WC · Sat, Jun 20 · 4:00 PM

Côte d'Ivoire at Germany

O/U 2.5 · SPREAD Germany -1.5 · BMO Field

Gary's pick

Côte d'Ivoire +1.5-160

CONF 82%

Result

WCashedFinal 1-2

Gary's pick

Under 3.5-175

CONF 85%

Result

WCashedFinal 1-2

The read: Côte d'Ivoire +1.5

Germany's seven-goal outburst against Curaçao has inflated their price, making the market overpay for a fragile number in their high-volume attacking metrics. Côte d'Ivoire is an incredibly disciplined side that concedes only 0.7 goals per match and possesses the physical presence of Guela Doué and Wilfried Singo to match Germany's strength. With both teams needing only a point to virtually guarantee advancement, expect a tight battle where Côte d'Ivoire comfortably covers the +1.5 line.

The read: Under 3.5

This match is a clash of high-level defensive systems under the protective umbrella of tournament math, as a draw serves both teams' advancement goals. Germany's defense is incredibly restrictive at 0.64 xGA, while Côte d'Ivoire's compact block will limit open-play opportunities. With neither manager incentivized to take high-risk offensive gambles, this tactical chess match will stay well under the high 3.5-goal total.

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