Germany is set to welcome Italy to Signal-Iduna-Park for their upcoming UEFA Nations League match. This game follows Germany`s 2-1 victory over Italy in the first leg held in San Siro. Germany, under Julian Nagelsmann, has shown strong form, remaining undefeated in their last seven matches since their Euro 2024 quarterfinal loss to Spain. Italy, coached by Luciano Spalletti, finished level on points with France in their Nations League group.
The winner of this matchup will advance to face the victor of the Denmark versus Portugal game in June.
Italy faces challenges with key player absences, notably Inter Milan`s Federico Dimarco, who is injured and will miss both legs against Germany. Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori is also sidelined due to an injury sustained on Thursday. Germany is also dealing with injuries, with Bayer Leverkusen`s Florian Wirtz and Arsenal`s Kai Havertz out for both matches against Italy this week.
Team Lineups
Predicted Germany XI: Baumann; Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Mittelstadt; Goretzka, Gross; Sane, Musiala, Adeyemi; Kleindienst.
Predicted Italy XI: Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Buongiorno; Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Udogie; Raspadori, Kean.
Match Prediction
Following their win in Italy, Germany is favored to progress to the Nations League semifinals. Expert Pick: Italy 1, Germany 1.
