Germany vs Colombia prediction: WORLD: Friendly International betting tips on match 2023-06-19 18:45.
Under-pressure manager Hansi Flick has come out fighting against his critics, insisting Germany âwill have a functioning teamâ by the time next summerâs UEFA European Championships come around in their own backyard. Some fans are questioning whether the former Bayern Munich boss should still be in charge in 12 months' time, after his side suffered a shock 1-0 friendly defeat to Poland on Friday night, despite comfortably dominating possession.
That was a third straight match without a victory (D1, L2) for DFB Team, who have not responded well to their group-stage elimination at the FIFA World Cup. History suggests they should be confident of bouncing back to form at the Veltins-Arena, with just one defeat from their last 12 friendlies on home soil (W7, D4) indicating a change in fortunes could be on the horizon.
The visit of Colombia to Gelsenkirchen might provide further cheer for Flick, as the South Americans have never won in four previous H2Hs (D2, L2). The Coffee Growers however arrive in Germany on a run of ten matches without defeat over the last 15 months (W8, D2), the most recent of which was a 1-0 victory against Iraq last week.
That means manager NĂ©stor Lorenzo remains unbeaten since taking the reins in June 2022, as his side prepare for next yearâs Copa AmĂ©rica in the United States. The manager now plans to rotate his squad, and is challenging his players to secure their spot in the side after stating âI can't promise anyone that they'll start in Septemberâ when the next round of internationals takes place.
Key battle: Germany forward Niclas FĂŒllkrug has scored five goals in his five international friendlies, but finished on the winning side just twice (D1, L2). Looking to stop him adding to his tally may be goalkeeper Ălvaro Montero, who has still not conceded a goal in his five international appearances for Colombia.
Hot stat: Eleven of Germanyâs last 15 internationals have seen both teams score.