The Teams 

Germany enters the competition as a favorite, boasting a strong squad and an impressive history. Under the leadership of Julian Nagelsmann, the team has shown good form in friendly matches, defeating France and the Netherlands earlier this year. However, Germany has suffered some significant losses due to injuries, including Gnabry and Ginter, and had a draw with Ukraine and a narrow victory over Greece in June.

Scotland, on the other hand, is participating in its second consecutive European Championship and performed well in the qualifiers, outpacing Norway and nearly winning the group ahead of Spain. The team owes its position to a very strong start in the qualifiers and, although recent results have not been extraordinary, Scotland remains a team capable of surprises.

Refereeing 

UEFA surprised many with the refereeing appointment for this match. Frenchman Clement Turpin will be the main referee, despite expectations that Szymon Marciniak would officiate. This decision comes after a controversy involving Marciniak in a Champions League match.

What to Expect 

The match promises to be captivating, with Germany looking to leverage its home advantage and solidify its status as a favorite. Scotland will try to use its fighting spirit to counter the German force and produce an upset at the start of the tournament.

Sportai365 prediction 

With all preparations in place and the teams ready to battle, the opening match of the European Championship between Germany and Scotland promises to be an unforgettable football spectacle. Fans around the world will have their eyes on the Allianz Arena to see how this intriguing duel unfolds.

Sportai365 predicts a win for Germany.