Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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Following what was a hugely predictable win against tournament minnows Curacao, the Germans go in search of a second straight win on Friday, when they’ll take on the Ivory Coast in Toronto.
We all knew that Die Nationalelf would prove to be too strong for Curacao, and that’s exactly what happened. Now up against better opposition, can they be as destructive in the final third? The Ivorians picked up a huge opening-game win against Ecuador, and off the back of that, they should fancy themselves to cause the Germans a few problems.
We know that this German team has bags of offensive quality, and they can be very creative too, so don’t be surprised if they once again do a fair amount of damage. However, on this occasion, they could be hit back a lot harder than they were against Curacao, leaving us to conclude that a high-scoring game is on the menu at BMO Field. Over 3.0 Goals is the way to go in the betting.
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Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +6 |
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2
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | +1 |
Germany and Côte d'Ivoire Latest Matches
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 30, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 17, 2025 - World Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
May 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 30, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 17, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 7, 2025 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 27, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 14, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 4, 2025 - World Cup
Mar 20, 2025 - UEFA Nations League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 4, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 10, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 6, 2026 - AFCON
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 14, 2026 - World Cup
Jan 6, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 28, 2025 - AFCON
Dec 24, 2025 - AFCON
Oct 14, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 5, 2025 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 4, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 10, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 31, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Germany - Côte d'Ivoire: Form Analysis
Julian Naglesmann’s German team came into the tournament off the back of a fine run of results, winning nine games straight, beating the likes of USA and Switzerland during that time, so we knew that they were strong. We didn’t exactly learn anything new against Curacao, but it was pleasing how the Germans stuck to their task and didn’t let up, scoring seven goals. The question is: has that game prepared them sufficiently for what will be a greater test against a more offensively capable Ivorian team?
It was pleasing how the Germans stuck to their task and didn’t let up, scoring seven goals.
The Ivorians also came into the tournament in strong form having beaten the likes of South Korea, Scotland and even France in 2026. Their opening game against Ecuador was always going to be tricky, with the South Americans having made a name for themselves as a team that is not easy to beat. But, the Africans played very well, adopting a positive style, and they got their rewards when the reliable Amad Diallo popped up with a late winner.
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Côte d'Ivoire v Germany last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
O. Baumann
A. Nubel
DefenderM. Thiaw
A. Rudiger
W. Anton
D. Raum
MidfielderJ. Leweling
A. Ouedraogo
A. Stiller
P. Gross
L. Goretzka
N. Amiri
ForwardD. Undav
M. Beier
N. Woltemade
M. Kone
A. Lafont
DefenderO. Kossounou
C. Operi
E. Ndicka
O. Diomande
MidfielderP. Guiagon
J. Seri
C. Inao Oulai
I. Sangare
ForwardA. Diallo
S. Adingra
E. Guessand
A. Bonny
O. Diakite
Missing players
E. Ndicka
ForwardE. Wahi
Germany & Côte d'Ivoire Squad Analysis
Looking for continuity, Julian Nagelsmann isn’t expected to change much ahead of this game against the Ivory Coast. His starters all did what was asked of them against Curacao, so it would be a surprise to see many alterations here. Jamal Musiala capped a decent performance with a goal and is likely to start again, having been taken off to preserve fitness on 64 minutes, while Nathanial Brown, who scored his first ever goal for Germany in that win over Curacao, is also expected to start again.
Ivorian boss Emerse Faé will also be happy with how his team performed in the first game
Ivorian boss Emerse Faé will also be happy with how his team performed in the first game, though he may be slightly more tempted than Naglesmann to switch it up a little. It was a surprise that Amad Diallo did not start against Ecuador, and as the Manchester United forward came on and scored the winner he should be brought into the starting XI ahead of this game.
Most goals and assists
Germany
Côte d'Ivoire
K. Havertz
(2 Goals)
A. Diallo
(1 Goals)
J. Kimmich
(2 Assists)
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D. Undav
(2 Assists)
W. Singo
(1 Assists)
Germany - Côte d'Ivoire Key Points
- Germany have scored more than one goal in each of their last seven matches.
- The Ivorians have scored in each of their last ten.
- Ivory Coast put two past France in their penultmate game.
- Since the start of the warm-up matches, the Germans have scored 13 goals in three games.
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Our Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire Prediction
It goes without saying, with their seven goals scored in the first round of fixtures, the Germans played at a high intensity, looking to create lots of chances, and were very clinical too, which isn’t out of character for the German team we’ve seen in the last couple of years.
Both sides are coming into the second group game in winning ways, which will have given them plenty of confidence, which is even more essential for the Ivorians. This should allow both to play with freedom in an attacking game, as neither will want to extinguish the flames of victory.
Our Germany vs Ivory Coast Pick: Over 3.0 Goals.
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