Germany vs Netherlands: Nations League Preview, Prediction and Match Details

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It seems all set for Germany, who is ready to host the Netherlands on Monday in a UEFA Nations League Group Stage fixture. Germany enters this match hoping to continue its form and dominance in the October international window. The Netherlands, on the other hand, will try and get back to winning ways after drawing both their previous matches.

Germany vs Netherlands: Preview

The Germans, currently sitting on 7 points at the top of the pack, have already bagged their spot in the quarterfinals. The Netherlands, in the second spot with 5 points, will have to work harder if they want the advantage of finishing 1st in their group. This game could have significant impacts on who leads the group.

Match Details

Match: Netherlands @ Germany

Stadium: Allianz Arena

Date & Time: Oct 14, 2024 at 7.45 pm UK

Germany vs Netherlands: Team News & Head-to-Head

Germany

The German army has been experiencing one of their best Nations League campaigns so far, with 7 points total. They are still unbeaten in this tournament. Having been able to win the matches against Hungary and Bosnia, and also securing a draw against the Netherlands, they might be planning on having the top spot finish in their group.

The Germans look on to their path to reach the UEFA Nations League finals for the first time in their history. Manuel Neuer’s retirement finally gave Marc-Andre ter Stegen the opportunity to become Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper after serving as his backup for a decade. However, he remains out injured. Germany has also lost two of its top-performing players, Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz, due to injuries, leaving them unavailable for Julian Nagelsmann.

Netherlands

The Netherlands have dropped 4 points in their last two matches of the tournament. A win here can prove to be a booster for the Dutchmen. They failed to win the points against Germany and Hungary, so the three important points have come by handing a defeat to Bosnia with a 5-2 score. The last time these sides met, a draw was the final result as both teams had to settle for a point each.

For the Netherlands, Virgil van Dijk’s suspension means Matthijs de Ligt is likely to start in defense, despite his struggles since joining Manchester United. With Daley Blind retired and Nathan Ake, Jurrien Timber, and Quilindschy Hartman injured, the Dutch are short on left-back options, so Micky van de Ven is expected to fill that role again.

Possible Starting XI

Germany: Nubel; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Pavlovic, Gross; Wirtz, Undav, Gnabry

Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, De Ligt, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Reijnders, Q Timber; Simons, Zirkzee, Gakpo

Germany vs Netherlands: Prediction

It is going to be a tough battle to fight for those three points for both teams. The action will be intense as these elites meet at the Allinaz Arena. Germany somewhat has an upper hand in this fixture, as they have impressed with their skill recently. With the Dutch currently struggling, it will make it difficult for them to find their way back to the top.

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Article originally written by Vitay Batra.