Germany vs Scotland Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 1 of UEFA Euro 2024
The Allianz Arena is set to host the first match of UEFA Euro 2024 this week as Scotland lock horns with Julian Nagelsmann's Germany side in an important encounter on Friday. Both teams can be impressive on their day and will aim to kick off their respective Euro campaigns with a positive result.
Scotland secured a second-place finish in the UEFA Euro qualification standings and gave Spain a run for their money throughout their qualification campaign. The Scottish side played out a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Finland last week and will need to step it up against a stronger side this week.
Germany are the hosts of Euro 2024 and will be intent on kicking their campaign off on a positive note. Julian Nagelsmann's side defeated Greece and drew against Ukraine over the past week and will aim to launch their bid for Euro success with a win.
Germany vs Scotland Head-to-Head stats
Germany have a good record against Scotland and have won eight out of the 17 matches played between the two teams. Scotland have managed only four victories against Germany and will need to improve their record in this fixture.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2015 and ended in a 3-2 victory for Germany. Scotland gave a good account of themselves on the day and will look to go a step further this week.
Germany form guide: W-D-W-W-L
Scotland form guide: D-W-L-L-D
Germany vs Scotland: Numbers you need to know before their UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
Thomas Muller has a surprisingly poor record at the Euros and has failed to find the back of the net in 15 appearances for Germany in the competition. The Bayern Munich star has scored 10 goals in 19 FIFA World Cup games.
Germany have conceded at least one goal in their last 12 matches in major international tournaments. Die Mannschaft last kept a clean sheet in a major international game in a round-of-16 clash against Slovakia in UEFA Euro 2016.
Germany have won only one of their last five matches played in Munich on the international stage, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 4-2 scoreline against Portugal in UEFA Euro 2020.
Scotland are making their fourth appearance at the Euros and have qualified for the tournament for the second time since the turn of the century. The Scots have never reached the tournament's knock-out stages and will aim to change that poor record.