Germany 2-1 Scotland - European Championship Qualification 2014/2015 Statistical Preview

Sidney Sam has been called up to the squad following the 2-4 defeat to Argentina in midweek, with Julian Draxler picking up an injury in that match, joining the likes of Özil and Hummels on the sidelines.
With Jerome Boateng also a doubt the centre-back partnership from Wednesday of Höwedes and Ginter may have to start again.
Perhaps the main competition for a starting berth could come at right-back, with youngster Antonio Rüdiger hoping to get the nod over Kevin Großkreutz.

Graham Dorrans, Christope Berra and Andrew Robertson have all withdrawn from Gordon Strachan's squad through injury.
The manager has confirmed that fit-again Darren Fletcher will captain the side, with Scott Brown, who skippered the side in his absence, now out with a hamstring injury.
Craig Forsyth could earn only his second international appearance, this time from the start at left-back.

Standings

R	Team	W	D	L	Pts
1	Germany	7	1	2	22
4	Scotland	4	3	3	15

Prediction

Germany had a reminder that they are by no means the finished article following their World Cup success after a defeat to Argentina in midweek in which they looked very vulnerable at the back, with the likes of Lahm and Mertesacker having retired.
Both managers have to contend with a number of absentees through injury so neither side will be at full strength but, despite looking thin on the ground, Germany still have real quality within their ranks.
Joachim Löw's side should have enough to break down Scotland's resolve and secure a relatively comfortable scoreline.

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