EURO 2024 Round of 16: Germany vs. Denmark

Germany Faces Resilient Denmark in Euro 2024 Round of 16 Clash

As the Euro 2024 tournament reaches its climactic round of 16, hosts Germany prepare to take on Denmark at the iconic Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund on Saturday night. The Germans, who topped Group A, will be looking to capitalize on home support and secure a spot in the quarter-finals against a determined Danish side that finished second in Group C.

Germany's Road to the Round of 16

Germany's journey to the round of 16 has been marked by a mix of impressive performances and late drama. They collected two wins and a draw from their three group games, scoring eight goals and conceding just twice. Niclas Füllkrug's late header against Switzerland proved crucial in securing top spot for the hosts.

Denmark's Resilient Approach

Denmark, despite not collecting a victory in their three group games, have shown resilience and organization throughout the tournament. Coach Kasper Hjulmand has made limited changes to his lineup, with the versatile trio of Alexander Bah, Victor Kristiansen, and Wolfsburg's Joakim Mæhle vying for starting spots at full-back.

Key Absences and Potential Lineup Changes

Both teams will be forced into at least one defensive change due to suspension. Germany will be without Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, with Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck expected to start in his place. Denmark will miss the services of central midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with ex-Werder Bremen, Dortmund and Hoffenheim enforcer Thomas Delaney likely to step in.

Prediction

Germany, buoyed by home support and their impressive performances in the group stage, will be the favorites to progress. However, Denmark's resilience and organization make them a tough opponent. A close encounter is expected, with Germany potentially edging it 2-1 after extra time.

The Bad Tackle

Denmark rode on luck and breaks to reach this round. They will need more if they are to upset the well-oiled German team.