England Under-21s vs Germany Under-21s predictions: Young Lions can clinch quarter-final berth
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- England U21’s are unbeaten in their last nine competitive matches
- Germany U21’s have kept just one clean sheet in their last six competitive fixtures
- Recommended bet: England U21 draw no bet
England were held to a 0-0 draw by Slovenia on Sunday and they approach their Group B contest against Germany, aware that a poor result could signal the end of their European Under-21 Championship challenge.
Lee Carsley's side are second in the section, two points behind leaders Germany and three clear of Slovenia, who finish their group schedule against the already eliminated Czech Republic.
And they will be aware that a loss to the Germans could open the door for Slovenia, who would need to win their game and see where that leaves them with regards to goal difference.
England's fate is in their hands, with a victory required to take them through as Group B winners.
Team news
Carsley may be pondering changes after his team failed to break down Slovenia on Sunday.
Jay Stansfield, Omari Hutchinson and Tom Fellows are among the offensive players pushing to be involved from the off.
Germany head coach Antonio Di Salvo must decide how many changes to make now that qualification for the quarter-finals has been assured.
Highly-rated Mainz striker Nelson Weiper has made two substitute appearances and could be in line for his first start of the tournament.
The stats
England Under-21s have kept four clean sheets in their last six competitive games
England Under-21's have scored three or more goals in three of their last four fixtures
Germany Under-21s have won their last four games.
Germany Under-21s are unbeaten in their last 17 matches
The Germans have scored two goals or more in 10 of their last 11 matches.
Nine of the last 10 matches involving Germany U21s have featured at least three goals.
Prediction
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England left their shooting boots behind when drawing 0-0 with Slovenia on Sunday but they can ensure a continuation of their European Under-21 Championship campaign by defeating Germany at Stadion pod Zoborom in Nitra.
Germany are in the happy position of having qualified for the quarter-finals with a game to spare and their head coach, Di Salvo, will almost certainly take the opportunity to rest some of his key players.
The 45-year-old will be eager to see what his fringe players have to offer, but it could be a tough learning curve for them against an England team desperate to avoid an early flight home.
England and Germany always looked like being the top teams in Group B but there should be a bit of extra intensity in the Young Lions' camp and that may be enough to settle a close contest.
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