Germany enjoyed a dream start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, crushing Curacao 7-1 in what remains the biggest victory of the tournament’s opening round.
However, their next challenge is expected to be much tougher. Ivory Coast also collected three points in their first match, defeating Ecuador 1-0 and placing themselves in a strong position to compete for qualification from Group E.
The win over Curacao extended Germany’s winning streak across all competitions to 10 consecutive matches. During that impressive run, coach Julian Nagelsmann‘s side not only scored 35 goals, but also produced outstanding corner-kick numbers.
Across those 10 victories, Germany earned a total of 74 corners, averaging 7.4 corners per match.
Even more impressively, Germany have recorded at least 8 corners in each of their last six matches.
Ivory Coast’s recent corner statistics are also favorable for an Over bet. Six of their last eight matches have gone Over the total corners line.
Apart from the 1-0 victory over Ecuador, where they won only three corners, Ivory Coast had previously recorded at least five corners in seven consecutive matches.
With both teams attacking aggressively through the flanks and generating strong corner numbers, another high-corner contest looks likely.
Full Match Picks
- Germany Corner Handicap
- Over Total Corners
First-Half Corner Betting Analysis
Ivory Coast have shown a strong tendency to generate early corners. In six of their last eight matches, the first half alone produced at least five corners.
Germany have also been dominant in first-half corner markets, covering the first-half Asian corner handicap in six consecutive matches.
In all six of those games, Germany earned at least four corners before halftime.
Both sides possess pace, width, and multiple crossing options in attack, suggesting an open first half with plenty of action near the bylines.
First-Half Picks
- Germany First-Half Corner Handicap
- Over First-Half Corners
Team News
Germany
Germany are expected to keep the same starting lineup that overwhelmed Curacao, with an attacking quartet featuring:
- Leroy Sané
- Jamal Musiala
- Florian Wirtz
- Kai Havertz
Ivory Coast
Elye Wahi has reportedly been cleared to enter Canada and could be available for selection.
Meanwhile, Amad Diallo is pushing for a starting berth after his impactful substitute appearance in the opening match.
Predicted Lineups
Germany
Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Pavlovic, Nmecha; Sané, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz.
Ivory Coast
Y. Fofana; Doué, Singo, Agbadou, Konan; Diallo, Kessié, S. Fofana, Diomandé; Bonny, Touré.
Form & Corner Statistics
Germany
- Won 10 consecutive matches in all competitions.
- Scored 35 goals during that run.
- Earned 74 corners across those 10 victories.
- Recorded at least 8 corners in each of their last 6 matches.
Ivory Coast
- Defeated Ecuador 1-0 in their World Cup opener.
- Six of their last eight matches finished Over the total corners line.
- Recorded at least 5 corners in seven straight matches prior to facing Ecuador.
Corner Betting Prediction
- Full Match Corner Handicap: Germany
- Full Match Total Corners: Over
- First-Half Corner Handicap: Germany
- First-Half Total Corners: Over 4.5/5 Corners