2018 World Cup Betting Prediction: Germany vs. Sweden Odds

Germany are in danger of becoming the third consecutive defending World Cup champions to fail to make it out of the group stage. They’re huge favourites on the World Cup odds board against Sweden but are coming off a 1-0 defeat to Mexico in their opening match of the tournament.

 2018 World Cup: Germany vs. Sweden Betting Analysis

Germany have scored just six goals in their last seven matches overall following last week’s 1-0 defeat to Mexico. Die Mannschaft are also paying +137 at -1.5 goals on the Asian handicap at Sports Interaction, but only five of the 23 matches at the 2018 World Cup have been decided by more than a one-goal differential.

There’s been just nine total goals scored in Sweden’s last nine matches overall. The under 2.5-goals is priced at -107 at for Saturday’s match between Germany and Sweden.

The Germans are still the fourth faves to win the World Cup (+672) behind France (+635), Spain (+500) and Brazil (+396).

Germany

Manager Joachim Low made a bold decision to leave EPL Young Player of the Year Leroy Sane of his squad. Germany weren’t missing the attacking wide qualities that Sane brings to the table against Mexico, but they looked out of sorts all match. The pundits are having fun at Low’s expense with the defending champions coming off an embarrassing loss.

Germany have world-class players all over the pitch but they’re players were sloppy on the ball and out of positions too often against Mexico. Central defender Mats Hummels said after the match he and his teammates turned the ball over too often. Mexico dispossessed Germany 17 times and lost possession themselves just four times.

Sweden

The Swedes used a 4-4-2 formation against South Korea but will likely move to a lineup with just one striker against Germany. Bettors should expect to see Marcus Berg as the lone forward up top. He’s priced at +299 to score at any time during the match at Sports Interaction.

Germany vs. Sweden Arabia Prediction

Germany 1, Sweden 0: The Blue-Yellow are well organized and will make things tight in the first half but Germany will eventually grab the lead and hold on for the win.