Germany Takes On Ghana in International Friendly: What to Expect, Bold Predictions, and Starting Lineups

Germany aims to build on its thrilling victory over Switzerland with another friendly win on Monday, as the four-time world champions host Ghana at the MHPArena in Stuttgart.

Florian Wirtz was the standout performer in a seven-goal spectacle against Switzerland, directly involved in every German goal during the 4–3 win. The Liverpool star assisted his team's opening two strikes before netting a brace himself, capping it off with the decisive goal just five minutes from time. Die Mannschaft have now strung together six consecutive victories since their painful loss to Slovakia at the start of World Cup qualifying.

Monday presents Germany with yet another chance to test its mettle against World Cup opposition on uncertain footing. Ghana arrives having suffered a catastrophic defeat on Friday. The African side was hammered 5–1 by Austria in the opening leg of its European tour, a humiliating display that highlighted Ghana's deterioration in recent years.

Germany should hand the Black Stars another defeat in what will be the nations' first encounter in 12 years. The two sides previously met at the 2010 and 2014 World Cups—with Germany lifting the trophy in the latter—but have not faced each other since.

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Despite possessing some dangerous individuals, most notably Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo, Ghana is no longer the powerhouse it once was, having even failed to qualify for the most recent Africa Cup of Nations—the first such absence from the tournament since 2004. The Black Stars are operating at a level far below Europe's elite.

Germany, too, carries less global weight than previous generations, yet Julian Nagelsmann's squad is loaded with talent and capable of dismantling any opponent when firing on all cylinders. Germany should prove comfortably superior to their upcoming guests.

Prediction: Germany 3–0 Ghana

Germany Predicted Lineup

Nagelsmann is anticipated to rotate his squad from the side that edged past Switzerland on Friday, though key figures like Wirtz, Jonathan Tah, and Joshua Kimmich are expected to keep their spots.

Undav's strong showings with Stuttgart could earn him a start in his home ground, while Karl and Anton Stach may also break into the starting XI. Real Madrid center-back Antonio Rüdiger could replace Nico Schlotterbeck at the back as well.

Germany will be without a number of players for the Ghana fixture, with Marc-André ter Stegen, Robert Andrich, Aleksandar Pavlović, Max Mittelstädt, Jamie Leweling, and Karim Adeyemi among the prominent names missing.

Germany predicted lineup vs. Ghana (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Kimmich, Tah, Rüdiger, Raum; Stach, Goretzka; Gnabry, Woltemade, Wirtz; Undav.

Ghana Predicted Lineup

Ghana's squad has been considerably weakened by the injury-enforced absences of Iñaki Williams and Brando Thomas-Asante, leaving Addo with limited attacking resources. He can still call upon Semenyo and may also deploy Hamburg striker Ransford Königsdörffer, who has delivered some eye-catching performances in the Bundesliga this season.

Ibrahim Sulemana could slot into midfield, while Jerome Opoku may be elevated from the bench into the defensive line in place of Caleb Yirenkyi. Jordan Ayew, who got on the scoresheet against Austria, is set for his 117th international cap.

Tariq Lamptey, Mohammed Salisu, Ernest Nuamah, Joseph Paintsil, and most significantly Mohammed Kudus are among those unavailable for the Black Stars.

Ghana predicted lineup vs. Germany (3-4-1-2): Ati-Zigi; Djiku, Opoku, Köhn; Adu, I. Sulemana, Partey, Adjetey; Ayew; Semenyo, Königsdörffer.

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