
Our three-leg bet builder backs a Germany win, cards for both Miguel Almirón and Junior Alonso as Paraguay scrap to contain the hosts.
Germany are clear favourites and their Win Market has landed in seven of their last 10 outings. That is the foundation of the slip, and the quality gap between these sides makes it a fair call.
Miguel Almirón walks straight back in after suspension and will be asked to track back constantly. Under that defensive strain, a card is a fair shout for the carded leg.
Junior Alonso faces a brief against quick, agile German attackers and is prone to a booking when stretched, which rounds off the four legs nicely.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 35/1 and is as short as 20/1 elsewhere.
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Germany vs Paraguay Talking Points
This is a clash of styles. Germany arrive as overwhelming favourites, but the 2-1 defeat to Ecuador on 25 June ended an 11-match unbeaten run and showed they can be got at. Paraguay, meanwhile, have made themselves awkward to break down, and they carry a threat from the off; Matías Galarza scored the fastest goal of the group stage, finding the net just 64 seconds into the 1-0 win over Türkiye. The history is thin, the pair meeting only once at a World Cup, Germany edging it 1-0 in the 2002 Round of 16 through an 88th-minute Oliver Neuville goal. Expect Germany to dominate the ball, with Wirtz and Musiala looking to unlock the defence, while Paraguay sit deep and hope to nick something on the break.
Germany vs Paraguay Predictions FAQs
When is the Germany vs Paraguay World Cup 2026 match?
The World Cup 2026 match between Germany and Paraguay takes place on Monday 29 June 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:30 UK time.
What is the prediction for Germany vs Paraguay?
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