United States vs Germany Predictions, Picks & Odds – 06/06/2026
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The United States head into this final warm-up fixture before their World Cup campaign with mixed recent form, having won one of their last three outings while suffering two defeats. Pochettino's side did show encouraging attacking intent in a 3-2 victory over Senegal, though defensive frailties were evident. Centre-back Chris Richards is ruled out with an ankle ligament injury, and Matt Freese is expected to start between the sticks at Soldier Field.
Germany arrive in Chicago riding an imperious eight-match winning streak, their most recent result a ruthless 4-0 dismantling of Finland. Julian Nagelsmann's side have averaged over three goals per match across their last five fixtures while conceding fewer than one. Manuel Neuer is likely to miss out with a calf strain, handing Oliver Baumann the gloves, while Deniz Undav faces a late fitness test. Kai Havertz could feature after returning to training.
Germany's eight-match winning streak tells a compelling story of a side firing on all cylinders. Their recent 4-0 demolition of Finland underlined ruthless attacking quality, while conceding fewer than one goal per match across their last five fixtures speaks to genuine defensive solidity. Julian Nagelsmann's blend of seasoned campaigners and hungry young talent has produced a cohesive unit brimming with confidence heading into this final pre-tournament outing.
The hosts face a significant test without Chris Richards at centre-back, weakening a defensive line that has already looked vulnerable against European opposition in recent months. Matt Freese is expected between the sticks, and while Pochettino's side showed attacking promise in their 3-2 win over Senegal, that result also exposed fragility at the back. Germany, even without Neuer and Undav, possess the squad depth to exploit those shortcomings.
An away win at 1.65 represents strong value given Germany's outstanding run of form and the USA's defensive concerns. The visitors' prolific recent record, averaging well over three goals per match in their last five outings, also makes over 2.5 goals at N/A worth consideration. Backing Germany to win this friendly feels like the most logical selection on the evidence available. 18+
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Trends to Know about United States vs Germany
- Germany boast eight consecutive victories
- USA lost two against European opposition
- Germany concede 0.8 goals per match
Form & Statistics: United States vs Germany
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Lineups: United States vs Germany
United States
Starters
- 1 Matt Freese
- 2 Tim Ream
- 3 Mark McKenzie
- 4 Alex Freeman
- 5 Sergiño Dest
- 6 Tyler Adams
- 7 Weston McKennie
- 8 Antonee Robinson
- 9 Gio Reyna
- 10 Folarin Balogun
- 11 Christian Pulisic
Bench
- Matt Turner
- Timothy Weah
- Malik Tillman
- Brenden Aaronson
- Haji Wright
- Ricardo Pepi
- Auston Trusty
- Sebastian Berhalter
Absent
- Chris Richards (ankle ligament injury)
Germany
Starters
- 1 Oliver Baumann
- 2 Joshua Kimmich
- 3 Jonathan Tah
- 4 Nico Schlotterbeck
- 5 Nathaniel Brown
- 6 Leon Goretzka
- 7 Aleksandar Pavlovic
- 8 Leroy Sane
- 9 Florian Wirtz
- 10 Jamal Musiala
- 11 Nick Woltemade
Bench
- Marc-André ter Stegen
- Kai Havertz
- Lennart Karl
- Jamie Leweling
- Maximilian Beier
Medium confidence
A 3-4-3 against a 4-2-3-1 sets up a fascinating structural contest, with the United States leaning on Christian Pulisic and Gio Reyna to press high and exploit the channels behind Germany's full-backs, while Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie carry the burden of shielding a back three against considerable quality.
For Germany, the midfield axis of Goretzka and Pavlovic is designed to protect space and allow Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala the freedom to combine between the lines, which could prove the decisive tactical battleground in what promises to be a genuinely competitive friendly ahead of next summer's World Cup.
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What time is United States vs Germany?
Kickoff at Soldier Field is set for 19:30 BST on Friday 6 June 2026.
Where is United States vs Germany being played?
This match takes place at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
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