Czechia U21 vs Germany U21 Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Euro U21

Czechia U21 vs Germany U21 Preview

Tournament: UEFA Euro U21 Championship

Date: Sunday, 15 June 2025

Time: 07:00 PM GMT

Venue: MOL Arena

The Czech Republic U21 play Germany Under-21s in the U21 European Championships on Sunday night in an attempt to avoid consecutive losses in Group B. In the previous match, Die Mannschaft easily defeated Slovenia, but Narodak lost badly against England. When current champions England won the game in Slovakia on Thursday night, the Czech Republic, one of the possible whipping boys of a challenging-looking Group B, faltered in their opening game. Three Lions goals from Harvey Elliott, Jonathan Rowe, and Charlie Cresswell gave Lee Carsley's tournament favourites three points, and a goal from Venezia attacker Daniel Fila in the second half was unable to salvage the game for Narodak.

After an outstanding opening match on Thursday, Germany, the competition's three-time champions (the most recent coming in 2021 thanks to a brace by Florian Wirtz in the final), are poised to battle in the tournament's later stages once more. Nick Woltemade, a member of the senior team's UEFA Nations League exploits earlier this month, was drafted into the U21 squad and immediately delivered, as the Stuttgart star scored an incredible hat-trick to overcome Slovenia. Since June 2023, when Group B rivals England defeated one of their oldest rivals 2-0 thanks to goals from Cameron Archer and Elliott, a star for Liverpool, Die Mannschaft have been undefeated in 16 games across all competitions. Let's have a look at the team news for both sides.

Czechia U21 National Football Team News

Lukas Hornicek should continue to start in goal for the Czech Republic this weekend, despite his mistake that allowed England to score the previous time out. However, with Adam Karabec and Alexandr Sojka vying for starts, Narodak may see changes elsewhere on the pitch.

Germany U21 National Football Team News

Germany will stick with a centre-back combination of Max Rosenfelder and Bright Arrey-Mbi after maintaining a strong clean sheet against Slovenia earlier in the week. Nelson Weiper, who is regarded as Mainz's next big thing, is one of several intriguing attackers who are waiting for Die Mannschaft on the bench.

Czechia U21 vs Germany U21 Predicted Lineups

Czechia U21 National Football Team Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Goalkeeper: Hornicek

Defenders: Chaloupek, Prebsl, Spacil

Midfielders: Hadas, Stransky, Vydra, Suchomel, Danek

Attackers: Fila, Sejk

Germany National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4:3:3):

Goalkeeper: Atubolu

Defenders: Thielmann, Rosenfelder, Arrey-Mbi, Brown

Midfielders: Reitz, Martel, Nebel

Attackers: Woltemade, Gruda, Tresoldi

Czechia U21 vs Germany U21 Head-to-Head Record

The two sides of the U21 have met ten times. Germany has won four of the games, while Czechia has won two. The other four games have ended in ties.

Key Players to Watch in Czechia U21 vs Germany U21

Adam Karabec (Czechia U21)

Against a strong Germany U21 team, Adam Karabec may be the spark of inspiration Czechia sorely needs. The offensive midfielder, who came off the bench in the first defeat to England, is anticipated to be more involved in this crucial match.

After an impressive loan stint at Hamburger SV, Karabec adds technical skill and poise in confined spaces, which can open up Germany's small midfield. He scored a game-winning goal in the playoff victory over Belgium, which helped Czechia qualify. Karabec's location between the lines will be critical since Czechia is probably going to line up in a 3-4-2-1 system.

Nelson Weiper (Germany U21)

The Mainz striker made an impact off the bench, earning a penalty that clinched Germany's 3-0 victory, despite not starting the first game against Slovenia.

Weiper gives Germany's assault another dimension with his physical presence, deft mobility, and capacity to pull defenders out of position. Weiper may start if Coach Antonio Di Salvo decides to switch up his front line. He could stretch Czechia's back three and generate overloads in wide areas with his link-up play with Nick Woltemade, who scored a hat-trick in the first game.

Czechia U21 vs Germany U21 Prediction

Nick Woltemade's clinical hat-trick gave Germany U21 a decisive 3–0 victory against Slovenia, and they are full of confidence going into this match. Their 16-game winning streak under Antonio Di Salvo is a testament to their attacking depth and consistency. After losing to England 3-1, Czechia U21 is now in a must-win scenario. Even though they had moments of promise, particularly with Daniel Fila and Captain Vaclav Sejk, their defensive shortcomings and lack of midfield control are still issues.

Predicted Score: Czechia U21 1-3 Germany U21

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