Germany-Colombia is a friendly and will be played on Tuesday at 20:45: odds, predictions, statistics, insights.
Germany continue to be unconvincing. Yes, they are just friendlies, that’s true. But Hansi Flick, the selector who has been in charge for almost two years now, has officially entered the eye of the storm because of his divisive choices, which critics say are ‘questionable and confusing’.
The former Bayern Munich coach, already much criticised following the flop at the World Cup in Qatar, is using these matches to experiment, as is only right since he does not have official commitments. But his Mannschaft always resembles an open building site and gives the feeling of navigating by sight. In the last three matches, Germany has suffered two defeats, which would have become three if Kimmich and Havertz had not caught Ukraine in the last minute on Monday: with less than 10 minutes to go, Rebrov’s selection was leading 3-1. On Friday, however, Gundogan and his team-mates were on the scene in Poland: the siege at the goal defended by Szczesny proved fruitless and the Poles chastised ter Stegen at the first opportunity. There are those who say that the defence, which in the last seven games has only been breached against Peru, has lost some certainty with the switch to three, but Flick for the time being is going his own way.
Colombia unbeaten with new selector
The last test before the ‘summer holidays’ is the one against Colombia, scheduled for Tuesday at the Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen. A selection that is trying to make its way through the rubble from the failed qualification for the last World Cup
Cassierra
With their new technical commissioner, Argentine Nestor Lorenzo, the Cafeteros are undefeated in seven matches, of which they have won five, although they have only faced national teams in reach. The last friendly match was last Friday: a goal by Cassierra defeated Iraq. Lorenzo’s goal is to arrive prepared for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, which begin next September. Many new faces against Germany, but there will also be Juventus’ Cuadrado, who will play in a more centralised position than usual. Flick, on the other hand, has confirmed that Gundogan will start this time.
The Prediction
Germany should end their winning streak, but Colombia are likely to score at least one goal against a defence that still lacks the necessary guarantees. Both are likely to score one goal each.
Germany v Colombia likely line-up
- GERMANY (3-4-2-1): ter Stegen; Kehrer, Rüdiger, Schlotterbeck; Hofmann, Gündogan, Kimmich, Wolf; Wirtz, Musiala; Havertz.
- COLOMBIA (4-5-1): Montero; Munoz, Sanchez, Lucumì, Osario; Valoyes, Cuadrado, Carrascal, Lerma, Diaz; Maury.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
