- 1 Germany vs Curacao: A historic opening night for Group E in Houston
- 2 Germany are out to make an instant statement
- 3 Curacao are about to live the dream
- 4 Probable lineups
- 5 World Cup prediction Monde Germany vs Curacao
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
- 8 Information changes
- 9 Your role
- 10 Responsible gambling first
- 11 Legal age
- 12 About the images
Germany vs Curacao: A historic opening night for Group E in Houston 
It’s a clash of extremes as Texas gets set for Sunday’s Group E opener at the World Cup. Germany take on Curacao on the Houston Stadium turf to launch their campaign. For Germany, this first date with the tournament’s underdogs has to send a message. Against a side preparing for the first World Cup match in its history, Germany have no choice but to flex their status and win by a distance.
Germany are out to make an instant statement 
For this opener, Germany arrive with huge tactical confidence after an eye-catching run of nine straight wins in all competitions. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann can call on the long-awaited return of legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to steady the dressing room. At the back, Germany will lean on the steel of Jonathan Tah to snuff out any counterattacks before they start. The attacking setup looks especially frightening with Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz set to support Kai Havertz at the sharp end. The crowd is waiting for a full-blown attacking show from Germany to wipe away the disappointment of recent tournaments. Their forwards want to make their firepower count from the opening minutes. A big win would put the Mannschaft top of the group in perfect shape. Everyone in Germany wants a start worth remembering.
Curacao are about to live the dream 
For their part, Curacao head into this historic competition with no fear and a clear plan to enjoy every second. The smallest nation at this World Cup by population, Dick Advocaat’s side, now led by the 78-year-old veteran, caused a major stir by finishing top of their CONCACAF qualifying group last November. Inspired by captain Leandro Bacuna in midfield and the explosive former Manchester United prospect Tahith Chong up front, the Blue Wave will try to unsettle the European giants, despite a defence that looked badly exposed in a 4-1 defeat to Scotland.
Probable lineups
Germany : Neuer ; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown ; F Nmecha, Pavlovic ; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz ; Havertz
Curacao : Room ; Sambo, Obispo, Gaari, Floranus ; Comenencia, J Bacuna, L Bacuna ; Chong, Gorre, Antonisse
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World Cup prediction Monde Germany vs Curacao
Germany to score over 3.5 goals
This looks one-way traffic between one of the biggest powers in football history and the smallest country in the tournament. Germany are flying in attack, riding a nine-game winning run and playing with serious invention. The mix of technical quality from Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane and Florian Wirtz, plus Kai Havertz’s eye for goal, looks far too much for a back line making its first real appearance at this level.
Curacao could struggle with the lack of high-tempo rhythm and the speed of Germany’s passing. Dick Advocaat’s side shipped four avoidable goals against Scotland in their last game against a decent European outfit, and the step up is far steeper this time. Against the repeated waves and relentless press of Julian Nagelsmann’s Mannschaft, the Caribbean block should crack early. A big attacking night for the four-time world champions is expected in Houston.
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