Italy vs Germany Prediction, Lineups and Statistics: Best bets for first leg

The Nations League quarter-finals take place this week, and football fans have plenty to be excited about, with Germany vs Italy one of the stand-out fixtures.

Read on for our betting tips, predicted lineups, and an array of interesting statistics for the match.

Italy vs Germany Predicted Lineups

Below are our Italy vs Germany predicted lineups for the match on Thursday. The official starting lineups will be displayed in the graphic below approximately one hour before kick-off.

Italy Predicted Lineup: Donnarumma; Lorenzo, Bastoni, Calafiori; Cambiaso, Frattesi, Tonali, Ricci, Udogie, Barella; Retegui.

Germany Predicted Lineup: Nubel; Mittelstadt, Schlotterbeck, Rudiger, Kimmich; Andrich, Gross, Undav; Musiala, Kleindienst, Sane.

Italy vs Germany Statistics

Below, you’ll find key statistics for Italy and Germany. These insights can help you make informed decisions when placing a sports bet. Analysing team stats -such as shots on target, possession, and goals scored - can give you a clearer picture of how both teams typically perform in major tournaments, friendlies, and qualifiers.

Understanding these details not only helps assess team performance but also provides insight into their strategies against different opponents. Betting experts at BettingOdds use similar statistics when crafting their betting tips. They don’t just look at past results; they also analyse detailed figures such as average goals per match, shots on target, and defensive strength. Applying these stats to your own bets can significantly improve your chances of making successful predictions.

Italy Statistics

• Over 2.5 goals were scored in 5 of their last 6 matches
• Italy scored the first goal in 4 of their last 5 matches
• Italy averages 1.8 goals per match against Germany

Germany Statistics

• Unbeaten in their last 6 matches
• Scored first in 5 of their last 6 matches
• Germany averages 1.8 goals per match against Italy

Additional Stats

• Italy have won 4 of the last 12 meetings
• 5 of those matches ended in a draw
• Germany have won 3 of the last 12 meetings

Italy vs Germany Head-to-Head

These two top nations have faced each other multiple times in the past, including in the Nations League, friendly matches, and major tournaments. Italy and Germany have a long-standing rivalry, with frequent encounters over the years. Below is an overview of their most recent meetings: