UEFA Euro 2024 is again underway this weekend with the spherical of 16, and Saturday sees Germany tackle Denmark in Dortmund with Julian Nagelsmann’s house nation trying to illustrate their favorites tag. The Germans drew final day out towards Switzerland in Frankfurt, however received their two opening video games towards Scotland and Hungary to cruise to prime spot in Group A.

The Danes had been second in Group C behind England however as certainly one of three groups with no win in that group in order that they might want to pull off a significant shock if they’re to register a primary victory. Final Sunday’s hero Niclas Fullkrug might be on house turf in Dortmund however his purpose truly made Die Mannschaft’s job tougher by being on the identical facet of the draw as Spain, France, Belgium and Portugal.

A quarterfinal date with La Roja might await however first Germany have to navigate a difficult Scandinavian facet who don’t win many, however haven’t misplaced both. Actually, Kasper Hjulmand’s facet are unbeaten in 2024 thus far — seven video games just like the Germans — and might be a difficult opponent certainly.

The final time Denmark went right down to this weekend’s opponents was again within the Euro 2012 group section with Lukas Podolski on the rating sheet. For the Danes to reunite with Group C opponents Slovenia within the semifinals, a number of huge names might want to fall by the wayside.

Here is our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:

Recreation was delayed on account of climate

Lightning and thunder within the space of Dortmund resulted on this recreation getting postponed within the thirty sixth minute, however motion resumed shortly after the the primary half was completed. Audible cracks of thunder may very well be heard on the printed, with referee Michael Oliver sending the groups off the pitch and into the lockerroom because the state of affairs is monitored. 

“Attributable to antagonistic climate circumstances (thunderstorms and heavy rain) in Dortmund, it has been determined to droop the UEFA EURO 2024 Spherical of 16 match between Germany and Denmark. UEFA will make an announcement on the resumption of the match in the end,” UEFA initially introduced.

The right way to watch and odds

• Date: Saturday, June 29 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: BVB Stadion – Dortmund, Germany
• Watch: FOX or Fubo (strive without spending a dime)
• Odds: Germany -163; Draw +270; Denmark +500

How they acquired right here

Germany topped Group A with seven factors from 9 and eight targets scored for simply two conceded however they very almost dropped into second place behind Switzerland earlier than saving prime spot late on. It was second greatest for Denmark in Group C behind England with three attracts and no losses but in addition no wins and simply two targets scored for a similar quantity conceded.

Group information

Germany: Nagelsmann has caught with the identical XI thus far, however Jonathan Tah is now suspended for this one. Antonio Rudiger has been battling damage however ought to be match to companion Nico Schlotterbeck in entrance of Manuel Neuer though Robin Koch or Waldemar Anton might deputize. Fullkrug’s equalizer towards the Swiss might immediate a change however Kai Havertz is unlikely to drop out of the XI.

Doable Germany XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Rudiger, Mittelstadt; Kroos, Andrich; Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Havertz.

Denmark: The Danes might be with out Morten Hjulmand by way of suspension so Christian Norgaard or Mathias Jensen or Thomas Delaney might are available in. Up prime, Jonas Wind might make method depsotye helping Christian Eriksen vs. Slovenia with Andreas Skov Olsen, Kasper Dolberg or Yussuf Poulsen obtainable.

Doable Denmark XI: Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Bah, Hojbjerg, Delaney, Maehle; Eriksen; Hojlund, Wind.

Prediction

Though Denmark are robust to beat they equally discover it robust to win and targets will not be a problem for Germany below Nagelsmann. Anticipate a house win by two targets or so and a spot within the quarterfinals on the finish of it. Choose: Germany 2, Denmark 0.