Germany vs Ivory Coast Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds for Saturday, June 20th
Germany and Ivory Coast face off in a highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup Group E clash on Saturday, 20th June 2026. Read our lineups, team news, and Germany vs. Ivory Coast prediction and best bet for Saturday, June 20th.
OC Staff - June 20, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadGermany vs Ivory Coast Prediction: Can Germany Continue Offensive Onslaught in Second World Cup Match?
Germany and Ivory Coast face off in a highly-anticipated FIFA World Cup Group E clash on Saturday, June 20th at 4 PM ET. With both nations occupying the top two spots in the group, this fixture is set to be a crucial encounter in determining who progresses as group winners. The venue for this match is not specified, but the stakes could not be higher.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Recent Results
The hosts head into this game in sensational form, currently sitting top of the overall standings after a resounding 7-1 victory over Curacao in their group opener. The home side has been dominant lately, winning five of their last six matches, including friendly wins over the USA and Ghana. Meanwhile, the visitors are also flying high after a hard-fought 1-0 win against Ecuador in their opening match. The African side has won four of their last five completed matches, notably defeating France 2-1 in a friendly, with their only recent slip-up being a 3-2 loss to Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Head to Head
Historically, encounters between these two sides have been extremely rare. They have met only twice before, with their most recent completed fixture ending in a thrilling 2-2 friendly draw back in November 2009. A scheduled friendly in March 2026 was cancelled, meaning this highly anticipated World Cup group-stage clash will be their first-ever competitive meeting.
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Germany vs. Ivory Coast Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Where: BMO Field, Toronto, Canada
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
Germany vs Ivory Coast Probable Lineups
Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Brown, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Kimmich; Pavlovic, Nmecha; Wirtz, Havertz, Musiala; Undav
Ivory Coast (4-4-2): Fofana; Konan, Agbadou, Singo, Doué; Diallo, Fofana, Kessie, Diomande; Pépé, Wahi
Germany's 4-2-3-1 system will look to dominate possession, where they average a commanding 64.65% with an 86.97% pass accuracy. Their attacking threat is clear, averaging 26 shots per game. In contrast, the visitors' 4-4-2 setup will rely on physical battles, particularly in the air, where they win an average of 17 aerial duels per game compared to the hosts' 9.
Germany vs Ivory Coast Team News
Deniz Undav is expected to be called into the starting lineup for the hosts after impressing off the bench, which sees Kai Havertz drop deeper and Jamal Musiala move to the right. For the visitors, defender Evan Ndicka remains doubtful with a hamstring injury, but Amad Diallo is set to start after scoring the winner against Ecuador, replacing Bazoumana Toure.
Prediction: Germany 2-1 Ivory Coast
Germany’s attacking quality, highlighted by their seven-goal opening display, makes them favorites. With a superior team rating of 7.55 compared to the visitors' 6.85, Julian Nagelsmann's side should eventually break down the Elephants' defense. However, the visitors possess dangerous forwards in Pépé and Wahi who can exploit a German defense that conceded against Curacao. Expect a tight but entertaining 2-1 win for the hosts.
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Given the attacking talent on display and Germany's defensive vulnerability in their opener, backing both teams to find the back of the net is a highly attractive option. Germany's high-volume shooting guarantees they will create chances, but their possession-heavy style often leaves space on the counter-attack for clinical sides like the Ivory Coast to exploit.
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