2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship – Denmark vs Germany Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Denmark vs Germany taking place? Monday 31st May, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Denmark vs Germany taking place? MOL Aréna Sóstó, Székesfehérvár
Where can I get tickets for Denmark vs Germany? Click here for the latest ticket information
What television channel is Denmark vs Germany on? Sky Sports
Where can I stream Denmark vs Germany? Sky subscribers can be streamed live via Sky Go
THE KEY STATS
- Denmark are one of only two teams who finished the group stage of the 2021 finals with a 100% winning record - and also no goals conceded (Portugal are the other team)
- Since losing against Germany in the group stage at the 2019 finals, Denmark are unbeaten in their last 15 U21 EURO matches (includes qualifying) – W13 D2. Going back a little further they have lost only two of their last 27 EURO games
- Denmark have not failed to score in their last 27 U21 EURO matches (includes qualifying). The last time was against Germany at the 2017 finals
- Denmark have conceded more than one goal in only one of their last 15 U21 EURO matches (includes qualifying). The last time was against Germany at the 2019 finals
- Denmark led 2-0 inside of the opening 20 minutes in each of their last two matches in the 2021 final tournament
- Germany have won four of their previous five U21 EURO matches against Denmark (includes qualifying)
- Germany have defeated Denmark at each of the last three U21 EURO final tournaments and they scored three goals in each of those matches: W 3-1 2019 GS, W 3-0 2017 GS, W 3-0 2015 GS
- Germany have lost only two of their last 13 U21 EURO final tournament matches W7 D4 L2
- Germany have only failed to score in two of their last 28 U21 EURO fixtures (includes qualifying)
- Germany have kept four clean sheets in their last six U21 EURO fixtures (includes qualifying)
THE PREDICTION
There is one clear favourite for this and that is the Germans. Denmark were impressive in the group stages which included a victory over France and two composed wins against Iceland and Russia. Their coach, Albert Capellas, also has the luxury of naming an unchanged squad. However, they are coming up against a German side that boasts several potential stars of the future but is mainly led by the consistent scoring of Manchester City striker Lukas Nmecha. Although Germany will be viewed as favourites, they could struggle to score outside of Nmecha with no other players having scored more than three goals in their squad. Given that Denmark are yet to concede a goal in the tournament, it is likely to be a tight and low-scoring encounter.
