Germany vs Paraguay: Lineups, Team News and Prediction

Germany and Paraguay face off in the high-stakes knockout rounds of the FIFA World Cup, with the European giants looking to re-establish their dominant form and the South Americans dreaming of a historic upset. This highly anticipated clash is scheduled to kick off at 20:30 UTC on Monday, 29th June 2026.

Germany vs Paraguay Form

The hosts enter this fixture following a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Ecuador in their final group game. Despite this setback, Germany's form remains strong, with five wins from their last six matches, including a 7-1 thrashing of Curacao and a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. Meanwhile, Paraguay secured their passage to the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw against Australia. The South Americans have experienced a mixed bag of results in their last six outings, recording three wins, one draw, and two defeats, which included a resilient 1-0 win over Turkiye but also a heavy 4-1 loss to the USA.

Germany vs Paraguay Head to Head

These two nations have met just twice previously. Their most recent clash ended in a thrilling 3-3 friendly draw back in 2013, while their sole World Cup encounter in 2002 ended in a narrow 1-0 victory for the European side. Because they have faced each other fewer than six times, there is no extensive head-to-head trend to analyze, though historical precedent slightly favours the Germans.

Looking for advanced AI predictions and props to enhance your soccer betting? Try out oddschecker+ now on this limited time 7-day free trial for the World Cup!

Germany vs Paraguay Odds

Click Here for the Complete Germany vs Paraguay Odds

Germany vs Paraguay Probable Lineups

Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Brown, Rüdiger, Tah, Kimmich; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Wirtz, Musiala, Sané; Havertz

Paraguay (4-4-2): Gill; Alonso, Alderete, Gómez, Cáceres; Galarza, Gómez, Cubas, Almirón; Enciso, Ávalos

Germany vs Paraguay Team News

Germany have been dealt a significant blow as defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to an ankle injury. In his absence, Real Madrid's Antonio Rüdiger will continue to anchor the defense. Up front, Deniz Undav is expected to start on the bench once again despite boasting an impressive goalscoring record in the tournament. Paraguay, on the other hand, receive a massive boost with the return of Miguel Almirón, who is available after serving a one-match suspension. Crucially, the visitors report no fresh injury concerns.

Germany vs Paraguay Match Facts

Prediction: Germany 2-0 Paraguay

Germany are predicted to secure a comfortable 2-0 victory. While the hosts must improve on their group-stage displays, their statistical superiority is overwhelming. The Germans average 61.95% possession and an 87.95% pass accuracy, allowing them to dictate play. Furthermore, their average of 21 shots per game will test a Paraguay side that averages just 28.42% possession and a 66% pass completion rate. While the visitors are strong aerially, winning 18 duels per match, they lack the creative spark to threaten a German side averaging a 7.09 team rating compared to Paraguay's 6.54.

Best Bet: Germany to Win to Nil Check out the best odds on BetMGM Sportsbook

Given Paraguay's struggles in possession and their average of just eight shots per game, they will find it incredibly difficult to breach the German defense. With the hosts expected to dominate the ball and control the tempo, backing them to win without conceding offers excellent value.

More Soccer Odds

• Click here to see all FIFA World Cup match odds
• Spain and France are early tournament favorites, can anyone stop them? Check World Cup Winner Odds
• Looking for more soccer odds? Check out our complete list, including Premier League, La Liga, and More