Germany vs Denmark Preview, Lineups and Predictions (EURO2024 Round of 16)

*Odds are subject to change

We move into the knockout stages of Euro 2024, and Germany opens the show against Denmark on Saturday evening in a game broadcast worldwide. The hosts were the first nation in action back on the opening day when they dismantled Scotland 5-1 to get their campaign moving. The locals are three-time winners of this trophy and aim to make it four on home soil and become Europe’s most successful team. That’s the aim, but plenty of hurdles remain before they can enter the history books.

Denmark arrives in Dortmund as the outsiders with traders, pundits, and many ex-international footballers. They have prepared free from the spotlight and now hope to cause the biggest upset of Euro 2024 by winning and eliminating the home team in the Round of 16. That’s easier said than done, of course, but the Danes are here on merit and possess the skills to compete. Will Team Denmark send shockwaves across the continent? Keep reading for our preview and predictions.

• Location: Dortmund
• Stadium: Westfalenstadion
• Date: 29 June 2024
• Kick-Off Time: 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST)
• Referee: Michael Oliver
• VAR: Stuart Attwell

Germany Team News

Germany did as expected when winning Group A, but they didn’t collect a maximum of nine points and qualify for the Round of 16 with a perfect record. Instead, the Germans posted Group A stats of two wins and a draw, bagging seven points, scoring eight goals, and conceding just two. They draw with Switzerland on matchday three after beating both Scotland and Hungary with ease.

Was that slip-up a sign the pressure is finally getting to DFB, or did they take their foot off the gas after confirming the top spot in the pool? We’ll surely find out on Saturday. Germany rested a few of their regular starters against the Swiss but will return to full strength for this quickfire return to action, and we’re expecting business as usual with another convincing home win that will give fans more to celebrate.

Denmark Team News

The Danes are still here after finishing as the runners-up behind an unconvincing England in Group C. Most pundits picked Denmark to follow the Three Lions through, and they lived up to expectations thanks to three draws, three points, two goals scored, and two conceded. It was far from the most convincing effort from Team Denmark, but fans won’t care as the team remains in the running and continues to push hard. Could they knock out the hosts and keep their dreams alive? You can make predictions ahead of kick-off.

Denmark were unbeaten in the Group thanks to two-goal level finishes with Slovenia and England before fighting out a goalless draw with Slovakia on matchday three. Their most impressive effort came against England when they refused to roll over and accept defeat despite conceding an early goal to star striker Harry Kane. Similar to Saturday, the Danes were rank outsiders but paid no attention to the media and critics.

Germany vs Denmark H2H Record and Key Numbers

When making Euro 2024 predictions, our content team likes to follow the stats, and we continue that approach ahead of this weekend’s blockbuster. The head-to-head figures show that the Germans and Danes have met 28 times previously, and the data warns us to prepare for another competitive game.

The H2H numbers show Germany is on 15 wins, with Denmark on 8, and the nations sharing 5 draws. The last two meetings ended 1-1, and there has been no more than a goal between the rivals at full-time in six games, a run stretching back to 1996. That makes for interesting reading.

Possible Lineups

• Germany (4-2-3-1): Neuer – Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Mittelstadt – Musiala, Andrich – Kroos, Gundogan, Wirtz – Havertz
• Denmark (3-4-1-2): Schmeichel – Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen – Bah, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Maehle – Eriksen – Wind, Hojlund

Where to Watch Germany vs Denmark Euro 2024 – TV and Online Live Streaming

For German fans, all the build-up, live coverage, and post-match analysis are live on RTL and ZDF. You can watch it on television or on the broadcaster’s livestream. Fans in Denmark can watch the match on TV2 Denmark. English fans who want to watch this game can do that on ITV.

Prediction

Germany progressed as winners of Group A without getting out of first gear and even coasted to a draw in their final game. All eyes will be on the hosts to see if they can make a timely return to winning ways and keep their dreams alive, especially against an opponent that has given them problems in the past.

I expect home advantage to make a huge difference here and will back Germany to win and put on a show. Taking our lead from the stats, I’m picking both teams to score and Germany to win, which will give followers interest at decent odds.

You can review our Germany vs Denmark tips page for more pre-match predictions and statistics.