Spain to win the first half –

Spain have taken the lead in each of their four matches this tournament, and have been ahead at the break in three of them.

Germany, meanwhile, have tended not to get going until after half-time, scoring just two first-half goals.

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More goals in the second half –

Don’t expect a quiet second period.

There have been 24 goals in matches involving both sides at the U21 Euros, with 16 of those coming after half time.

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Saul Niguez to score first –

A hat trick against Italy took Saul’s goal tally to five for the tournament and made him its top scorer.

Three of those five have been openers, and he’s a fine price to notch another in the final.

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Davie Selke to score first for Germany–

Selke netted seven for Germany in qualifying, and has already bagged first in two of their four matches in Poland.

The Leipzig striker is their best bet to open the scoring for them again.

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Over 2.5 goals –

There have been 64 goals in the tournament’s 20 matches so far, an average of 3.2 per game, while only five matches have seen two or fewer.

Germany and Spain have bagged 19 between them, making this bet a no-brainer.

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Both teams to score –

Spain haven’t drawn a blank in four matches, while Germany have only once failed to score.

It’s sensible to think that run to continue here.

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Spain to lift the trophy –

That Germany have made it to the final with a depleted squad is an achievement in itself.

It’s worth remembering, though, that they scraped through the group as the best runner-up after losing to Italy and only beat England on penalties.

Spain are much the better side and should triumph.

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Spain to win in 90 minutes –

La Rojita should get it done quickly, too.

They have been rampant so far in Poland, winning all four of their matches in style.

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