UEFA Nations League Odds on France vs Germany, Sept 06

The World Cup is over but international football is coming back in style. The newly established UEFA Nations League is kicking off in September, with 55 European nations competing in four leagues. League A features mini groups of three, and Group 1 includes Germany, France and Netherlands. From now on, we will have fewer meaningless friendlies and more quality international football. You can start the wagering on UEFA Nations League with a bet on France vs. Germany the highlight fixture of the opening day, with some interesting odds available at Unibet Sportsbook.

France vs. Germany H2H

According to UEFA, the Germans met with Les Bleus 29 times. Germany scored 45 goals, while France netted 47 times. France have the upper hand in terms of game results, as they won 13 games and drew 7 against Germany who hold only 9 victories. In addition, Les Bleus’ last four away games against Germany ended up with three wins and one draw.

Yet surprisingly Nations League odds go against France brilliant record, whereby Germany are the favourites with odds at 2.50, France stand at 2.87, and a draw values at 3.35, according to Unibet Sportsbook. So, the important question to be answered here is why bookies restored their faith in Germany so soon?

Do Die Mannschaft Deserve to be the Favourites?

Following the shocking exit at the group stage in Russia, Joachim Low decided to reshape the squad. He accepted Mesut Ozil’s retirement and did not include Sami Khedira for the opening fixture of the UEFA Nations League. He also called up three new faces to play for the national team, including Kai Havertz the current captain of Germany U19, Nico Shulz of Hoffenheim and Thilo Kehrer of Paris Saint-Germain. In addition, Manchester City winger Leroy Sane is back in Germany’s squad after being omitted for their World Cup.

German youthful squad looks very promising and therefore best online betting sites in Germany suggest the team might start winning games. But on the other side, France are still keeping their brilliant defensive strategy led by the head coach Didier Deschamps. Besides, all top players including Mbappe and Griezmann on attack, Pogba and Kante in midfield, and Umtiti and Varane on defense are still among the starting eleven, making it very difficult to back Germany to capture three points at home against the French giants.