Germany U21 – Israel U21 Prediction & Picks (22.03.2018)

Germany U21 and Israel U21 meet at Eintracht-Stadion, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Under-21 Championship (Qualifying Round).

Germany U21

The team got access to this phase of the UEFA Championship Under 21 (Qualifying Round) after the 1st place won in Group 5, with a total of 12 points. Germany U21 won 4 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches for UEFA Championship Sub 21. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored at least one goal in each of the last 5 matches for this competition. This is a team that usually scores many times first: opened the scoring in 14 of its last 15 games, of these 14 came to the break in advantage in 9 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 12. In the last 15 matches for all competitions there is 1 period in highlight: he suffered 6 of his 14 goals between the minutes (31’-45 ‘).

The Germans come to this match with a victory over Israel, the rival of this match, by 5-2, thus adding the following consecutive victory in this competition: the goals were scored by Dahoud, Klostermann, Seydel, Neuhaus and Baumgartl. In this game against their fans it will be expected that coach Stefan Kuntz will act with a more offensive strategy, with a high block, looking from the first minute to score the goal of serenity. Marcel Hartel, Union Berlin player, is the best scorer in this phase of the competition, with 4 goals scored. Everything indicates that the coach can not count on Kehrer and Baumgartl, due to an injury.

Israel U21

The team gained access to this phase of the UEFA Under 21 Championship (Qualifying Round) after the 4th place won in Group 5, with a total of 7 points. In the last 5 UEFA U21 Championship matches, U21 has a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses.

As mentioned above, Israel leaves for this game with a defeat against Germany, 2-5, adding the according snub in the last three games played in this qualifying phase for the European Championship of 2019. In this game outside of coach Marco Balbul must play in 4-3-3, privileging the defensive organization and passes in depth towards the attack, since it has several gaps in the maintenance of possession of the ball. Without great individual highlights, Israel uses the union of its staff to overcome difficulties during their meetings. For this game the coach can count on all the holders at his disposal.