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Thursday’s final matchup has been one-sided in the past, but Poland have put together a squad that nearly rivals the talent of Germany’s for Euro 2016. Poland recorded their first-ever Euro victory in their opener against Northern Ireland, but will be without their starting keeper Thursday against the reigning World Cup champions.
Here’s a look at all the betting information you need to know, along with a prediction for Tuesday’s match:
Germany vs. Poland Betting Info
Spread: Germany -1 (-120), Poland +1 (Even)
Moneyline: Germany (-200), Poland (+550), Draw (+325)
Over/Under: Over 2.5 (-125), Under 2.5 (+105)
Prediction
Wojciech Szczesny suffered a thigh injury in their opener, and Poland will be without the Arsenal keeper for today’s derby. He didn’t have to do much in the opener, as Poland held their opponent to just one total shot, which went wide. Still, Szczesny will be replaced by either Lukasz Fabianski or Artur Boruc in goal.
At the other end, it’s imperative that Poland get Robert Lewandowski moving in their second match. The Bayern striker was held without a shot against Northern Ireland, but he will be a needed threat against Germany. The Germans are well aware of his skill, as Lewandowski has scored in two of Poland’s last three matches against Germany.
Germany had a slow start to Euro 2016, but dominated the second half against Ukraine for a 2-0 victory. They’ll need a full 90 minutes of quality against Poland, who are also coming off their first clean sheet in their Euro history.
Mats Hummels could be available for Germany, but Joachim Low has told reporters that he won’t risk the health of his center back. Hummels is dealing with a calf injury, and will sit behind Jerome Boateng and Shkodran Mustafi in the lineup until he is fully recovered.
With both teams entering Thursday already holding three points, there’s no excuse not to go for the full result. With Germany’s skill and Poland’s abillity to counter, this has the potential to be one of the tournament’s best matches. Germany are the better squad, but if they don’t convert their chances Poland will make them pay.
Prediction: 2-0 Germany
Best Bet: Toni Kroos to score anytime (+400)
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