Germany vs Ivory Coast Tips, Odds & Prediction: World Cup 2026

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Germany meet Ivory Coast at BMO Field in Toronto on Saturday, June 20, kicking off at 22:00 CAT. Each team won its first game, which makes this Group E fixture a straight fight for first place and the easier path into the knockouts. Julian Nagelsmann's Germany come in firing on all cylinders in attack, while Emerse Fae's Ivory Coast have genuine quality in Amad Diallo and Franck Kessie. Our complete set of World Cup betting tips is in our dedicated section.

Germany

Germany were outstanding in their first game, hitting seven past Curacao, and I think Nagelsmann's team are the most rounded attacking side in this group. Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are playing at a level very few defences can handle, and Kai Havertz provides a reference point in attack. Manuel Neuer is still the number one between the posts, and the defence of Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck and Brown looks stable, with no new injury problems reported this week. I see Germany going for it from kickoff, and an early goal would leave them in full command of the group.

Expected Lineup: Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Pavlovic, Nmecha; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz.

Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast opened their tournament in ideal fashion with a gritty win over Ecuador, and my view of Emerse Fae's team is that they are well structured and threatening on the counter. Amad Diallo shone after coming on early in the second half, and his speed on the break could worry a German defence that likes to hold a high line. Franck Kessie brings muscle and control to the midfield, while Elye Wahi is a real danger in attack. They will have to sit deep and pick their moments, as the difference in attacking quality is considerable.

Expected Lineup: Fofana; Doue, Singo, Agbadou, Konan; Pepe, Kessie, Fofana, Diomande; Wahi, Toure

Germany have much too much attacking power to be shut out here, and I think Wirtz and Musiala will find the space they are looking for. Ivory Coast could nick a goal on the break through Diallo, but Germany should be in charge of the match by the hour mark. My forecast: Germany 3 Ivory Coast 1.

Over 2.5 Goals (1.66)

My pick is Over 2.5 Goals, because under Nagelsmann at the moment Germany just do not play in low scoring games. They scored seven against Curacao and have the craft to unpick a deep defence, while Ivory Coast have enough danger to chip in as well. At 1.66 there is value in a game featuring a German team that is banging in goals for fun.