Germany vs Ukraine prediction (1x2)

Germany are not in the best of the forms and their situation is further worsened by the latest injuries. Their defense remain a major worry with Hummels sidelined and Rudiger ruled out off the tournament, while their full back are rather inexperienced. Ukraine are a team focused on quick counter attacks and they may well put the German defense under tremendous pressure. But Joachim Low’s side have a formidable attack with the talisman Ozil pulling the strings from the midfield and Thomas Muller the man to get on the end of most half chances. So there is a high probability of goals to fall on either ends. Ukraine had won 9 of their 13 matches, with their last defeat coming against Spain on October 2015. They are yet to win a match against Germany in five meetings, but three of those were draws. With goals expected at both ends, this could end in a draw, but I back Germany to show up with a strong showing in the group opener and edge a narrow win. My pick Germany win.