Two great international rivals collide on Monday night as Germany take on the Netherlands at the Allianz Arena.
It’s rarely a dull occasion when these two meet, and the reverse fixture in Amsterdam was a belter with the spoils shared in a 2-2 draw.
Germany have since taken command of Group A3 and will go into Monday’s clash after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 on Thursday. Julian Nagelsmann’s side also showed plenty of promise at Euro 2024 before being beaten in extra time by eventual winners Spain in the quarter-finals.
The Netherlands were semi-finalists in the summer before succumbing to a last-gasp strike from Ollie Watkins, and have started their 2024/25 Nations League campaign unbeaten. However, a draw in Hungary on Thursday means they trail Germany in the group, and could do with a win in Munich to boost their chances of playing in next year’s finals.
here it is 90 minutes Monday guide League of Nations clash in Munich
Head-to-head record Germany v Netherlands (last five games)
Current form (all competitions)
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Netherlands |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina – Germany 1-2 – 10/11/24 |
Hungary 1-1 Holland – 10/11/24 |
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Netherlands 2-2 Germany – 09/10/24 |
Netherlands 2-2 Germany – 09/10/24 |
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Germany 5-0 Hungary – 07/24/09 |
Netherlands 5-2 Bosnia and Herzegovina – 07/09/24 |
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Spain 2-1 Germany – 07/24/05 |
Netherlands 1-2 England – 24/10/07 |
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Germany 2-0 Denmark – 29/06/24 |
Netherlands 2-1 Turkey – 06/07/24 |
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united kingdom |
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united states |
fuboTV, Fubo Sports Network, ViX, Tubi |
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canada |
DAZN |
Alexander Nubel will start between the sticks for the hosts with Manuel Neuer retiring from the international stage and Marc-Andre ter Stegen out of the squad after picking up a long-term knee injury last month.
Kai Havertz has not been included in the Germany squad after picking up a knock before the break, so there should be another chance for Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav.
Jamal Musiala is also absent.
Lineup predicted Germany vs Netherlands (4-3-3): Nubel; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Pavlovic, Gross; Wirtz, Undav, Gnabry.
Matthijs de Ligt has not enjoyed the best of starts Manchester United career but could be thrust into a starting role on Monday night with captain Virgil van Dijk suspended. Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven could get the nod at left-back with Nathan Ake still injured.
Jurrien Timber has not been called up by Koeman after the arsenal The defender suffered a muscle injury before the break.
The Dutch are also without a litany of midfielders due to injury setbacks. Teun Koopmeiners, Jerdy Schouten and Joey Veerman have joined Frenkie de Jong on the sidelines.
Expected line-up for Holland against Germany (4-3-3): Bridge; Dumfries, De Vrij, De Ligt, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Reijnders, Timber; Simons, Zirkzee, Gakpo.
These two teams are not at their respective peaks due to absences from both managers’ October squads, but the Dutch have been particularly hit by injuries this month.
Their midfield has been decimated, and control in the middle of the park is critical in games like these. Although Germany are without Havertz and Musiala, they are led by a tremendous coach in Julian Nagelsmann and the brilliance they showed during Euro 2024 has permeated their Nations League campaign.
Expect Germany to topple their arch-rivals on Monday night.
