Germany vs Greece

Germany enters this UEFA Nations League fixture off the back of a draw away to the Netherlands on September 24. Their recent record includes a high-scoring win over Curaçao and a home victory against Ivory Coast, with K. Havertz the most productive contributor over the listed matches. Germany has shown a tendency to be more clinical after the break, scoring eight goals in the second half across their recent outings. Greece arrives following a win against Serbia on September 24, which marked their first victory in this sequence. Goalkeeper K. Tzolakis has recorded eight saves over his three listed appearances, helping the side maintain a presence in their recent away matches including a draw against Sweden. Their attack has been more balanced, with C. Tzolis and K. Tsimikas sharing top billing in goals and assists over the listed matches.

• Germany has had clearly more of the ball over their recent matches while Greece has seen slightly more of the ball in theirs.
• Germany scored 13 goals in the second half compared to three for Greece over the matches where we hold timeline data.
• No player absences were reported for either Germany or Greece as of 36 hours before kick-off.
• K. Havertz has contributed 4 goals and 1 assist over the listed matches for Germany.
• K. Tzolakis has recorded 8 saves over the listed matches for Greece.

Germany looks well placed to control the tempo of this match given their clear advantage in possession over the listed matches and their record of second-half scoring. K. Havertz, with four goals and one assist over the listed matches, will be central to their efforts. While K. Tzolakis has been reliable for Greece with eight saves over the listed matches, Germany's home form and recent output suggest they will have the edge.