Germany v Ivory Coast – predictions and odds – 2026 World Cup (20/06/2026)

Last update at 19 June, 2026⏲️ Reading time: 2 minutes

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Ivory Coast

FIFA World Cup 2026, 21:00 @ 20.06.2026

Germany and Ivory Coast, both coming off wins in their opening matches at the 2026 World Cup, face off at BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on the second matchday of the group stage. The Germans thrashed the weak Curaçao side, showing them no mercy; the Ivorians pulled off a surprise victory against an Ecuador side that had arrived at the World Cup with a reputation as a promising team. A goal in stoppage time secured three precious points for the Africans.

This clash could decide who tops the group. Not surprisingly, if Germany win, they will be all but through on goal difference, whilst Ivory Coast wrap up their group stage campaign against Curaçao. The team under the most pressure to win is Julian Nagelsmann’s side, who face a tougher match against Ecuador on the third and final matchday.

‘Final score’ prediction

The match is expected to be a thrilling affair. The Ivorians’ first match was already a thrilling affair, despite only one goal being scored. The Ivorians play a very direct game and don’t hold back. The same goes for Germany, who, moreover, fare very well against teams that don’t sit deep. If the Europeans can control the Africans’ transitions, they have the quality to make the difference in the penalty areas. For that reason, I’m backing a German victory.

‘Both teams to score’ prediction

What is certainly expected is that both teams will create chances, given their respective attacking potential. Furthermore, Germany struggle to keep a clean sheet – something they haven’t managed in a World Cup since winning the 2014 final against Argentina. In this context, the option of both teams scoring in this match on the second day of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup is a very attractive one.

“Build a Bet” Prediction

When it comes to placing the bet, we’re going to combine two options. One of them is somewhat risky but feasible: that there will be over 3.5 goals in the match. Given the firepower of Julian Nagelsmann’s side and their struggles to keep a clean sheet, this is a real possibility. If we add a German victory to this, we have a bet that pays out at 3.64.

Germany to win

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Antxón PascualSports journalist and betting analyst

He is a journalist specialising in football, with cycling as his other great sporting passion. With more than eight years of experience as a tipster, he brings a practical perspective to sports analysis. At BetBrothers he publishes tips and sports content with a clear goal: to provide rigorous, well-explained analysis that is genuinely useful for readers.