Germany vs Denmark LIVE! Euro 2024 match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction

29/06/2024

LIVE – Updated at 19:45

Germany vs Denmark LIVE!

The Euro 2024 hosts cruised into the knockout stages but the real work begins tonight as Germany host Denmark for a place in the quarter-finals. It’s a tricky last-16 clash for both teams, but the Danes know they will have to improve from some below-pair performances in Group C to cause tonight’s opponents real problems.

Denmark have lost just once in 15 games and, like Germany, are unbeaten in seven games. Triumphing tonight would lay down a real marker for both, as they will know it only gets harder from here after landing on the tougher side of the draw. The winner will face either Spain or impressive debutants Georgia in the last eight.

Germany will be forced into their first starting XI change due to Jonathan Tah’s suspension, but the likes of Kai Havertz could also see his position under threat. Denmark also have a man missing with Morten Hjulmand banned, and the midfielder’s absent influence will be a blow. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog!

Germany vs Denmark latest updates

Kick-off: 8pm, Signal Iduna Park
How to watch for free: ITV1 and ITVX
Germany team news: Rudiger passed fit
Denmark team news: Hjulmand suspended
Score prediction: Hosts march into quarter-finals

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One player who will be itching to get on is Fullkrug, who scored twice during the knockout stages.

Havertz will need to hit the ground running tonight.

Nagelsmann has been talking

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“The group stage was very interesting for us, because the first game [5-1 win over Scotland] went better than we expected, then we had a complicated game against Hungary [2-0 win], and in the Switzerland game [1-1 draw] we struggled to score an equaliser, so we have dealt with all types of matches. It's important to get to learn how to overcome difficult situations.

"The Dortmund stadium is usually very loud, and I have experienced it many times as an opposing coach. I hope we will have a similar noise coming from the stands.

"Denmark are a very well-organised team. There are phases where they are very aggressive defensively but then make great one-touch attacks. They have a lot of experienced players in the squad and a clear structure. It's a tough opponent."

germany vs denmark live! euro 2024 match stream, latest team news, lineups, tv, prediction

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So, we have our first quarter-finalist in the form of Switzerland.

Who will join them? The winner of tonight’s game will play either Spain or Georgia.

Havertz and Eriksen start

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Kai Havertz will lead the line for Germany tonight, with Antonio Rudiger also starting despite sustaining an injury in the final group game.

With Jonathan Tah suspended, Rudiger's centre-back partner will be Nico Schlotterbeck, one of three changes made by coach Julian Nagelsmann as David Raum and Leroy Sane make their first starts of the tournament.

Denmark coach Kasper Hjulmand made two changes from the starting line-up which drew 0-0 against Serbia to secure qualification, with playmaker Christian Eriksen recovering from stomach issues and able to start.

Thomas Delaney plays in central midfield in place of the suspended Morten Hjulmand and Andreas Skov Olsen was also brought into the side ahead.

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Teams in full

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Germany XI: Neuer, Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Raum, Andrich, Kroos, Sane, Gundogan, Musiala, Havertz

Subs: Gross, Fullkrug, Fuhrich, Baumann, Muller, Beier, Anton, Wirtz, Mittelstadt, Henrichs, ter Stegen, Koch, Can, Undav

Denmark XI: Schmeichel, Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen, Bah, Delaney, Hojbjerg, Maehle, Eriksen, Skov Olsen, Hojlund

Subs: Kjaer, Jensen, Dolberg, Jorgensen, Damsgaard, Norgaard, Hermansen, Kristiansen, Wind, Poulsen, Ronnow, Dreyer, Kristensen, Bruun Larsen

Germany XI

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...and the hosts!

Denmark XI

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Here’s how the Danes line up!

Latest match odds

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Denmark have it all to do tonight - will they spoil the hosts’ party?

To reach the quarter-finals

Germany: 2/7
Denmark: 11/4

(Odds via Bet365.)

Head to head

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Three of the last four matches between the two sides have finished level.

Germany wins: 15

Denmark wins: 8

Draws: 5

Havertz or Fullkrug?

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Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has dodged questions in the build-up to the game over who of Kai Havertz or Niclas Fullkrug should start.

Havertz started in all three of Germany's group games, with a goal and assist in 211 minutes in the tournament. In contrast, Fuellkrug came off the bench to score twice in only 73 minutes, presenting a selection dilemma for Nagelsmann.

"I have made my decision but I will not disclose it until [the game]" Nagelsmann told a press conference on Friday, keeping his cards close to his chest.

"I think (Fullkrug's) role has been really important and a player doesn’t need to start to have a big role for the team. It's always about making the most of the opportunities you have.

"(Fullkrug's) heart and dedication has helped the team a lot bringing big energy from the bench. But as far as who will start against Denmark, that's something you will know [on Saturday]."

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Latest on Eriksen

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“Christian woke up with a little rumbling in his stomach, and we had the same with Thomas Delaney earlier,” said Denmark boss Kasper Hjulmand on Friday.

“To be sure that nothing will develop, we asked him not to train. Fortunately, he is doing better, so it has not gone in the wrong direction, as it did with Delaney. So, we expect him to recover soon, and that he is ready. That is what we expect."

Score prediction

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Germany were certainly not at their best against Switzerland, but qualification to the last 16 had already been secured and full focus can be expected to return here.

Denmark have not looked a particularly potent force at the tournament, and even a changed German defence should be good enough to keep them quiet and provide the platform for a routine win.

Germany to win, 2-0

Predicted lineups

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Predicted Germany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Mittelstadt; Kroos, Andrich; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Havertz

Predicted Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Vestergaard, Christensen; Kristiansen, Norgaard, Eriksen, Hojbjerg, Bah; Hojlund, Poulsen

Denmark team news

17:48

Denmark will be desperately hoping that Christian Eriksen is fit tonight.

The Manchester United playmaker - along with fellow midfielder Thomas Delaney - was asked not to train with the rest of the squad on Friday as a preventative measure due to stomach problems.

However, while Eriksen is still expected to play against the hosts, Delaney looks set to miss out.

Denmark must also find a replacement for suspended midfielder Morten Hjulmand, who picked up two yellow cards during the group stage to trigger an automatic one-match ban for his nation's biggest game in three years.

The answer to who replaces him to sit beside Eriksen and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg will be between Brentford pair Christian Norgaard and Mathias Jensen with Delaney expected to miss out, with the former expected to get the nod.

Jonas Wind's place is up for grabs after a couple of below-par displays, and Yussuf Poulsen is best positioned to take his spot alongside Rasmus Hojlund. Kasper Dolberg will be an option off the bench.

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Germany team news

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Germany defender Antonio Rudiger has been passed fit for tonight’s game after an injury scare against Switzerland.

Nagelsmann named the same side in every Group A match, but the hosts will be without the suspended Jonathan Tah against Switzerland.

Nico Schlotterbeck is set to come in and replace Tah and, should Rudiger be ruled out, Waldemar Anton will likely partner him.

It is otherwise set to be a familiar lineup for Germany, with Toni Kroos and Robert Andrich in midfield, and Kai Havertz leading the line despite Niclas Fullkrug’s goalscoring efforts.

Leroy Sane came off the bench in all three group-stage matches and is set to be among the substitutes again, with Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala keeping their places in the side.