Germany play their second game under the guidance of Jürgen Klopp on Sunday. They take on Greece in the Nations League at the Augsburg Arena.

Germany hit by injuries as Klopp era begins

Germany are hoping Klopp can be the man to deliver a change in their fortunes, following a shock round-of-32 exit against Paraguay at this summer’s World Cup. The ex-Liverpool coach took the highly unusual step of calling 44 players up for this international window.

He has effectively named separate squads, with one group for the opening two matches and another for the following two. There will still be some changes after a 1-1 draw in Amsterdam on Thursday.

Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala are both major doubts, after picking up injuries in the Netherlands. Younes Ebnoutalib looks likely to come in up front. He has scored four times in four league outings for Eintracht Frankfurt this term.

Germany predicted lineup vs Greece (4-2-3-1): ter Stegen; Vagnoman, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Kimmich, Nmecha; Gnabry, Amiri, Schade; Ebnoutalib.

Greece looking to the future with young talents emerging

Ivan Jovanović opted for a more conventional squad size of 26, but Tasos Bakasetas and Lazaros Rota were notable absentees. Greece are clearly planning ahead, with Konstantinos Karetsas one of their bright young hopes.

The 18-year-old has registered one assist in three Bundesliga appearances for Borussia Dortmund this term. He’s already making big contributions at international level too, with three goals in nine appearances last year.

Recent Arsenal signing Christos Tzolis is also still only 24, while Vangelis Pavlidis remains the leading candidate for the striker role. He has struck eight times in seven league outings this season for Benfica.

Greece predicted lineup vs Germany (4-2-3-1): Tzolakis; Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Zafeiris, Mouzakitis; Karetsas, Tzolis, Masouras; Pavlidis.

Germany vs Greece Prediction

  • Safe Tip: Germany to win
  • Odds: 1.35 (22Bet)
  • Correct score prediction: Germany 2-0 Greece
  • 22Bet Booking Code: 4QXLJ

Key stats:

  • Germany had won 10 games in a row before struggling in their final two matches at the World Cup.
  • All of the four meetings this century have been won by Die Mannschaft.
  • Greece have only won two of their past nine internationals.

With teenagers like Karetsas, Charalampos Kostoulas and Christos Mouzakitis already seeing regular action, there is potential in this Greek side. However, they still have a lot of improving to do, and their recent results highlight that.

Five of Greece’s previous 10 matches ended in defeat. They conceded six goals across two outings against Denmark last autumn. Ivan Jovanović’s side haven’t faced anyone on Germany’s level since a 3-0 home defeat against England in November 2024.

The home players will be highly motivated to impress their new coach, and backing Klopp’s side to triumph is a safe pick.

Germany vs Greece Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Under 3 goals
  • Odds: 1.87 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: LR8LJ

Jovanović has rarely managed to get the best out of the attacking talents he has at his disposal. Four of the past six Greece games ended with one or fewer goals.

Backing under 3 goals offers value. Germany will try to play positive football under their new boss, but their lack of clinical strikers will hamper them. Only one of their previous six games has ended with four or more goals.

Verdict: Germany to win (1.35) — Germany 2-0 Greece