Germany U21 v Spain U21 Betting Tips: Spaniards to finish the job in Poland

As another summer tournament comes to a close, we’re left with one final game to enjoy, and, with two heavy-weights involved, what a game it promises to be. Prior to these finals in Poland, it was indeed Germany and Spain who were the most fancied to go all the way and so it appears the bookmakers got it spot on in that respect; however, the Germans were initially considered favourites in the outright market, but, as they’ve looked a class act throughout, it is now the Spanish who’re heavy faovurites ahead of the final.

Both of these teams have created a good impression over the last few weeks but it would be wrong to say that Spain haven’t been a cut above the rest because they simply have been. Albert Celades brought with him a highly experienced crop of players and they haven’t let him down in winning all four of their matches so far. In contrast, the Germans were far from convincing against an attacking England side who caused them all sorts of defensive problems during the semi-final. If they’re to lift the trophy, then a much improved performance, especially at the back, is required against a top-class Spanish outfit.

On what we’ve seen from each side so far, it’s very hard to go against the Spanish here; they’ve shown no real weaknesses and simply everything that they’ve done has had a touch of class about it. Against a shaky-looking German back-line, Celades’ boys are expected to thrive and so ‘Spain to Score Over 1.5 Goals’ and ‘Spain to Win & Over 2.5 Goals’ are the two angles of attack.

With 12 to their name after four matches, goals have come relatively easy for this Spanish side and, given the quality in their ranks, it’s easy to see why. Before the tournament, it was felt that players such as Saúl Ñíguez and Marco Asensio would prove to be too good for this level and, as the pair currently top the scoring charts with five and three respectively, that has turned out to be true. Not have they provided goals, but their overall play, along with the likes of Dani Ceballos and Marco Llorente, has been nothing short of outstanding. With creative players of this nature pulling the strings, it’s no wonder that they’ve scored at least twice, scrap that, at least thrice, in all three of their matches. I say three simply because 11 changes were made prior to one of the group matches and so it would be unfair to judge the strongest XI based on a game where all they did was sit and watch.

As mentioned above, scoring goals has been no problem for Spain and they’re likely to fancy their chances against a German back-line that tends to play very high up the pitch. Against England, Germany, for all their own attacking intent, struggled to avoid giving away chances and it would be a surprise if they were able to rectify such problems here.

However, although the Spaniards are fancied to come out on top, they might have to do so in high-scoring fashion rather than grinding out a 1-0. Mind you, that’s not really their style anyway. Germany might look weak at the back but they’re more than capable of causing their opponents problems at the other end and certainly won’t hesitate to get forward. As we saw against England, such tactics will make for an open game and so, despite this being a final, there isn’t likely to be a shortage of goals. ‘Over 2.5 Goals’ landed in both semi-finals, and it would be something of a surprise if it failed to do so here, such is the attacking nature of this pair. What’s more, no other team has had more attempts at goal than these two have during the course of this tournament.

All things considered, the fans in Kraków should be treated to another entertaining game, but, when all is said and done, as was the case against the Italians, Spain are expected to have too much about them and their class can see them through once again.

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