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

England U21 vs Germany U21 Preview

• Competition: Euro U21
• Date: Wednesday, 18 June 2025
• Kick-off Time: 7:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Stadion pod Zoborom, Nitra, Slovakia

Matchday three of the 2025 U21 UEFA European Championship will include the Germany U21 Team taking on the England U21 side at the Stadion pod Zoborom on Wednesday evening. After the first two rounds, Germany is at the top with six points and has already secured qualification to the knockouts. England, on the other hand, is in the second spot with four points so far and has almost confirmed a spot in the quarter-finals. The England U21 vs Germany U21 will be one of the most anticipated encounters in the tournament.

The England U21 National Football Team will not be overly pleased with how the recent games have played out. In the last six games, the country has managed two victories to go with three draws and a defeat. During this period, the English have scored 11 goals and conceded nine goals. The England U21s have entered the European Championship amidst tonnes of expectations, and qualifying from the group stage will be the primary objective. England will be aware that beating Germany will hand the nation the top spot in the group, resulting in a favourable draw in the knockouts.

Germany U21 will be satisfied and content with how the latest matches have gone by. The Germans have accumulated five victories and a draw in the last six matches with an aggregate score of 16-5. The German U21 National Team was in a fine run of form heading into the tournament, being 14 games unbeaten, and the form has carried on to the showpiece event. Germany has already beaten Czechia and Slovenia and confirmed a place in the knockout stages. Coach, Antonio di Salvo, will ask for the same process against England.

England U21 National Football Team News

Lee Carsley prefers to go in with a 4-4-2 formation. The strategy might look orthodox on paper, but it would only be used out of possession. With the ball, the England U21 squad is expected to form triangles on the pitch and maintain control over the fixture.

Germany U21 National Football Team News

The Germany U21 National Team has used the 4-3-3 formation in the tournament so far. The coaching staff will see no reason to divert from the shape, considering the results so far. As per the usual German strategy, the forwards will be asked to press the ball high up the pitch, with the midfield providing the second line of the press.

England U21 vs Germany U21 Predicted Lineups

England U21 National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Goalkeeper: Beadle

Defenders: Gray, Cresswell, Quansah, Iling-Junior

Midfielders: Hutchinson, Hackney, Anderson, Elliott

Forwards: Nwaneri, Stansfield

Germany U21 National Football Team Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Atubolu

Defenders: Collins, Rosenfelder, Arrey-Mbi, Brown

Midfielders: Nebel, Martel, Reitz

Forwards: Gruda, Tresoldi, Woltemade

England U21 vs Germany U21 H2H Record

Overall, in the last five games between the two sides, Germany U21 has won three games while England U21 has won the other two matches.

Key Players to Watch in England U21 vs Germany U21

Harvey Elliott (England U21)

Harvey Elliott has now become one of the breakthrough stars in English football, following his upbringing in the Liverpool academy. His performances and displays have become a source of pride for the Liverpool supporters. Elliott is mostly used for the Reds as a super substitute, but he can expect a more prominent role with the England U21. Harvey Elliott is expected to start as one of the wide midfielders in the 4-4-2 formation.

Nick Woltemade (Germany U21)

Julian Nagelsmann called up Nick Woltemade for the senior team's Nations League fixtures earlier this month. While he was not able to make any sustainable impact for the senior side, Woltemade has been a revelation for the U21 side so far. He has already scored four goals in the U21 Euros and has also registered two assists. He is the front-runner for the Golden Boot award.

England U21 vs Germany U21 Prediction

The head-to-head record favours a positive result for the Germany U21 National Team. Nonetheless, the England U21 Team will feel that they have the upper hand in terms of collective and individual quality. A draw seems the likely outcome.

Predicted Score: England U21 2-2 Germany U21

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