Germany vs. Scotland: Picks, predictions, team news for Euro 2024 group stage match

Euro 2024 officially gets underway Friday afternoon with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the first match of the competition. These two sides will battle in Group A, with both hoping to secure an important win to start the tournament. Germany come into this match winning three of its last four games, including triumphs over France and Netherlands. Scotland enters this contest after a 2-2 draw against Finland. Scotland has lost two of its four international matches in 2024.

Here’s what you need to know for the match, with odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

Germany v. Scotland

Date: Friday, June 14
Time: 3 p.m. ET
TV channel: Fox
Livestream: Foxsports.com, fuboTV

Moneyline odds

Germany: -360
Draw: +500
Scotland: +950

Moneyline pick: Germany -360

This summer’s Euro is a big opportunity for Germany to get back to prominence on the international stage. It has not been good for the Germans recently at World Cups or Euros, as the farthest they’ve gotten in the last three events is the round of 16. Coming off a group stage exit at the 2022 World Cup, this revamped Germany team is looking to make an early statement in front of its home fans. Scotland qualified for the last Euro after missing five tournaments, a sign this generation could be building something special. Scotland went 0-1-2 in the group stage at that Euro.

Emre Can has replaced Aleksandar Pavlovic but that’s the only major injury news for Germany. Leroy Sane is expected to be fit as is Niclas Fullkrug, though neither are expected to start. Captain Andy Robertson is good to go for Scotland after suffering an injury scare in the last match. Scotland will be without Aaron Hickey, Ben Doak and Lyndon Dykes for the tournament.

I could see Germany potentially falling flat against Switerzland in the opening game but I don’t think they’ll falter against this Scotland side. Scotland does have plenty of experience but the talent gap will be too much to overcome in front of Germany’s home fans. Give me the hosts to register three points to start Euro 2024.