On Saturday, 29 June, the first matches of the 1/8 finals of Euro 2024 will take place. The German national team came first in the group, but got a very dangerous opponent - organised Denmark, the semi-finalist of the last tournament.

Germany left a double impression. It started with a perfect game against Scotland. Later it turned out that the British are one of the weakest teams in the tournament. Then there was a harsh victory over Hungary. The opponents created enough chances.

But with Switzerland many people did not understand Julian Nagelsmann's idea at all. The coach fielded the main squad without giving the leaders a rest. At the same time, the match turned out to be very difficult, saved only by Füllkurg's goal in the very end. In addition, Germany have symptoms of a personnel disaster in defence. Firstly, the second yellow card was received by the main centre-back Ta. The player will miss the match of the 1/8 finals. Secondly, the condition of Rüdiger is in question. The defender received a small injury. The centre of defence in any case will be experimental. This is a very big danger for Germany.

The Danes were extremely pragmatic in the group stage. The northerners got through the group with three draws, but seriously risked not making the play-offs as they failed to beat Serbia. The match against England was the best in terms of the quality of football if you take both halves. Denmark certainly did not concede to Southgate's team. Coach Kasper Humland's tactics still bring results.

An important trump card for Denmark is the excellent form of Christian Eriksen. At the club he had a different role, but in the national team the player again got the opportunity to create closer to the attack. Christian is one of the best attacking midfielders at the Euros so far.

Denmark can also play quality defence. The team has an obvious tendency to go for the draw: in the last ten matches there is not a single game with a total of more than three goals.

Denmark and Germany have rarely played each other in recent years. At the same time, there is a pattern of exchanging goals in four matches. Germany have no curious series on goals.

In the line bookmakers give very high odds on Denmark. The team is evaluated for about the same quote as Switzerland, although then there was a probability of a second lineup for the Germans. An easy win for the favourite is definitely not seen. The Bundestim have not been seriously tested. The team has not yet been under the burden of serious tension. And the problems in defence add to the anxiety. Most likely, the rivals will be separated by one goal at most. It is doubtful that Germany can defeat such an experienced and organised opponent.