Just a few days after hosting the UEFA Champions League final, where Paris St. Germain emerged winners over Inter, Allianz Arena is ready to host another showcase event as Germany will play against Portugal on Wednesday, June 4, in the first semi-final of the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League.
Learn more about the odds, team news, picks, and predictions for the thrilling UEFA Nations League semi-final between Germany and Portugal:
Here is when and where to watch the clash between Germany and Portugal:
Date: 04/06
Time: 9 pm CET
Location: Allianz Arena, Munich
Where to watch: The match can be watched on DAZN in Germany and on Amazon Prime Video in the UK
Germany and Portugal are two of the biggest names in European football but the Die Mannschaft has completely dominated the Selecao as they have won all five of their recent meetings since 2006, winning at the FIFA World Cup in 2006 and 2014, along with wins in Euros 2008, 2012, and 2020.
Julian Nagelsmann has transformed the German team into a winning machine as the new boys have gelled together after most players of the previous generation either hung up their boots or fell out of favor. Germany had a flawless Nations League campaign as they topped their group and remained unbeaten throughout the six matches, winning four and drawing two, before defeating Italy 5-4 on aggregate in the quarter-final to earn the hosting rights of the four-team finals.
Like Germany, Portugal has had a decent Nations League campaign as they were also unbeaten in the group stage, topping their group and thus setting up a quarter-final against Denmark. A 1-0 loss to the Danes in the first leg could have spelt an end to the Selecao’s tournament ambitions, but a 5-2 win in extra time in the second leg helped Cristiano Ronaldo and the team to survive a big scare and set up the semi-final against Germany.
The Playoffs aim to facilitate the safest bets for the game. Have a look at the predictions for the game below.
Total goals Over 3.5 @ +170 (Fan Duel): With many German defenders including Inter’s Yann Bisseck, Real Madrid’s Antonio Rudiger and Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterback missing due to injury, one can expect a lot of goals to be scored by the visitors on Wednesday. With Marc Andre ter Stegen also returning from a long injury layoff, the Barcelona goalkeeper might not be at his best against potent goal-scorers like Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, and Bernardo Silva.
Cristiano Ronaldo (To Score a Goal @ +185 as per Fan Duel): The leading goalscorer in the history of international football, Cristiano Ronaldo is still going strong at the age of 40 years old and will look to stamp his credentials to lead the line for his nation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portuguese legend Deco and Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez have backed Ronaldo to deliver on the biggest stage and have also asked the critics to sit back in their seats and enjoy the show while they still can before Ronaldo calls time on his celebrated career.
Bruno Fernandes (To Score a Goal @ +300 as per Fan Duel): Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes was arguably the reason why United had a few memorable moments in the foregone season, and the Red Devils are currently at a crossroads as they are considering a mammoth offer for their best player. The playmaker is not one to shy away from responsibility, irrespective of what’s happening off the pitch, but a huge move to Saudi Arabia in the summer must be on his mind when he takes the field against Germany on Wednesday.
Portugal would be eager to break their hoodoo against Germany and win their first match against Die Mannschaft since the 2000 UEFA Euros, while Nagelsmann’s men will be looking forward to maintaining their winning streak against the Selecao.
Our Final Prediction: A 3-2 win for Portugal will put Martinez’s men up for another Nations League title after winning the inaugural edition back in 2019.
