Football Bet of the Day for Wednesday: Germany U21 vs France U21 goalfest expected in Euro U21 semi-final. This is a match where defending will likely take a backseat to attacking intent. Germany are ruthless going forward, and France’s recent record in front of goal is equally impressive. When two sides this talented and fearless collide, you can expect the scoreboard to keep ticking.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of Youth football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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⚽ Football Bet of the Day
Germany U21 vs France U21
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Over 2.5 Goals | |
8/13 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Both Germany and France U21s have demonstrated attacking flair and goal-scoring consistency throughout the tournament. With the likes of Woltemade, Weiper, Cisse and Tel all in excellent form, and both defences conceding regularly, a match featuring over 2.5 goals looks very likely. Expect end-to-end football with plenty of action. | |
🧠 Why You Should Back This Tip
- Germany have scored 14 goals in just four matches at this tournament.
- France have netted 2+ goals in seven of their last eight matches.
- Both teams have conceded at least four goals during the 2025 Under-21 Euros.
Rationale:
Our Bet of the Day comes from the semi-finals of the UEFA Under-21 Championship, where Germany U21 face France U21 in what promises to be a fiercely contested clash in Kosice. With both sides packed with talent and momentum, this match should serve up drama and, crucially for punters, goals.
Germany have been a revelation in the tournament so far. Antonio Di Salvo’s young charges cruised through the group stage with a perfect record—three wins from three, including a statement-making 3-0 dismantling of Slovenia and a 4-2 triumph over the Czech Republic. They carried that form into the quarter-finals, edging out a feisty Italian side 3-2 in extra time. What stands out most, however, is Germany’s relentless attack: 14 goals scored in four matches, led by the outstanding Nick Woltemade, who already has five goals and three assists to his name.
The presence of Nelson Weiper, who netted from the bench against Italy, adds further menace to a front line that has tormented defences all tournament. With such firepower, it’s hard to look past Germany finding the net multiple times once again.
On the other side, France cannot be overlooked. They’ve built steadily through the tournament and have shown incredible resilience, twice overturning deficits to win games. Mathys Tel and Cisse have been instrumental—Tel’s late winner against Denmark showcased his killer instinct, while Cisse’s three goals and one assist from midfield speak to his importance in the final third.
France have now scored at least two goals in seven of their last eight matches. Even in their group stage draw with Germany last November, they struck twice to earn a 2-2 result.
However, their defence has shown signs of vulnerability—conceding twice to Georgia and Denmark—and with Germany’s attack in such dominant form, it’s difficult to imagine them keeping a clean sheet here. Likewise, Germany have let in goals in each of their last three, and France’s attacking confidence should see them capitalise.
In a game between two of Europe’s most dangerous attacking outfits, backing Over 2.5 Goals looks an intelligent move. The attacking talent on both sides, combined with recent form and defensive frailties, points towards a high-scoring semi-final.
🎯 Best Bet – Over 2.5 Goals
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