UEFA Nations League: Germany vs France Preview, Odds, and Predictions – 08/06/2025

Following the heartbreaking semifinals of the UEFA Nations League, Germany and France face off in the third-place decider on Sunday, June 8, at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart, Germany, for the UEFA Nations League 2025. Both teams are no longer in the hunt for the biggest prize of the competition, but both will be eager to finish the Nations League season on a high note with the bronze medal.

Germany will be favoured by their home crowd but will also be facing the toughest challenge possible at this stage of the tournament against Didier Deschamps’ two-time World Cup final playing French national team.

Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for this Bronze medal match between Germany and France:

Where to Watch Germany vs France

Date: 08/06/2025 (Sunday)

Time: 3:00 PM CET

Location: Mercedes-Benz Arena, Stuttgart.

Where to watch: RTVE Play (Spain), UEFA.tv in Europe.

Germany vs France Preview

During their last 11 games between the two teams, France won 5 and Germany won 4. Germany was eliminated in the semi-finals after a 2-1 loss to Portugal, although the team tried its best. Now, backed with home support in Stuttgart, and finish with a spot on the podium. For individual achievements, they have done well — Florian Wirtz has scored 4 goals, coming second in the tournament, while Joshua Kimmich is the highest producer of assists with 6.

The match between France and Spain also turned out to be quite intense, as France came up short after losing by a single point in the semi-finals. Until recently, they were strong defensively, plus they have three clean sheets, and they seek a fresh start and a strong reaction.

Germany

Germany is expected to find gaps in the impenetrable French defence by using their best players in the midfield. The German attackers’ instinct in front of the goal has proven important, and the front duo will be crucial in the deciding match. Despite leading in the semi-finals against Portugal, they could not manage to hold on to the lead with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring the winner.

France

Albeit they let in five goals against Spain, France had a top defensive record up to that point. They will do their best to get back in the game and play well to close the series. Didier Deschamps is likely to be active in changing tactics and improving the team’s defensive skills to show all the strengths of France ahead of upcoming events.

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Germany vs France Under/Over Predictions

Total goals Under 2.5 @ +148 as per FanDuel: Both teams displayed a brilliant attacking display without the outcome in the final third. With such lack in finishing despite having promising attackers, it is tough for the teams to combine and have more than 2 goals in the match, as per FanDuel.

Germany vs France Player Picks

Kylian Mbappe to score anytime @ +115 as per FanDuel: The French superstar Kylian Mbappé has scored 43 goals in the season so far for his club and 12 goals for his nation throughout the season. The French number nine has also scored against Spain in the semi-finals, but could not see his team go through. Hence, he will be hoping for a finish with a win, securing the bronze medal in Sunday’s match.

Florian Wirtz to score anytime @ +185 as per BetMGM: One of the hottest names in the summer transfer window, Florian Wirtz, from Bayer Leverkusen, might be on his way to Liverpool, and this will be the perfect platform for him to show his skill set, scoring a goal and securing a bronze medal for his nation.

Germany vs France Predictions

Two heavyweights of world football locked horns in the bronze medal match for the UEFA Nations League 2025. Both teams promised intensity and quality but could not deliver in the semi-finals, losing by a mere margin of one goal, which they will look to overturn and get momentum back on their side, winning this decisive third-place match.

Our final prediction: Germany 1-1 France in a hard-fought draw, which goes on to the penalties, where France emerges as the winner, shocking the home crowd.