⚽ Germany vs. Ivory Coast Prediction: World Cup Picks & Best Bets (June 20)
Germany and the Ivory Coast clash at Toronto's BMO Field on Saturday in a battle between teams aiming to stay perfect after opening the 2026 World Cup with victories.
Despite the Ivory Coast kicking off its World Cup campaign with an impressive win over Ecuador, our Germany vs. Ivory Coast prediction backs the four-time world champion to live up to its label as a -188 favorite and register a win against The Elephants (+475).
With the odds for the game (4 p.m. ET on FOX) heavily favoring Germany, we also target a strong defensive display from Die Nationalelf as part of our World Cup best bets for this Group E fixture.
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⚽ Germany vs. Ivory Coast predictions: Pick to win & player prop bets
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| 💰 Best bets | 📊 Best odds | ⚖️ Wager (units) |
|---|---|---|
| Germany ML | -188 via bet365 | 2 units -> 1.06 units |
| Germany clean sheet: Yes | +125 via bet365 | 1 unit -> 1.25 units |
| Kai Havertz anytime goal | +145 via FanDuel | 0.5 units -> 0.73 units |
| Over 2.5 goals | -155 via DraftKings | 1.5 units -> 0.97 units |
⚽ Who will win Germany vs. Ivory Coast?
Germany arrives in Canada in fine form after collecting three points in one of the most lopsided wins during the opening round of games, hammering World Cup debutant Curacao 7-1.
Considering that Germany has the deepest squad in the group, head coach Julian Nagelsmann shouldn't have any issues making it two wins in a row against the Ivory Coast.
The Ivory Coast is no pushover, but its focus should be on limiting damage against a superior Germany team in order to avoid a lopsided loss that could hurt the African nation's chances of progressing out of the group.
Score prediction: Germany 3, Ivory Coast 0
💵 My best bet: Germany clean sheet (+125)
Along with an embarrassment of riches in attack, Germany also has a significant edge over the Ivory Coast with a defense that only conceded three goals in six World Cup qualifying matches.
Although Curacao, the weakest team in Group E, scored unexpectedly, the goal likely served as a wake-up call for Germany. The Ivory Coast boasts an impressive attack, but chances will be few and far between when Germany dominates possession in midfield and the final third.
🦶 Who will score in Germany vs. Ivory Coast?
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Kai Havertz, F, Germany (+145)
Kai Havertz can boost his bid to win the Golden Boot award as the World Cup's top scorer with another big outing. After scoring twice against Curacao, we're backing the Arsenal forward to find the back of the net again.
As Germany's focal point in attack and primary penalty taker, Havertz is the most reliable option and the favorite among bookmakers to score against the Ivory Coast. He should have plenty of chances to add to his tally within a German team that's expected to create countless chances against an Ivory Coast defense that struggled at times against Ecuador.
Best Germany vs. Ivory Coast goal-scorer pick: Kai Havertz (+145 via FanDuel)
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🥅 Will both teams score in Germany vs. Ivory Coast?
No, both teams will not score Saturday. The Ivory Coast will probably start aggressively in attack and try to score an early goal, like Curacao, but that won't matter once Germany takes the lead and starts to control the tempo of the game.
Germany's ability to dictate the pace of play will lead to the Ivory Coast chasing the ball for a majority of the game before fatigue starts to set in and limit their ability to break on the counter. If the Ivory Coast does break through Germany's rigid midfield, the task doesn't get any easier against a composed back line and 2014 World Cup Golden Glove-winning goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Both teams to score (BTTS) pick: No (-106 via bet365)
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📺 How to watch Germany vs. Ivory Coast
- Date: Saturday, June 20
- Kickoff: 4 p.m. ET
- Location: BMO Field (Toronto)
- TV: FOX
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