2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Germany vs Nigeria Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Germany vs Nigeria taking place? Saturday 22nd June 2019 – 16:30 (UK)
Where is Germany vs Nigeria taking place? Stade des Alpes, Grenoble
What television channel is Germany vs Nigeria on? BBC Red Button
Where can I stream Germany vs Nigeria? UK users can stream this match via BBC iPlayer
Where can I get tickets for Germany vs Nigeria? https://www.fifa.com/womensworldcup/organisation/ticketing/
THE TEAM NEWS
GERMANY
- Two-time World Cup champions Germany made it through to the knockout stages with an unblemished record as they defeated Spain, China and South Africa without conceding a goal to top Group B.
- After winning 1-0 in their opening two games, Germany produced their best display of the group stage in their last match against South Africa with a dominant performance as they made the game safe by half-time with three first-half goals.
- Germany’s star midfielder Dzsenifer Marozsan’s absence with a broken toe has seen the team switch effectively to a 4-4-2 formation to good effect in their last two matches and it is more than likely that they will stick with that plan against Nigeria.
NIGERIA
- Nigeria qualified for the round of 16 as the fourth best third-placed team in the group stage as they finished third in Group A with a crucial victory against South Korea in their second match, sandwiching defeats against Norway and France.
- In their last match against France they produced an excellent defensive performance to keep the host nation at bay for the majority of their match before conceding from a re-taken penalty after Nigeria keeper Nnadozie moved off her line before the kick when Wendie Renard's original penalty hit the outside of the post and went wide.
- They will be forced into making one change to the team with defender Ngozi Ebere suspended due to her dismissal against France for a second yellow card in the foul that led to the match-winning penalty.
THE PREDICTION
Germany progressed comfortably through the group stage as they won all three matches without conceding a goal and their unblemished defensive record at the tournament is unlikely to be under too much threat from Nigeria who failed to score in two of their group matches and have not scored in 11 of their last 15 World Cup matches. Germany looked sharp in attack against South Africa and if they carry on in that form they should have far too much firepower for their opponents.
