Last updated Jun 2, 4:46am ET

The semi-finals in the UEFA Nations League are set for Germany this week, as the pressure increases on European nations with just 12 months remaining before the start of the 2026 World Cup.

Germany will have home field advantage and confidence levels will be high after finishing top of the League A Group 3 standings. However, Portugal have excellent attacking quality, and they are unlikely to go down without a fight.

Germany vs. Portugal Overview

StatInformation
Date & TimeWednesday, June 4, 2025 @ 3:00 PM ET
WhereAllianz Arena, Munich, Germany
How to WatchFOX

Odds

Match ResultOdds
Germany-120
Draw+265
Portugal+333

Germany vs. Portugal Head-to-Head Record

TotalGermanyPortugal
Wins550
UEFA Nations League Games000
Goals20155

Germany boasts a dominant recent record against Portugal, having won each of the last five head-to-head meetings. This is the first clash between the nations since Germany landed a 4-2 win at EURO 2020.

Portugal’s most recent victory against their opponents was recorded in June 2000.

Key Stats

  • Germany will be making their first-ever appearance in the UEFA Nations League finals.
  • Portugal won the inaugural edition of the Nations League.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer in the knockout round, netting six in the competition.   

Germany Team News

Julian Nagelsmann has recalled Marc-Andre ter Stegen, while Pascal Gross, Florian Wirtz, and Deniz Undav are all pushing for starts. Antonio Rudiger, Jamal Musiala, and Julian Brandt are all missing.

Possible Lineup

M. ter Stegen (GK); J. Kimmich, J. Tah, D. Raum, W. Anton, P. Gross, L. Goretzka, L. Sane, F. Wirtz, S. Gnabry, D. Undav

Portugal Team News

Portugal will have many of their top stars available to feature on Wednesday. Bruno Fernandes is expected to start, despite links reporting him with a move away from Man United. Cristiano Ronaldo is also expected to start in Munich.

Possible Lineup

D. Costa (GK); N. Semedo, R. Dias, A. Silva, N. Tavares, B. Fernandes, Vitinha, J. Neves, R. Leao, C. Ronaldo, J. Felix

Germany vs. Portugal Picks

Germany’s dominant head-to-head advantage against Portugal is extremely difficult to overlook in the UEFA Nations League.

Off-field rumors could impact Portugal’s chances, with reports surrounding the futures of Ronaldo and Fernandes likely to impact their performances. For that reason, we are expecting Germany to make their home advantage count on Wednesday.  

Pick
Germany (-120)
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