Germany v Curacao Prediction: Schlotterbeck 15/4 to get on the scoresheet

Germany were eliminated in the group stage of the last two World Cups, but they are among the fancied teams this summer and will expect a winning start against Curacao in their Group E opener at NRG Stadium in Houston.

A greater number of one-sided contests are anticipated at the first 48-team World Cup, which has made it easier than ever for international minnows to earn a seat at the party.

And there is no smaller nation in finals history than Curacao, who advanced as Group B winners in CONCACAF qualifying.

Curacao's lack of experience is partially offset by their 78-year-old head coach Dick Advocaat, who is preparing for his third World Cup campaign, but they face a huge step up in class against the Germans, who have the ability to mount a serious challenge.

Germany reached the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 - where they suffered a 2-1 extra-time loss to Spain - and they will be aiming to build on that effort by going deep in their 19th successive appearance on the biggest stage.

Germany v Curacao Tips Summary

Best Bet - Germany to win 5-0 @ 8/1
Alternative Bet - Nico Schottlerbeck to score anytime @ 15/4
Bet Builder - Kai Havertz to score first, Florian Wirtz to assist, & Germany to win by at least four goals @ 11/1

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Germany v Curacao Prediction

Best Bet: Germany to win 5-0 @ 8/1

Germany's struggles at Qatar 2022 commenced with a 2-1 loss to Japan in their opening game, but they will be keen to impress from the first whistle against Curacao and should ease to a high-scoring victory in Group E.

The Germans famously won 7-1 against Brazil in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals and there is every chance of them routing Curacao, who are in danger of being way out of their depth.

Curacao completed their preparations with a 4-0 victory over Aruba, but they had lost the previous three matches, including a 4-1 reverse away to Scotland, where they were hampered by the first half dismissal of centre-forward Jurgen Locadia.

The Scots had no problems overwhelming Advocaat's side, who struggled to cope with a physical, high-tempo approach.

Germany will have taken note and their combination of power, plus an abundance of technical quality, could pave the way for an even more dominant success.

Alternative Bet: Nico Schlotterbeck to score anytime @ 15/4

Curacao are likely to defend deep, so it makes sense for Germany to put plenty of balls into the box.

Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck, scorer of five Bundesliga goals last season, will be a key target and he looks overpriced to find the net.

Germany v Curacao Bet Builder Tip

• Kai Havertz to score first goal

• Florian Wirtz to assist

• Germany to win by at least four goals

  Pays 11/1

The gulf in class between Germany and Curacao should soon be reflected on the scoresheet and Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz could be the man to land the first blow.

Havertz has been used in a variety of positions for Arsenal and hasn’t been a prolific scorer.

However, he is regularly used as a centre-forward for his country and may be ready to add to his tally of 22 international goals.

Germany possess several technically gifted players, including Florian Wirtz, who has just completed a mixed first season as a Liverpool player.

Wirtz is getting to know the Premier League but he looks more at ease in national team colours and can come up with at least one creative moment in a wide-margin victory.

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Key Match Stats

• Germany have won their last nine matches

• The Germans have opened the scoring in eight of their last nine fixtures

• Germany have won their last four competitive games without conceding

• Germany have led at the break and gone on to win in three of their last four competitive fixtures

• Curacao have lost three of their last four matches

• Four of Curacao's last six games have featured at least four goals

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