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Germany vs Argentina live stream: How to watch international friendly fixture online and on TV

The two meet at Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park

Frankie Christou

Wednesday 09 October 2019 16:35 BST

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A replay of the 2014 World Cup final will take place when Germany take on Argentina at Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park.

Times have changed since that historic Mario Götze goal, as both sides are undergoing transitional periods.

Under-fire German boss Joachim Low will be looking to use the friendly to kick-start Germany’s post-World Cup revival after they followed their embarrassing exit in Russia last summer with a 4-2 home defeat against the Netherlands in September.

Meanwhile, Argentina will be looking to replicate their recent form as they reached the semi-finals of the Copa America in the summer and thrashed Mexico 4-0 in their follow up fixture last month.

The clash will be an opportunity for both sides to reinstate the confidence they have lost since that memorable night in Brazil five years ago.

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30. Kosovo

If they manage to fall short of the Czechs in Group A, then Kosovo should make the cut through the play-offs. A potential surprise package in the making.

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29. Albania

A team with great spirit who, if they make it, can bless the Euros with impressive performances but will be outclassed by the bigger sides.

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28. Northern Ireland

After matching Germany in qualification, they are on route to being the underdogs of 2020 and you can expect them to take the opportunity to impress with both hands.

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27. Finland

Everyone wants to see Teemu Pukki in the finals. It would be a great accolade for a country with the population of only five million people.

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26. Norway

They are challenging to accompany Spain out of Group F, but it doesn’t look likely their claim to be included in the finals will be taken seriously. The play-offs are their only hope.

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25. Iceland

Who doesn’t want the famous clap at Euro 2020? They are still defeating the odds, and could sneak their way into 2020 and bring their undying spirit with them.

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24. Hungary

Another team on the periphery of qualification. Just making the cut would be a huge achievement.

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23. Czech Republic

They are favourites to accompany England out of Group A, but their defensive woes could be exploited if they make it to the finals.

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22. Bosnia & Herzegovina

Having never qualified for the Euros, it would be a recreation of the 2014 World Cup if they do end up qualifying. The odds are stacked against them, but they have a solid chance through the play-offs.

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21. Slovenia

If they scrape into the finals, it is clear it would only be a result of fortuitously being placed in Group G in qualifying.

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20. Republic of Ireland

Martin O’Neil’s men have a chance of reaching the finals in 2020, and if they do I am sure their manager has a defensive masterclass up his sleeve to see them into the knockout stages.

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19. Wales

If they get their act together, Wales could imitate their 2016 heroics. However, they have to turn things around quickly in qualifying if they are to do so.

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18. Turkey

They always do well against the teams within their remit, but when exposed to quality they crumble. It all depends on who they are matched with in the group stage.

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17. Sweden

The post-Ibra era has looked promising as they reached the World Cup quarter-finals, but it clear from qualifying that it was their peak.

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16. Serbia

Their mental resolute gives them a chance. They have a few good individuals in their ranks and if they perform they will have a chance of reaching the knockout stages.

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15. Austria

They are not stacked with quality but have a blueprint which allows them to do well. They will be a tough opponent to whoever shares a group with them.

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14. Ukraine

Another team who thrive off team spirit. They have taken Group B by the scuff of the neck and should repeat more of the same in 2020.

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13. Switzerland

They are still to find momentum in qualifying, but if they scrape through their experience trumps their recent form.

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12. Denmark

The Danes are not stacked with quality but they do possess a great team spirit which should see them through to the knockout stages.

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11. Poland

Lewandowski’s goals will certainly help them along the way, but the lack of quality elsewhere on the field does not see them past the last 16.

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10. Russia

The dark horses. They shocked many in the World Cup, and have followed that up with an outstanding qualifying campaign. Don’t be surprised if they do it again.

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9. Croatia

Their 2018 heroics seemed to have the sucked the life out of them in qualifying. It would be rare if such feat is replicated in in 2020.

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8. Portugal

The defending champions have built on their success by winning the Nations League and you would not rebuff the possibility of them scraping their way to the final again.

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7. Italy

The robust defence Italy possess stand them in good stead to go far. It is just the scoring goals part of the game which they need to brush up on.

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6. Netherlands

Ronald Koeman has spear headed Holland’s redemption, and any team with van Dijk in their ranks has a chance of winning anything.

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5. Germany

After Low’s clear out, Germany’s young squad could follow the Die Mannschaft blueprint of reaching finals if they can recapture that winning formula.

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4. Spain

After an embarrassing World Cup, the Spaniards will be looking to show a break from the past in the Euros as a refreshed squad and a new manager will take the competition head on.

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3. Belgium

Belgium’s star studded squad will be hoping that their golden generation take their final chance of attaining silverware before age starts to take its toll.

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2. England

England find themselves in great shape headlining into 2020. Their stars will be reaching their peak while their young guns will be looking to showcase their raw talent.

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1. France

Being World champions, Les Blues head into Euro 2020 being firm favourites with a roster of talent for Didier Deschamps to choose from.

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When is it?

Germany vs Argentina kicks off at 7:45pm on Wednesday 9th October.

How can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football from 7:40pm, making it available to Sky customers on Sky Go. Highlights will also be shown on Sky Sports Football on Sunday at 10:15pm.

Team news

Low has called up a youthful side in an attempt to rejuvenate an ageing squad. Marc-Andre ter Stegen will start in goal ahead of veteran Manuel Neuer and an in-form Serge Gnabry is likely to feature alongside RB Leipzig’s marksman Timo Werner in attack.

Joshua Kimmich is expected to transfer his start to the season as a central midfielder at Bayern Munich to the Die Mannschaft to allow Lukas Klostermann to fill in at right-back.

Argentina will be missing key players, after Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero, Angel di Maria, and Gonzalo Higuain were not named in the squad to face Ecuador and Germany.

Their absence has granted Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez another chance to shine after he netted a hat-trick against Mexico last time out. Manchester United’s Marcos Rojo and Tottenham’s Eric Lamela also earned re-calls to the national side.

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Predicted line-ups:

Germany XI:

Ter Stegen, Klostermann, Sule, Ginter, Hector, Kroos, Kimmich, Reus, Havertz, Gnabry, Werner.

Argentina XI:

Marchesin, Saravia, Otamendi, Rojo, Tagliafico, Paredes, Pereyra, Correa, Lamela, Dybala, Martinez.

Odds

Germany to win: 10/13

Argentina to win: 3/1

Draw: 3/1

(Odds supplied by 888 sport)

Prediction

Given Germany’s recent form, Argentina will feel as if it is a winnable game. However, being the home side, Joachim Low’s men should win comfortably against a depleted Argentinian side. Serge Gnabry and Kai Havertz are the Bundesliga’s in-form players at the moment and both will be looking to replicate their form to cement their place in the German national team. Germany 3-1

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