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Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup Group E Match Preview and Predictions

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Germany face Ivory Coast in a pivotal Group E clash at the 2026 World Cup.

Germany enter the match high on confidence after a dominant 7-1 opening win against Curacao. Ivory Coast also started their campaign with a victory, edging out Ecuador 1-0.

Key Match Details

  • Ivory Coast are favored to avoid defeat, with a Double Chance (Win or Draw) option available at -125 odds.
  • A high-scoring affair is expected: Over 2.5 Total Goals and Both Teams to Score is offered at +110.
  • Germany have scored over 2.5 goals in each of their last six matches.
  • Both teams have scored in four of Germany's last five outings.
  • The last meeting between these sides was a 2-2 draw in a 2009 friendly.

Player to Watch

Kai Havertz is in red-hot form. After scoring twice against Curacao, he became the first German player to record multi-goal games in consecutive World Cups since Miroslav Klose. He has 24 goals in 59 international appearances and is priced at +130 to score anytime.

Predicted Lineups

Germany: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum; Pavlovic, Nmecha; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz

Ivory Coast: Fofana; Doue, Singo, Agbadou, Konan; Diomande, Kessie, Sangare; Toure, Diallo, Pepe; Wahi