Germany vs Ivory Coast - World Cup Betting Tips (20/06/2026)

Germany and Ivory Coast both won their first games of the 2026 World Cup and now go head-to-head for the chance to take a big step towards topping the group and securing an easier passage in the knockout stages.

It is Germany that are favourites to win the match at 1.55 with bet365, with Ivory Coast priced at 5.75. The draw is available at 4.20. However, it looks worthwhile looking at the anytime goalscorer in this clash, especially on Kai Havertz who is again set to lead the line for Germany after their high-scoring opening fixture.

Reasons to Follow this Bet

• Havertz scored two in the previous game and takes penalties for Germany.

• Wirtz and Musiala look in good form and can be key to creating chances for the Arsenal forward.

• Ivory Coast won their first game but Ecuador created plenty of chances in that game and hit the woodwork on a number of occasions. Germany are expected to have more chances in this one.

Germany vs Ivory Coast - Team News

Germany enjoyed a comfortable success over Curacao in their opening fixture and are unlikely to make too many changes for this one. Dennis Undav scored after coming on and Nick Woltemade scored plenty in the qualification campaign, but nether are likely to push Kai Havertz out of the starting striker role after his brace in the previous game.

Malick Thiaw and Antonio Rudiger both had to settle for a place on the bench as Tah and Schlotterbeck were picked as Germany's centre-back pairing.

Ivory Coast will have to assess the fitness of centre back Evan Ndick after the Roma man failed to return from fitness in time for their opening group game. That meant Emmanuel Agbadou started against Ecuador.

Yan Diamande had a fine game against Ecuador while match-winner Amad Diallo had to have an impact off the bench. Manager Emerse Faé's needs to decide between him and Nicolas Pepe on Ivory Coast's right wing.

Germany vs Ivory Coast Line-ups

Germany: Neuer - Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown - Pavlovic, Nmecha - Sane, Musiala, Wirtz - Havertz.

Ivory Coast: Fofana - Doue, Singo, Agbadou, Konan - Pepe, Kessie, Fofana, Diomande - Toure, Wahi.