- Team form: Spain U19 have won their last 5 matches, making their 4-0 win against Germany U19 last week a particularly painful memory for the German team.
- Recent results: Germany U19 have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
- Overall record: Spain U19 have won 9 of their last 10 across all competitions, with just 1 defeat.
Spain can edge out a tough German team
Spain U19 come into this game as strong favorites at 1.25, but the 8.5 about Germany U19 looks a little bit too high, with the draw priced at 5.0. While the form and odds may look to favour the Spanish, it's important to note that Germany U19 have still won 7 of their last 10 (D2, L1) and Otto Stange's side can certainly hold their own in this matchup.
The hosts have won 5 of their 6 games on home soil across all competitions (L1), while Germany U19 have a respectable record away from home (W2, D1, L1), but the fact that they have won just 2 of their 4 away games doesn't bode well for their chances.
Spain’s superior structure should prevail
Germany's approach
Germany U19 are a versatile side who have the capability to play both a 4-3-3 system or a three-at-the-back setup which allows them to play in a compact style, but they can also press high and break quickly on the counter.
Spain's methods
The problem is, Spain U19's structure is superior. Paco Gallardo's side build from the back and look to dominate possession in a high tempo style.
They use the width of the pitch, their technical midfield triangle and their full-backs, who overlap and underlap to stretch the play. The Spaniards can dominate games for large periods and then press selectively to squeeze the life out of opponents through overloads and quick combinations. Germany U19 will look to pounce on the ball high up the field, and it should make for a really interesting chess match.
Germany to fall short again
Spain U19 are the favourites for a reason, with 9 wins from their last 10 representing a solid return and a 5-game winning streak giving them the momentum to carry into the final.
I'm going for a Spain win to nil here, with the Spanish looking in control of the final and Germany without a win in their last 2 against their European rivals.
- Their 3-0 win away to Denmark U19, their 4-0 drubbing of Germany U19 and their 3-0 victory over Croatia U19 have put them in a confident mood.
- Germany U19 will be scarred from that 4-0 defeat last week and they know that they can't afford to let Spain play in that manner, but Spain have won the last 2 meetings between these nations.
- Under 2.5 goals at 2.39 is a good price for a game that could be tight while Both Teams To Score – No at 1.83 looks like a good bet as Spain should hold firm.
