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Germany are clear favourites on ratings, with the model at 61%. Only a poor recent run (four-from-five) gives Ivory Coast a way in.
Decimal fair odds from the model probabilities before bookmaker margin.
Why Germany are favourites (61%)
- Germany carry the higher Elo rating (+240 points)
- Neutral venue — no home advantage applied
- Germany unbeaten and winning in their last five (5W)
- Ivory Coast won 4 of their last five (4W 1L)
- Head-to-head treated as neutral — too few recent meetings to weigh (10% of the blend)
These factors combine to produce the 61% / 17% / 22% verdict above.
Expected match pattern
Germany are expected to control possession and territory, while Ivory Coast will likely rely on defensive organisation and counter-attacks. An early Germany goal would force Ivory Coast to open up, raising the chance of a multi-goal result; the longer it stays level, the more pressure shifts onto the favourites.
Expected goals: Germany 1.9 · Ivory Coast 0.7
Quick stats
Germany — last 5
- W@ USA2–1
- Wv Finland4–0
- Wv Ghana2–1
- W@ Switzerland4–3
- Wv Slovakia6–0
Ivory Coast — last 5
- W@ Philadelphia Union II2–0
- W@ France2–1
- W@ Scotland1–0
- W@ South Korea4–0
- L@ Egypt2–3
Head to head
No recent meetings on record between these sides.
Predictions are model output, not betting advice. The model blends an Elo rating, last-5 form and host advantage; ratings update after every tournament result, and fair odds and likely scorelines are derived from the same blend. Bet responsibly — 18+. See PuntHub for verified tipster services.