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WORLD CUP 2026 · Sunday, 14 June 2026 at 18:00 BST
Germany
7 – 1
Curaçao

Match preview

Germany are clear favourites on ratings, with the model at 68%. Only a poor recent run (three-from-five) gives Curaçao a way in.

68%
Germany
15%
Draw
17%
Curaçao
Model fair odds
Germany
1.47
Draw
6.67
Curaçao
5.88

Decimal fair odds from the model probabilities before bookmaker margin.

Germany
68%
Draw
15%
Curaçao
17%
Elo rating: 1967 vs 1663 (+304)
Recent form: DLWWW vs LDLWL
Host advantage: Neutral venue
Model verdict: 68% / 15% / 17%
Most likely scores
Germany 2–0 (16%)
Germany 1–0 (15%)
Germany 3–0 (11%)
Draw 1–1 (8%)
Why Germany are favourites (68%)
  • Germany carry the higher Elo rating (+304 points)
  • Neutral venue — no home advantage applied
  • Germany won 3 of their last five (3W 1D 1L)
  • Curaçao mixed recent form (1W 1D 3L)
  • Head-to-head treated as neutral — too few recent meetings to weigh (10% of the blend)

These factors combine to produce the 68% / 15% / 17% verdict above.

Expected match pattern

Germany are expected to control possession and territory, while Curaçao will likely rely on defensive organisation and counter-attacks — a setup their recent results suggest they may struggle to sustain. An early Germany goal would force Curaçao to open up, raising the chance of a multi-goal result; the longer it stays level, the more pressure shifts onto the favourites.

Expected goals: Germany 2.1 · Curaçao 0.5

Quick stats

MetricGermanyCuraçao
Elo rating19671663
Last 5 record3W 1D 1L1W 1D 3L
Goals last 5136
Goals conceded last 5613
Clean sheets last 502

Germany — last 5

  • Dv Paraguay11
  • L@ Ecuador12
  • Wv Ivory Coast21
  • Wv Curaçao71
  • W@ USA21

Curaçao — last 5

  • Lv Ivory Coast02
  • D@ Ecuador00
  • L@ Germany17
  • Wv Aruba40
  • L@ Scotland14

Head to head

14 Jun 2026
Germany
71
Curaçao

Confirmed lineups

Germany · 4-2-3-1
  1. 1M. Neuer G
  2. 6J. Kimmich D
  3. 4J. Tah D
  4. 15N. Schlotterbeck D
  5. 18N. Brown D
  6. 23F. Nmecha M
  7. 5A. Pavlovic M
  8. 19L. Sane M
  9. 10J. Musiala M
  10. 17F. Wirtz M
  11. 7K. Havertz F
Curaçao · 4-3-1-2
  1. 1E. Room G
  2. 5S. Floranus D
  3. 23R. Bazoer D
  4. 18A. Obispo D
  5. 24D. Fonville D
  6. 8L. Comenencia M
  7. 10L. Bacuna M
  8. 7J. Bacuna M
  9. 21T. Chong M
  10. 9J. Locadia F
  11. 12S. Hansen F

Key matchups

K. Havertz vs R. Bazoer

Germany's focal point in attack against the heart of Curaçao's defence.

L. Sane vs L. Bacuna

The central-midfield battle most likely to decide who controls possession and territory.

J. Locadia vs J. Tah

Curaçao's main outlet — how Germany's central defence handles him shapes the counter-attack threat.

Predictions are model output, not betting advice. The model blends an Elo rating, last-5 form and host advantage; ratings update after every tournament result, and fair odds and likely scorelines are derived from the same blend. Bet responsibly — 18+. See PuntHub for verified tipster services.