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Germany vs France Betting Tips & Predictions – Germany to Cover at the Winter Olympics 2026

vedran-ostojic
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Last updated: Mon 16 Feb 2026 16:52
Germany is set to face [Opponent] again in a much-anticipated rematch on Tuesday. In last year’s World Championship, Germany secured a decisive 6-3 victory over [Opponent]. Many enthusiasts are looking forward to seeing whether Germany can hold their ground and repeat a similar outcome. The match promises to be an exhilarating experience for ice hockey fans, drawing attention to Germany's capability to dominate once again. The game is set to be a highlight, reminding fans of the thrilling previous encounter.
Vedran Ostojic 16 Feb 2026
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Leon Draisaitl of Germany (Getty Images)

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France exposed plenty of defensive weaknesses during the group stage, and I expect Leon Draisaitl and company to take full advantage here. Germany to win with a –2.5 handicap is my top pick. 

Germany Were Unconvincing in Group Stage


Germany advanced to the Winter Olympics 2026 Round of 16 as the second-placed team from Group C, collecting just three points. 

They opened the tournament with a solid 3-1 win over Denmark but then suffered an unexpected 4-3 defeat to Latvia, despite Lukas Kälble contributing one goal and one assist. 

Germany were never close to causing an upset in the final group match, getting comfortably beaten 5-1 by the United States, with Tim Stützle scoring a consolation goal in the third period. 

France Exposed in the Group Stage 


France performed even worse than their opponents in the group phase, losing all three matches and conceding a total of 20 goals. 

The tournament began with a heavy 4-0 loss to Switzerland, where Les Bleus were outshot 43-27 and failed to make use of eight minutes of power-play time. 

They showed more fight in the second round against the Czech Republic, even holding a 3-2 lead in the second period, but eventually lost 6-3. The follow-up clash against Canada turned into a disaster, ending in a 10-2 defeat. 

Verdict

These two sides met at last year’s World Championship, where Germany recorded a comfortable 6-3 victory. A similar outcome is expected on Tuesday. 

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Vedran Ostojic

Sports Editor • 10+ Years Of Experience in Football, Basketball, Handball & Volleyball

Located in Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Vedran is a passionate sports enthusiast with a particular love for the English Premier League. He's been writing about sports online for almost a decade with a degree in literature and sports journalism. The primary areas of focus include top European football leagues (mainly EPL, Serie A & Bundesliga) and basketball (Euroleague & NBA).

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