Greece continue to set the pace in Nations League Group A2 after accruing seven points from three matches, but they face a tricky task against resurgent Germany at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki on Sunday.
Advancing to the knockout rounds is a realistic aim for the Greeks, who are making a mockery of their fourth seed status.
Ivan Jovanovic's side flew out of the traps with victories away to Serbia (2-1) and Germany (1-0) and were left feeling slightly disappointed by Thursday's 2-2 draw at home to the Netherlands.
The Greeks had raced into a two-goal half-time lead against the Dutch, but standards slipped in the second half as the Oranje fought back and rescued a well-deserved point.
However, Greece remain two points ahead of the Dutch and are holding a three-point advantage over Germany, who they defeated 1-0 in Augsburg on matchday two.
Germany were under pressure after failing to win either of their opening two Nations League matches, but they gave a strong response on Thursday with a thoroughly dominant 2-0 success over Serbia.
Goals from Tom Bischof and Florian Wirtz saw off the Serbs, who could have no complaints after losing the shot count 32 to one.
Greece v Germany Tips Summary
Best Bet - Germany to win @ 17/20
Alternative Bet - Germany to win and both teams to score @ 5/2
Bet Builder - Florian Wirtz to score anytime, Christos Zafeiris to commit two or more fouls & Over 2 goals @ 21/4
Greece v Germany Prediction
Best Bet: Germany to win @ 17/20
Germany were none too impressed by last Sunday's 1-0 loss at home to Greece but they can exact swift revenge by securing maximum points in the return fixture in Thessaloniki.
Jurgen Klopp's novel decision to effectively select different squads for matches one to two and fixtures three to four left him open to criticism.
However, he could end up with a last laugh because the extra freshness of his players could be key to defeating the Greeks and getting back into contention for a top-two finish.
Greece are in a strong position but there were signs of the schedule taking its toll when they conceded two second-half goals in Thursday's 2-2 draw at home to the Netherlands.
Germany cruised to a 2-0 victory over Serbia on the same evening, and their steady improvement can continue with a win over the sectional leaders.
Alternative Bet: Germany to win and both teams to score @ 5/2
While Germany's fixture against Serbia developed into an exercise of attack versus defence, their clash with Greece is likely to be a more end-to-end affair.
The Greeks have plenty of offensive quality and have netted in six of their last seven competitive matches.
It is not too hard to imagine the home side getting on the scoresheet, but they might struggle to keep the visitors out.
Greece faced 19 goal attempts in their draw with the Dutch and they could be enticed into another open game by the Germans, who can score multiple goals.
Greece v Germany Prediction Bet Builder Tip
Florian Wirtz to score anytime
Christos Zafeiris to commit two or more fouls
Over 2 goals
Pays 21/4
Klopp's selection process meant having to wait a little longer to have a look at some of his top talent, including Florian Wirtz, who had to wait until matchday three to make his first start of the competition.
Wirtz came off the bench in last Sunday's 1-0 loss at home to Greece, but he played the whole game against Serbia and popped up with a 61st minute goal.
After the game, Klopp spoke enthusiastically about Wirtz's contribution and talked about his style of play being well suited to the Liverpool player.
It could be just the start of a fruitful relationship and it would be no great surprise to see Wirtz on the scoresheet for a second successive game.
Greece will be facing a very different Germany side to last weekend and may struggle to avoid a high-scoring loss.
Germany should dominate the ball and efforts to break up their attacks could be led by PAOK midfielder Christos Zafeiris, who has been carded in four of his last seven club appearances.
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Key Match Stats
Greece have won just one of their last five home matches
The Greeks haven't kept a clean sheet in any of their last six home matches
Germany have won 12 of their last 16 fixtures
Germany have won four of the last five matches between the teams
Three of the last four matches between the teams have featured goals for both sides
Germany have started the scoring in three of their last five fixtures
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