Germany U21 vs Italy U21 Predictions

Germany U21 vs Italy U21 Predictions for this Euro Under-21 quarter-final. Germany face Italy at MOL Arena on Sunday evening in a U21 European Championship quarter-final, with both sides competing for a coveted semi-final spot. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Euro U-21 Championship | June 22 2025 at 8:00 pm UK at MOL Arena

Germany U21 vs Italy U21 Predictions

Can Cautious Italy Keep Rampant Germany at Bay in This Quarter-Final Clash?

• Germany bring the goals: The Germans have scored at least twice in each of their last four matches, totalling nine in this tournament alone.
• Italy’s one-goal habit: Italy have scored exactly once in five straight games, showing a clear lack of cutting edge up front.
• Woltemade’s impact is undeniable: With four goals and two assists so far, the towering forward has been directly involved in two-thirds of Germany’s tournament goals.

Best Bet for Germany U21 vs Italy U21

It doesn’t get more heavyweight than this in youth football. Two of the most iconic footballing nations go head-to-head on Sunday night as Germany U21 take on Italy U21 in the final quarter-final of the UEFA Under-21 European Championships. The venue? The MOL Arena. The stakes? A place in the semi-finals — and bragging rights between two sides who absolutely love beating each other.

Germany have looked like a machine so far. They breezed through the group stage like it was a training session, racking up three straight victories — including a polished performance in a 2-1 win over reigning champions England. Italy, on the other hand, have kept things tight, perhaps a bit too tight. They haven’t conceded more than once in their last four games but, at the same time, they haven’t managed to score more than one either. It’s been pragmatic, sure, but against this German outfit, one goal may not be enough.

You get the sense that this is a meeting of irresistible force against immovable object. Germany come loaded with goals — nine in the group stage alone — while Italy have built their success on a compact midfield and disciplined defending. But let’s be honest, if this match goes to the trenches, who would you rather back? The side firing on all cylinders or the one hoping to grind their way through?

Best Bet for Germany U21 vs Italy U21: Germany to Win & Both Teams To Score (BTTS – Yes)

Here at BettingTips4You, we’re not in the business of flooding readers with dozens of confusing selections. We believe in precision over quantity — one match, one bet, the best value available. And for this clash, our Best Bet is: Germany to Win & BTTS – Yes at 5/2.

Now, let’s unpack why this selection makes so much sense. Germany have been flying. They’ve scored in both halves in each of their last three games and possess serious firepower in Nick Woltemade, who’s turning defenders into training cones. Italy will not be able to park the bus all game — and let’s be honest, this isn’t the place for parking. They’ll eventually have to commit bodies forward, especially if Germany take the lead.

Italy, to their credit, do know how to find the net when it matters. Pisilli was clinical against Spain, and they’ve scored in five of their last six outings. But their gameplan is unlikely to survive an early goal. Once behind, Italy will need to chase — and that’s where things open up.

Germany’s full-backs push high, and while that creates opportunities, it does leave gaps. Italy might just exploit one. But don’t expect that to change the outcome. Germany are built to outscore, not out-defend.

“Germany are playing like a side that expect to lift the trophy. They’ve got pace, goals, balance, and momentum. Italy may land a punch — but Germany will throw the knockout.”
– BettingTips4You.com expert quote from Wolfgang Shotten

So, while Italy may grab a goal — perhaps even a scare — it’s hard to see them holding back the tide for 90 minutes. The German press, combined with sharp movement up top, should be too much over the course of the game.

Expected correct score? Germany 3-1 Italy. The Germans will get on top, Italy will grab one through a set-piece or moment of magic, but the overall difference in firepower and control should see the favourites through with breathing space.

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