Germany vs Colombia – Group Stage – Preview & Prediction | 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
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THE FACTS
When is Germany vs Colombia on and what time does it start? Germany vs Colombia will take place on Sunday 30th July, 2023 – 11:30 (UK)
Where is Germany vs Colombia taking place? Germany vs Colombia will take place at Sydney Football Stadium in Sydney, Australia.
Where can I get tickets for Germany vs Colombia? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Germany vs Colombia
What channel is Germany vs Colombia on in the UK? Germany vs Colombia will be televised live on ITV1
Where can I stream Germany vs Colombia in the UK? Germany vs Colombia can be streamed on ITVX
THE LOWDOWN
GERMANY
- After losing in the final of the UEFA European Championships against England last summer, Germany headed into this FIFA Women’s World Cup as one of the pre-tournament favourites and they started in emphatic fashion.
- Under the management of Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, Germany are currently ranked second and come into this on the back of a 6-0 hammering of Morocco in their opening match. Star forward, Alexandra Popp, scored a brace in that match.
COLOMBIA
- Colombia are playing at their third ever FIFA Women’s World Cup but only reached the knockouts in one of their previous two appearances. However, despite being in such a tough group, they have a major opportunity to reach the Round of 16 again.
- They began their group stage campaign with an impressive 2-0 win against South Korea with Catalina Usme and Linda Caicedo notching first-half goals for the Colombians.
THE TEAM NEWS
GERMANY
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Frohms; Huth, Hendrich, Doorsoun-Khajeh, Rauch; Dabritz, Leupolz; Brand, Magull, Buhl; Popp
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COLOMBIA
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Perez; Arias, Carabali, Arias, Vanegas; Bedoya, Montoya; Caicedo, Santos, Ramirez; Usme
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THE KEY STATS
- Germany have won four and drawn one of their previous five FIFA Women’s World Cup matches against South American opposition. This is their first fixture against a South American nation at the finals since they defeated Brazil 2-0 in the 2007 final.
- Germany have won 20 and drawn four of their 25 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage matches.
- Germany have now won their opening fixture in eight of their nine appearances at the finals (W8 D1).
- Germany have kept 16 clean sheets in their 25 FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage matches.
- Alexandra Popp has now scored in three successive editions of the FIFA Women's World Cup (1-2015, 2-2019, 2-2023)
- The 2-0 victory against Korea Republic was Colombia’s second ever win in FIFA Women’s World Cup™ history. Their first came in 2015 when they beat France 2-0 in the group stage in Canada.
- Colombia are aiming to win two successive FIFA Women’s World Cup matches for the first time.
- Colombia have now won two and drawn two of their last five FIFA Women's World Cup group stage matches.
- Colombia have kept three clean sheets in their last five group matches.
THE PREDICTION
Both of these sides will expect to get through to the knockout stages but one in particular are likely to challenge for the title, alongside the likes of the United States, Spain and England. Germany looked extremely impressive in their hammering of the Moroccans the other day and, whilst Colombia pulled off a bit of a surprise result against South Korea, Germany are the firm favourites for this one.
TIP: GERMANY TO WIN
