Friday night marks the start of the biggest soccer event of the year in Germany as Euro 2024 kicks off.
Scotland has the honor of opening this festival of soccer by facing the tournament hosts. Can they make a mark? Read on for Germany vs. Scotland bet builder predictions.
Germany vs. Scotland bet builder picks
This match is set to take place at Allianz Arena in Munich on 06/14/2024. Kickoff will be at 3:00 PM ET.
I’ve already discussed this game in detail, particularly from a betting perspective, highlighting a couple of value picks in the Germany vs. Scotland predictions and tips article. But since it's the opening game, let’s make things interesting with a bet builder, offering an attractive +1000 payout with bet365.
Both teams to score
We'll start with the obvious bet, which is 'Both Teams to Score.'
The Germans have a formidable attack, featuring Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane, and Kai Havertz. They are likely to trouble defenses, and there's little to suggest they won't cause problems for Scotland.
However, Germany hasn't been defensively solid, as seen against Greece in their final warm-up game. Scotland has the potential to hit on the counterattack, making 'Both Teams to Score' a well-priced option in early betting.
John McGinn to be booked
Another bet recommended in the Germany vs. Scotland preview was for John McGinn to get booked, and I'm sticking with that selection.
McGinn will be crucial for Scotland in this tournament. His leadership and experience are vital, as is his tenacity, which often gets him booked, especially in high-pressure games.
McGinn was Aston Villa’s second-most booked player last season, frequently getting booked in matches where his team was under pressure and without the ball for long periods, which will likely be the case in this game.
Scotland over 5.5 shots
Many expect this opening game to be a breeze for Germany, but I'm not so sure. Yes, the hosts have excellent players and should get the job done, but they've been vulnerable to attacks recently, so don’t be surprised if Scotland threatens, especially on the break.
Germany conceded 12 shots against Greece and seven against Ukraine in previous games. They’ve allowed at least six shots in each of their last 11 games.
Germany over 4.5 corners
Lastly, 'Germany Over 4.5 Corners' is a must for any bet builder for this game.
The hosts will dominate possession, and with Scotland setting up for counterattacks, especially early on, corners for Germany seem inevitable.
Nagelsmann’s team forced 13 corners against Greece, 11 against Ukraine, six against the Netherlands, and five against France. Don’t be surprised to see Toni Kroos taking several corner kicks during this game.
Recap - Germany vs. Scotland bet builder picks
Here’s a 4-leg bet builder for the Euro 2024 opener:
Both teams to score
John McGinn to be booked
Scotland over 5.5 shots
Germany over 4.5 corners
This Germany vs. Scotland bet builder offers a +1000 payout with bet365.
