Germany
- Germany have won nine of their last ten matches in all competitions, losing just once.
- Germany has strung together five consecutive wins in all competitions.
Curacao
Curacao have only won three of their last ten matches in all competitions, tying three and losing four.
Key Players
- Rangelo Janga will be their main attacking outlet, as the main attacking threat is more than capable of making the most of a chance on the attack with either his pace, trickery or from a set piece.
- Leandro Bacuna is another experienced player who can be a threat in midfield and there's a little bit of magic about him on his day.
Betting Insights
- Curacao's recent away record looks alarming given what's at stake in Houston on Sunday as they have been beaten three and tied once in their last four on their travels.
- A 5-1 defeat in Australia and a 4-1 loss in Scotland are especially worrying results considering Germany are a much better team than either.
- The Germans are averaging 3.80 goals per game at home in all competitions and that might hold when taking on Curacao in the States.
- We're happy to take the huge favorite's odds on over 2.5 goals here as Nagelsmann's men can get into their stride and put Curacao away, even if the Caribbean nation do score a goal and get on the scoreboard.
- But, as Germany can keep opponents locked in their own half for long periods of play, it's unlikely that they will, so the bet on both teams scoring - no also appeals.
Prediction
- Germany should record a comfortable victory when they take on minnows Curacao in Group E of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
- Julian Nagelsmann's side are a well-oiled machine that could run through opponents at both ends of the pitch and have enough attacking quality to punish the slightest mistake.
- Curacao are making their first appearance in a World Cup tournament and the experience of their veteran manager Dick Advocaat could be a real asset at this tournament.
- The Dutchman will have drilled Curacao to be compact and disciplined, but Nagelsmann's pressing and fluidity in possession will almost certainly break their lines on Sunday.
