Germany vs Greece: Preview, predictions and lineups

The second of Germany's two warm-up matches ahead of Euro 2024 takes place on Friday as Julian Nagelsmann's side face Greece in Monchengladbach.

Die Mannschaft's preparations for the upcoming summer tournament began with a stalemate against Ukraine on Monday. The three-time European champions were left frustrated by a fine performance between the sticks from Anatoliy Trubin, although there was enough on display in Nuremberg to suggest the hosts will be a team to keep an eye on in the summer.

Nagelsmann still has the likes of Antonio Rudiger and Toni Kroos to welcome back into the fold, too.

The Germans will want to produce a more convincing final third display on Friday with the start of Euro 2024 just a week out by the time they kick-off against Greece. The hosts face Scotland in the tournament's curtain-raiser on 14 June.

Greece came ever so close to qualifying for the Euros but succumbed to newbies Georgia on penalties in their play-off final. The 2004 champions won't be in action this summer but have nonetheless shown signs of progress over the past couple of years under Gus Poyet. They'll be a formidable test for the Germans on Friday.

Here's 90min's preview of Germany's pre-Euro 2024 friendly.

What time does Germany vs Greece kick-off?

• Location: Monchengladbach, Germany
• Stadium: Borussia-Park
• Date: Friday 7 June
• Kick-off Time: 19:45 BST / 14:45 ET / 11:45 PT
• Referee: Jose Luis Munuera Montero (ESP)

Germany vs Greece H2H Record (Last Five Games)

• Germany: 3 wins
• Greece: 0 wins
• Draws: 2

• Last meeting: Germany 4-2 Greece (22 June 2012) - Euro 2012

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Germany team news

Nagelsmann used 16 players against Ukraine on Monday and the German boss should hand opportunities to several other members of his provisional squad in Monchengladbach.

David Raum and Benjamin Henrichs are among the players who could earn starts on Friday.

Toni Kroos and Antonio Rudiger are expected to be involved after celebrating Real Madrid's 15th Champions League success. Nagelsmann can also call upon Nico Schlotterbeck and Niclas Fullkrug.

Germany predicted lineup vs Greece

Germany predicted lineup vs Greece (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen; Henrichs, Rudiger, Schlotterback, Raum; Kroos, Gundogan; Sane, Muller, Wirtz; Beier.

Greece team news

With Poyet's contract expiring after the Euro 2024 play-offs in March, Greece will be led by Nikos Papadopoulos for the first time on Friday.

Papadopoulos' squad is blessed with Premier League talent such as West Ham's Konstantinos Mavropanos, but the majority currently compete in the Greek Super League - several for recent Europa Conference League winners Olympiacos.

Greece predicted lineup vs Germany

Greece predicted lineup vs Germany (4-3-3): Vlachodimos; Saliakas, Chatzidiakos, Mavropanos, Giannoulis; Bakesetas, Kourbelis, Mantalos; Masouras, Ioannidis, Tzolis.

Germany vs Greece score prediction

Ukraine were a tricky opponent for Germany last time out and Greece could pose similar issues. Poyet is out the door but it's hard to envisage a major overhaul on Friday.

The visitors should be stubborn enough to contain their dynamic and vertical hosts but keeping them at bay for 90 minutes will be an almighty challenge.

Nagelsmann's Germany are excellent and won't be shut out two games on the spin.

Prediction: Germany 2-0 Greece

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