Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
4-4-1-1

Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(23) 17 Goals 11 (19)
33.7 Average Age 38.4
185.8 Average Height (cm) 183.3
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in EURO Qualification Grp. D.

Missing Players

Germany
Scotland

Team News

Germany
Scotland
  • Sidney Sam has been called up to the squad following the 2-4 defeat to Argentina in midweek, with Julian Draxler picking up an injury in that match, joining the likes of Özil and Hummels on the sidelines.
  • With Jerome Boateng also a doubt the centre-back partnership from Wednesday of Höwedes and Ginter may have to start again.
  • Perhaps the main competition for a starting berth could come at right-back, with youngster Antonio Rüdiger hoping to get the nod over Kevin Großkreutz.
  • Graham Dorrans, Christope Berra and Andrew Robertson have all withdrawn from Gordon Strachan's squad through injury.
  • The manager has confirmed that fit-again Darren Fletcher will captain the side, with Scott Brown, who skippered the side in his absence, now out with a hamstring injury.
  • Craig Forsyth could earn only his second international appearance, this time from the start at left-back.

Prediction

  • Germany had a reminder that they are by no means the finished article following their World Cup success after a defeat to Argentina in midweek in which they looked very vulnerable at the back, with the likes of Lahm and Mertesacker having retired.
  • Both managers have to contend with a number of absentees through injury so neither side will be at full strength but, despite looking thin on the ground, Germany still have real quality within their ranks.
  • Joachim Löw's side should have enough to break down Scotland's resolve and secure a relatively comfortable scoreline.
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User Predictions

Comments (18)

 
  • Durm should have been sent off when he tackled Naismith. 1-1 would have been a fair result Mulgrew was just stupid getting sent off for that

  • Although I really am. Tight but exciting group.

  • Hard luck Scotland. I'm not looking forward to facing you guys at Celtic Park

  • did reus get off injured?

  • @opricaalex off for 5 weeks...

  • Germany are laid-back team.

  • Naismith can be a big threat for Germany's defenders. Trio Germans; Schurrle, Gotze and Reus will be hard to stop for Scotlands.

  • @Joshuaa , He has been superb for Everton but here he does not have a Mirallas, a Baines or a Coleman to support.

  • Naismith to score ! 3-1 for Germany.

  • germany to win 5-0

  • Unless this game is being played only for 10 minutes, Germany will win by more than 2-0.

  • Reus will be the man...

  • lets go deutcshland.

  • @Ffaris Support your own country, du scheiss.

  • @rkmiitm how abt u shut up for a change u Geseki.