Germany vs Ivory Coast Prediction and Betting Tips

Match details

• Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026
• Matchday 2, Saturday, June 20, 2026
• Time – 11 pm
• Venue – Toronto Stadium

Why This Match Matters

Two winners from the opening day are colliding in Toronto for a chance to seal qualification to the Round of 32 as early as possible and avoid the pressure that comes with late drama. Germany produced the performance of matchday one as their magnificent free-scoring juggernaut milled 7-1 over debutants Curacao. The last time they produced that scoreline, they were thrashing hosts and record five-time champions Brazil en route to winning the 2014 title. Ivory Coast, on the other hand, arrive in this match with late-match nerve after Amad Diallo’s late stoppage-time strike earned them three points over Ecuador. Germany sit top of Group E with a better goal advantage.

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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann was honest, acknowledging that his team needed exactly this kind of result for confidence. However, he was quick to point out that some defensive vulnerabilities might have been exposed if they were to face a better team than Curacao. Now, in this match 33 of the tournament, Toronto will provide the first real test of whether those vulnerabilities are a genuine concern or not against this defensively disciplined Elephants who also have quality going forward, led by the Manchester United forward.

Ivory Coast’s win over Ecuador was considerably more dramatic as the South Americans, unbeaten in 19 matches prior, dominated long spells of the first half and struck the crossbar twice and hit the uprights as well. But Emerse Fae’s side absorbed the pressure and made some tactical adjustments that were rewarded in the 90th minute after Amad Diallo, who had replaced Toure Bazoumana in the 56th, calmly slotted home from Wilfried Singo’s pass. That was Ivory Coast’s first World Cup win in 12 years. The manner of that victory tells its own story about this Ivorian generation’s mentality heading into Toronto.

Germany vs Ivory Coast head-to-head stats

2009 – Germany 2-2 Ivory Coast

These two giants of their respective continents have only met once back in 2009, when Germany scored late to share the spoils. They were meant to meet in a preparatory friendly, but the match was cancelled after the FIFA World Cup draws pooled them in the same group.

Germany’s recent form – WWWWW

Germany’s last five matches

June 14, 26 – Germany 7-1 Curacao

June 6, 26 – USA 1-2 Germany

May 31, 26 – Germany 4-1 Finland

March 30, 26 – Germany 2-1 Ghana

March 27, 26 – Switzerland 3-4 Germany

Goals scored – 19

Goals conceded – 7

Key trends from recent matches

Germany has won ten matches on the bounce and is coming into this on the back of a 7-1 rout over debutants Curacao. That result exposed a scary attacking talent with six different scorers, including Kai Havertz, who netted a double. The Germans have managed to net 19 goals in the last five matches, which is roughly an average of 3.9 goals per match. While they have only conceded seven in those five matches, it is important to note that they have managed only one clean sheet in their last five fixtures.

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Ivory Coast’s recent form – WWWWW

Ivory Coast’s last five matches

June 15, 26 – Ivory Coast 1-0 Ecuador

June 9, 26 – Philadelphia Union 0-2 Ivory Coast

June 4, 26 – France 1-2 Ivory Coast

March 31, 26 – Scotland 0-1 Ivory Coast

March 28, 26 – South Korea 0-4 Ivory Coast

Goals scored –10

Goals conceded – 1

Key trends from recent matches

Ivory Coast’s key strength is its teamwork and compact defensive nature that has seen it concede only one goal in its last five, which came in a 2-1 victory over 2018 champions and 2022 finalists France in a friendly. In that match, they came from a goal down to score two second-half strikes to win the match. They have also beaten Scotland and South Korea during that period and should be able to give Germany’s attackers the real test.

Germany team news

Germany will definitely miss the services of Serge Gnabry, who is out through injury, but has a clean bill of health for those available in camp.  

Key players: Kai Havertz was the only player who netted twice in the 7-1 rout of Curacao despite scoring the second from the spot, as he was Germany’s lone striker upfront and should maintain the same role in this match after scooping the player of the match gong on the occasion.  Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala have arguably the most creative midfield duo at this World Cup, while Joshua Kimmich operates deep as he dictates Germany’s tempo and distribution.

Ivory Coast team news

 No notable injury or suspension concerns have been reported from the Ecuador match.

Key players: Amad Diallo has now scored late in back-to-back matches, including against Ecuador for the opening game victory and should earn a starting role to move things early.  Youngster Yan Diomande was arguably Ivory Coast’s best player against Ecuador with exceptional dribbling skills.

Franck Kessie (Al-Ahli) brings over 100 caps of experience and organisational leadership to the midfield. Ibrahim Sangare and Kessie’s physicality will be tested severely against Germany’s technical midfield pairing.

Germany predicted XI: Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich- Jonathan Tah – Nico Schlotterbeck – David Raum;  Aleksandar Pavlovic – Leon Goretzka – Leon Goretzka – Florian Wirtz; Leroy Sane – Kai Havertz – Jamal Musiala.

Ivory Coast predicted XI: Yahia Fofana; Wilfried Singo- Ousmane Diomande-Evan Ndicka-Ghislain Konan; Franck Kessie – Ibrahim Sangare – Seko Fofana; Amad Diallo-Evann Guessand- Simon Adingra.

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Match winner – Germany to win

Total goals – Over 2.5

Both teams to score – Yes

Anytime goalscorer – Kai Havertz

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