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WORLD CUP 2026 · Saturday, 20 June 2026 at 21:00 BST
Germany
2 – 1
Ivory Coast

Match preview

Germany are clear favourites on ratings, with the model at 58%. Only a poor recent run (three-from-five) gives Ivory Coast a way in.

58%
Germany
18%
Draw
24%
Ivory Coast
Model fair odds
Germany
1.72
Draw
5.56
Ivory Coast
4.17

Decimal fair odds from the model probabilities before bookmaker margin.

Germany
58%
Draw
18%
Ivory Coast
24%
Elo rating: 1967 vs 1785 (+182)
Recent form: DLWWW vs —
Host advantage: Neutral venue
Model verdict: 58% / 18% / 24%
Most likely scores
Germany 1–0 (14%)
Germany 2–0 (12%)
Draw 1–1 (10%)
Germany 2–1 (10%)
Why Germany are favourites (58%)
  • Germany carry the higher Elo rating (+182 points)
  • Neutral venue — no home advantage applied
  • Germany won 3 of their last five (3W 1D 1L)
  • Head-to-head treated as neutral — too few recent meetings to weigh (10% of the blend)

These factors combine to produce the 58% / 18% / 24% verdict above.

Expected match pattern

Germany are expected to control possession and territory, while Ivory Coast will likely rely on defensive organisation and counter-attacks. An early Germany goal would force Ivory Coast 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 1.8 · Ivory Coast 0.8

Quick stats

MetricGermanyIvory Coast
Elo rating19671785
Last 5 record3W 1D 1L
Goals last 5130
Goals conceded last 560
Clean sheets last 500

Germany — last 5

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

Ivory Coast — last 5

No recent data yet.

Head to head

20 Jun 2026
Germany
21
Ivory Coast

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
Ivory Coast · 4-1-4-1
  1. 1Y. Fofana G
  2. 5W. Singo D
  3. 7O. Kossounou D
  4. 20E. Agbadou D
  5. 3G. Konan D
  6. 18I. Sangare M
  7. 15A. Diallo M
  8. 8F. Kessie M
  9. 26C. Inao Oulai M
  10. 11Y. Diomande M
  11. 9A. Bonny F

Key matchups

K. Havertz vs O. Kossounou

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

L. Sane vs F. Kessie

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

A. Bonny vs J. Tah

Ivory Coast'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.