No team has won the Women's EURO title more than Germany. Can die Nationalelf clinch their ninth title this Sunday?

Given that Sunday's final will be played at the iconic Wembley Stadium, it is safe to say that the overwhelming majority of fans there will be supporting England as they aim to make sure that it finally comes home. There will also be quite a few neutrals watching both live and on TV screens, mobile phones, tablets, and computers also supporting the Lionesses, but in their way will stand none other than Germany, who will certainly have their fair share of fans.

Although England will have the support of numerous fans, both in England, and all over the world, Germany will be nonetheless fancying their chances to spoil the party on Sunday. Here are five reasons why die Nationalelf could end up being the ones to lift the coveted trophy at the end of Sunday's final.

1. Experience, experience, and more experience

No team have won the UEFA Women's EURO title more times than Germany. To date, die Nationalelf have clinched the prize eight times, with victory in 1989, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, and 2013. They will be especially keen to prove doubters wrong after being written off at this tournament and to make amends after their shocking early exit at the 2017 edition.

2. If you do it once, you very well likely could do it again

This will be the second time Germany will face England in a final. 13 years ago, die Nationalelf defeated the Lionesses 6-2 in Finland to win that was then their seventh title, and as such, will be fully confident that they can replicate that once again on Sunday evening. In addition, Germany have already won a EURO title playing in England, defeating Norway 3-1 in 2005 at Blackburn's Ewood Park to win their sixth title, so it will be interesting to see if a return to England will bring them positive fortunes this time around.

3. A good mix of experience and youth to boost the attack and defense

Germany may not be the highest scoring side so far - that prize goes to England, who have 20 goals - but one interesting thing is how the team appear to gel quite well. Experienced attacker and skipper Alexandra Popp has led by example, with her two goals being enough to secure Germany's 2-1 win over France, and with six goals, is only behind Beth Mead (who has more assists) in the race for the top goal-scorer prize. Meanwhile, youngster Lena Oberdorf has been a standout performer, with her industrious performances in the middle of the park playing a decisive role in ensuring that Germany's defense has been much stronger this time around. Despite being just 20, she ranks first in terms of tackles made (20) and will need to be at her very best tp help disrupt an England attack who have been putting on some good displays throughout the competition. 

4. A formidable defense

Like England, Germany made it through the group stages sans conceding a goal, and up until their match against France, were the only team yet to concede. They have since seen that record fall, but it is worth to note that their only goal that has been "scored" so far was an unfortunate own goal by shot-stopper Merle Frohms - meaning that no attacker has yet been able to score against die Nationalelf.

Will that change on Sunday? We will have to see.

5. One can not ignore the superior head to head record

While numbers are not a full predictor of future performances, there is a reason why people collect stats to see patterns. Germany's head to head record against England, which reads as W21 D4 L2, is truly outstanding and from their perspective, do give them the edge heading into this match. However, one of those losses came recently during a friendly meeting in February of this year, during which Germany were beaten 3-1. 

So, it will be interesting to see how this game plays out. Will Germany's overall experience and trophy count be the decisive factor? Or will England, encouraged by a boisterous home support, be able to overcome their German hoodoo to win their first title.

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Match details, result and original broadcast info

England 2 - 1 Germany

July 31, 2022 12:00pmWembley Stadium (London)

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