June 12 th UEFA European U-21 Football Championship - Germany U21 VS Slovenia U21 Prediction
UEFA European U-21 Football Championship - Germany U21 VS Slovenia U21
Match Time:13-06-2025 03:00 Friday (UTC+8)
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The UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 match between Germany U21 and Slovenia U21, scheduled for June 12, 2025, at Stadion pod Zoborom in Nitra, Slovakia, is a Group B opener. Below is an analysis of the teams, their head-to-head history, and a shortened prediction for the match, incorporating relevant web sources.
Team Analysis
Germany U21 (FIFA Rank: N/A for U21, Senior Rank: 13)
Coached by Antonio Di Salvo, Germany U21 qualified as Group D winners with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, scoring 2.5 goals per game. Three-time U21 EURO champions (2009, 2017, 2021), they’re on a strong run, defeating Spain U21 2-1 in a friendly in March 2025.
Strengths:
Midfield Depth: Captain Eric Martel, Paul Nebel, Rocco Reitz, Paul Wanner, and Brajan Gruda form a dynamic midfield, with Nick Woltemade (Stuttgart) leading the attack.
Form: Unbeaten in their last five competitive matches, with 60% clean sheets in qualifiers.
Key Players: Goalkeeper Noah Atubolu and defender Bright Arrey-Mbi anchor a solid backline.
Weaknesses:
Pressure to Perform: As favorites in Group B (with England and Czechia), Germany face expectations to dominate, which could lead to early errors.
Limited U21 EURO Experience: Many players are new to the tournament stage, unlike their 2021-winning predecessors.
Slovenia U21 (FIFA Rank: N/A for U21, Senior Rank: 54)
Managed by Milenko Ačimovič, Slovenia U21 topped Group H with 5 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss, led by top scorer Tio Cipot (6 goals). Their first qualified U21 EURO appearance (2021 was as co-hosts) ended in the group stage, and a recent 1-0 friendly loss to Finland U21 dented confidence.
Strengths:
Defensive Resilience: Slovenia conceded 0.88 goals per game in qualifiers, with goalkeeper Luka Leban and defenders like Dušan Stojinović providing stability.
Key Players: Tio Cipot and Žan Jevšenak offer attacking and midfield quality.
Counter-Attacking Threat: Slovenia’s disciplined setup can frustrate opponents, as seen in their 1-1 draw with Austria.
Weaknesses:
Poor Recent Form: Only one win in their last five matches, with a 1-0 loss to Finland showing attacking struggles.
Inexperience: First non-hosted U21 EURO appearance may lead to nerves against a strong German side.
Head-to-Head History
Germany U21 and Slovenia U21 have never met in a U21 EURO final tournament or qualifying fixture, making this their first competitive encounter.
Total Matches: 0
Germany Wins: 0
Slovenia Wins: 0
Draws: 0
Goal Trends: No data available due to lack of prior meetings.
Prediction: Germany U21 2-0 Slovenia U21
Germany U21, with their 7-2-1 qualifying record and 2-1 win over Spain U21, are favorites against Slovenia U21, who are winless in four of their last five. Germany’s midfield depth and clean-sheet record (60%) should overpower Slovenia’s defense at the neutral Stadion pod Zoborom. Expect a German win to nil.
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