Germany vs Australia Preview & Prediction | 2026 Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup | Second Round
by Alex Sarwar ·
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A battle between two first round pool winners sees Germany face Australia in Wavre.
Kick-off date/time:
How to watch on TV: UK – not televised / USA – USA’s matches will be televised live on CBS
How to watch online: UK – British home nation matches can be streamed live for free on Channel 4 Sport YouTube, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey / USA – USA’s matches can be streamed live on CBS digital platforms, while all matches can be streamed live on FIH Watch.Hockey
Germany vs Australia prediction
Germany finds themselves battling for their tournament lives after going down 1-2 to Spain in their last game. This means they are now in a must-win situation with only victory here expected to be enough for them to reach the semi-finals. Australia though, know that only a draw would be enough for them.
Don’t expect the Australians to sacrifice any defensive stability in a bid to push more bodies forward. Remaining solid out of position and difficult to break down will be key to their success. They’ll look to frustrate Germany, who looked poor from an attacking perspective vs Spain. With that mind, the shrewd move may well be to back under 4.5 goals in a low-scoring encounter.
Germany vs Australia tip: Under 4.5 goals
