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However, the defense is inconsistent, making the goal markets valuable. Northern Ireland conceded goals even against C-level opponents away, so the visitors' defense is expected to struggle in Cologne.

• The Germans are highly motivated, as improvement is mandatory after the loss in Slovakia.
• Eight out of the last ten competitive home matches for Germany ended with at least two home goals.
• Northern Ireland conceded at least twice in five of their last six away matches.
• The visitors are limited in attack, so the goal trap is more reliant on the German offensive.

The main risk is the erratic German defense and the absence of key players (Musiala, Havertz), but due to the squad's depth, the attacking efficiency is not expected to decline.