England U21 v Germany U21: Forecast, Odds and Bets

June 26, 2025

The UEFA Under-21 European Championship final between England U21 and Germany U21 takes place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the National Football Stadium. Fans in the UK can catch kick-off at 20:00 BST, while viewers in Italy, Germany, France and Spain can tune in at 21:00 CEST.

This decisive encounter on home soil sees England aiming to clinch their first U21 European crown, while Germany seek to add another title to their impressive youth pedigree. Both teams have impressed throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling finale.

How are both teams coming into this?

England U21 have impressed under head coach Lee Carsley, combining a solid defensive foundation with creative flair in midfield. They secured their place in the final with a narrow semi-final victory, demonstrating resilience, tactical discipline and a knack for scoring crucial goals.

Germany U21 arrive in confident mood after a commanding 3-0 win over France in the semifinals. Striker Nick Woltemade, already the tournament’s top scorer with six goals in four games, struck early to set the tone. Nelson Weiper’s quickfire opener and Brajan Gruda’s added-time finish underline Germany’s potent attack and ruthless efficiency.

Our forecast

This final promises to be a tight affair, pitting England’s organised defence against Germany’s free-flowing attack. England U21 have shown they can soak up pressure and hit teams on the break, while Germany’s clinical front three have terrorised defences throughout the competition.

We anticipate an entertaining contest with goals at both ends. A 2-1 victory for Germany U21 looks the likeliest outcome, given their goal-scoring form, but England’s home advantage and tactical resilience mean they won’t go down without a fight.