Germany and Ivory Coast meet in Toronto on Saturday with the aim of making it two wins from two in Group E after both claimed victories in their opening games.
Julian Nagelsmann's side ran riot against Curacao and earned a massive 7-1 win to kick off their World Cup campaign in style.
Cote d'Ivoire managed just one goal, but also picked up an important three points, striking in the 90th minute to beat Ecuador.
Having both enjoyed strong starts, another triumph would put Germany or the Elephants firmly in the driving seat to progress from Group E and reach the knockout stages.
Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire betting picks and predictions
Germany to win (-188)
Germany can extend their current winning run to 11 games when they take on Cote d'Ivoire.
The 7-1 victory over Curacao saw six different players get on the scoresheet and highlighted the strength the Germans possess all over the field.
Of course, Cote d'Ivoire will be an altogether different proposition on Saturday, but Die Mannschaft should have enough quality to get the job done and make it six points from two games.
The Elephants have won six of their last seven matches, losing to Egypt, and getting the better of Ecuador was crucial to their knockout hopes.
However, Germany have already hit the ground running and should be able to go up a level having got off the mark with relative ease.
The Europeans are unlikely to record 26 shots as they did against Curacao but they should still outscore the Ivory Coast.
Both teams to score (-125)
Germany have proved they know where the net is at this summer's tournament with their seven-goal showing in the opening game.
Nagelsmann's men have been among the goals all season, scoring four in games against Finland and Switzerland and netting six against Slovakia in World Cup qualifying back in November.
While it feels Germany are destined to score every time they take to the field, Cote d'Ivoire will also be confident of notching a goal on Saturday.
Earning a narrow victory late on was reward for cutting through one of the strongest defences at the tournament.
Amad Diallo's late winner saw Cote d'Ivoire net past an Ecuador side that had conceded only five goals in their previous 13 matches.
The Elephants have scored in each of their last 10 games, while Germany have managed only one clean sheet in their last five, therefore, backing both teams to score could prove a smart move.
Kai Havertz anytime goalscorer (+110)
Germany forward Kai Havertz scored a brace in the win over Curacao, converting a penalty before netting the seventh goal in the closing stages.
The frontman has been in strong scoring form lately, hitting the opener in the friendly win over the USA, having also given Arsenal the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League final at the end of May.
Acting as a focal point as well as a scorer, Havertz helps to get the most out of his attacking team-mates while also contributing to the goal tally.
Placing a bet on him netting in Germany's second World Cup match looks like a good play.
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Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire odds
Germany | -188 |
Tie | +333 |
Cote d'Ivoire | +475 |
Germany vs. Cote d'Ivoire player props
Anytime goalscorer
Kai Havertz (Germany) | +110 |
Deniz Undav (Germany) | +140 |
Jamal Musiala (Germany) | +188 |
Amad Diallo (Cote d'Ivoire) | +333 |
Yan Diomande (Cote d'Ivoire) | +333 |
Nicolas Pepe (Cote d'Ivoire) | +450 |
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