Germany welcomes Ukraine to Weserstadion Monday with kickoff from Breman, Germany, set for noon ET. Below, we preview BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Germany vs. Ukraine odds, and make our best soccer bets, picks and predictions.
This will be the 1st of a string of friendlies for the German National Team. Germany will take on Poland Friday and then Columbia on June 20. Bayern Munich F Leroy Sane, Man City M Ilkay Gundogan and M Chelsea Kai Havertz are among the key names on the German side. Since a disappointing 2022 World Cup, Germany has taken down Peru 2-0 and lost 3-2 to Belgium.
Ukraine played 9 times throughout 2022, but failed to make the World Cup. In its lone 2023 performance, a UEFA EURO qualifier, it lost 2-0 to England. Arsenal M Oleksandr Zinchenko is the key player to keep an eye on.
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Germany vs. Ukraine odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 6:55 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Germany -300 (bet $300 to win $100) | Ukraine +675 (bet $100 to win $675) | Draw +450
- Over/Under: 3.5 (O: +125 | U: -175)
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Germany vs. Ukraine picks and predictions
Prediction
Germany 2, Ukraine 0
Moneyline (ML)
PASS.
Despite not getting to the knockout stage in the World Cup, Germany is one of the most complete teams in the world. From the backline to the forwards, it has enough depth and firepower to light up a thin Ukraine side.
While the score in the Ukraine-England friendly was 2-0, Ukraine was held without a shot on target while England had 8 and 18 shots in total. Germany isn’t that far off England in terms of talent, but at (-300), it is far too expensive to play outright.
Over/Under (O/U)
TAKE ALTERNATE UNDER 2.5 (+140).
These teams have played 8 times in their history, and the Under at this total is 4-4. However, it is a friendly, so the top talent for Germany may not be available or may see limited minutes.
That said, Ukraine did hold England to just 2 goals and was heavily limited offensively, which should be repeated by a strong German backline. Germany has gone Under this total in 8 of its 13 matches since the start of 2022, so scoring hasn’t been a key component for it lately either.
Put it all together and take the UNDER 2.5 (+140).
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