Football Bet of the Day for Sunday features Germany U21 star Nick Woltemade in a key role. Expect shots on target against Italy.
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 U21s vs Italy U21s
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Robbie Muirhead to Score Anytime | |
23/10 - odds when tipped |  |
Reasoning Robbie Muirhead opened his account last time out and remains Livingston’s go-to attacking outlet. With Kilmarnock still adjusting under new management and defensively vulnerable, the in-form forward is well poised to take advantage. Backing him to score anytime offers real value in what could be a tightly contested affair.
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🧠 Why You Should Back This Tip
- Nick Woltemade is the top scorer in the Under-21 European Championship so far.
- Germany have averaged three goals per game across the group stage.
- Italy have conceded just one goal in their last six matches.
Rationale:
Sunday’s top betting selection comes from the European Under-21 Championship quarter-final between Germany U21s and Italy U21s, two nations with proud traditions at youth level. While Germany have dazzled in the group stage, sweeping aside all three opponents and scoring at will, Italy have taken a more reserved route to the last eight—organised, efficient, and conceding just once in 270 minutes.
One player who has stood out during the tournament is Nick Woltemade, the focal point of Germany’s highly effective front line. The towering forward has been in sparkling form, leading the tournament’s scoring charts and becoming a constant threat to opposition defences. And with Italy expected to sit deeper and absorb pressure, Woltemade’s presence becomes even more critical.
The key to this bet lies in Germany’s tactical blueprint. Antonio Di Salvo’s side create chances through relentless ball retention, high pressing and overloads in wide areas. Brajan Gruda, Paul Wanner and Ansgar Knauff are all comfortable operating in half-spaces and delivering crosses or cut-backs into the penalty box. That service line funnels chances toward Woltemade, who has proven he only needs a fraction of space to release a shot on goal.
Italy’s back line, anchored by Lorenzo Pirola, will aim to frustrate and stay compact—but they’ve not faced an attack of this calibre so far in the tournament. Germany’s relentless approach means Woltemade is likely to be involved in multiple phases of play in and around the penalty area. Whether it’s from open play, set pieces, or second balls, he’s almost certain to get sights of goal.
The German number nine has managed at least two shots on target in each of his group games—despite being rested against England—highlighting how central he is to Di Salvo’s plans. Against a team like Italy, who are less likely to commit players forward, Germany will be encouraged to take more efforts from controlled possession. That plays directly into Woltemade’s hands.
In terms of match rhythm, Germany are expected to dictate proceedings, pushing Italy back and sustaining long spells of pressure. Even if they don’t find an early breakthrough, their attacking persistence ensures the ball will spend plenty of time in the final third. That gives Woltemade repeated opportunities to work the keeper—and make this bet land.
Given his form, volume of chances, and role in the team, backing Woltemade to register over 1 shot on target is not only logical—it’s the smartest angle of attack on Sunday’s card.
🎯 Best Bet – Nick Woltemade Over 1 Shot on Target
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