Germany face Ivory Coast in the Group E blockbuster while Tunisia battle Japan in a must-win clash. Full predictions and betting tips for all four June 20 fixtures.
Four FIFA World Cup 2026 matches are scheduled for Saturday June 20, spanning three countries and stretching late into the night for Nigerian fans. From the European heavyweights clash in Toronto to Tunisia’s desperate fight for survival in Monterrey, matchday two of several groups delivers serious drama. Here are our full predictions and Bet9ja betting tips for every fixture.
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Sweden arrive in Houston top of Group F, having demolished Tunisia 5-1 in their opener. Alexander Isak was unplayable, Viktor Gyökeres bullied the Tunisian defence, and the Swedes looked like a side that could genuinely challenge deep into this tournament. Netherlands, meanwhile, drew 2-2 with Japan — twice taking the lead, twice throwing it away — and their defensive frailty was plain to see.
The Dutch have Cody Gakpo and Memphis Depay in attack and the creativity to hurt any team. But Sweden are not Tunisia. Isak and Gyökeres represent perhaps the most dangerous strike partnership at this World Cup, and they will fancy their chances against the Dutch backline that let Japan score twice.
Expect a committed, quality contest. Both teams need the win to cement a top-two position, and both are capable of scoring. The cautious Dutch set-up under the new coach may keep this tight in the first half, but Sweden’s relentless pressing should prise open space in the second.
Our tip: Both Teams to Score — YES
Approximate odds: 1.75 on Bet9ja
The Dutch conceded twice against Japan; Sweden scored five last time out. Goals are in this game.
This is the standout match of the day. Germany hammered Curaçao 7-1 on matchday one — clinical, relentless and in the form of their lives. Ten straight wins heading into the tournament, Florian Wirtz pulling strings from midfield, Kai Havertz and Niclas Füllkrug up top. Julian Nagelsmann’s side look ominously ready to go deep.
Ivory Coast, though, are not here to make up numbers. The Elephants beat Ecuador 1-0 on matchday one — a professional, disciplined display — and they carry genuine attacking threat through Sébastien Haller and Jean-Philippe Gbamin. They will press Germany high and look for the counterattack on transitions.
Here is the key vulnerability: Germany have not kept a clean sheet in any of their last seven World Cup matches. They open up. They attack. And when they attack, they leave gaps. Ivory Coast’s pace in behind will test the German defence in a way Curaçao never could.
Germany will still win this. But Ivory Coast will score.
Our tip: Germany to Win + Both Teams to Score
Approximate odds: 2.40 on SportyBet
Germany’s quality is undeniable but their defensive record at World Cups is poor. Ivory Coast have enough to get on the scoresheet even in defeat. This is genuine value.
Ecuador crashed to a 0-1 defeat against Ivory Coast and desperately need to respond. Curaçao conceded seven to Germany and are the clearest minnows in the group. For La Tri, this is the match they absolutely must win to stay in contention for the knockout round.
Ecuador’s Enner Valencia is an experienced campaigner with a nose for big tournament goals and he will be motivated to deliver here. Curaçao showed heart against Germany — they kept fighting even when the score became embarrassing — but they simply lack the defensive structure to contain a focused Ecuador side.
Our tip: Ecuador to Win to Nil
Approximate odds: 2.10 on BetKing
Ecuador should dominate this match from the first whistle. Curaçao’s defence has already been cut open seven times. La Tri clean sheet and multiple goals is the play.
Tunisia are in crisis. A 5-1 thumping against Sweden on matchday one cost the coach his job. Hervé Renard — the veteran who famously led Saudi Arabia past Argentina at the 2022 World Cup — has been parachuted in with 72 hours to prepare. It is an impossible ask.
Japan showed exactly what they are capable of in a 2-2 draw with Netherlands, coming back twice to collect a vital point. Daichi Kamada and Keito Nakamura were sharp, creative and dangerous, and they will have spotted Tunisia’s defensive chaos from the Sweden game.
Tunisia have never progressed beyond the group stage in their entire World Cup history. A defeat here would make that a certainty for 2026. Even the Renard factor — his famed ability to inspire underdogs — feels insufficient given the time available and the defensive disorganisation on show against Sweden.
For the full Tunisia World Cup 2026 picture including squad and fixtures, see our Tunisia World Cup 2026 guide.
Our tip: Japan to Win
Approximate odds: 1.75 on Bet9ja
Japan have the better squad, the better momentum and the tactical discipline to control this match. Tunisia need a miracle. Back Japan confidently.
| Match | Tip | Approx Odds |
|—|—|—|
| Netherlands vs Sweden | Both Teams to Score YES | 1.75 |
| Germany vs Ivory Coast | Germany Win + BTTS | 2.40 |
| Ecuador vs Curaçao | Ecuador to Win to Nil | 2.10 |
| Tunisia vs Japan | Japan to Win | 1.75 |
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