Netherlands v Germany – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

The Netherlands face Germany in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday. The Dutch dominated Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-2 on Saturday, while Die Mannschaft thrashed Hungary 5-0. The last six meetings between these nations have produced 23 goals. They last met in March, with Germany winning 2-1.

Netherlands Form

The Dutch entered Euro 2024 with six wins from their previous seven matches, their only loss being a 2-1 defeat to Germany. After defeating Poland 2-1 in their Euros opener, they were outplayed in a 0-0 draw against France.

Despite a 3-2 loss to Austria in their final group game, they still qualified for the round of 16. In the knockout stages, they secured a 3-0 win against Romania and a 2-1 victory over Turkey. However, England knocked them out in the semifinals with a 2-1 defeat. On Saturday, the Netherlands comfortably beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-1 in Eindhoven.

Netherlands Team News

The Dutch will be without Micky van de Ven and Joey Veerman, who withdrew from the squad due to injury. Coach Ronald Koeman has called up Jan Paul van Hecke for the first time and recalled Justin Kluivert.

Ian Maatsen, Teun Koopmeiners, and Memphis Depay have all been left out. Georginio Wijnaldum and Steven Bergwijn were also not selected and may no longer be in the Dutch national team plans under Koeman.

Netherlands Motivation

The Netherlands will aim for a win at home and were very attacking in their previous match. While a draw wouldn’t be disastrous, Koeman’s side is unlikely to settle for just one point.

Germany Form

Germany has lost only once in their last 10 matches under Julian Nagelsmann. Going into Euro 2024, they recorded solid wins against France (2-0 away) and the Netherlands (2-1 at home). The tournament started with a 5-1 victory over Scotland and a 2-0 win against Hungary, followed by a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, securing top spot in Group A.

In the round of 16, Germany earned a controversial 2-0 win over Denmark but lost 2-1 to Spain in the quarterfinals after extra time. They bounced back strongly by thrashing Hungary 5-0 in Düsseldorf, with five different goalscorers and 23 shots on goal.

Germany Team News

Nagelsmann is expected to start Bayern Munich youngster Aleksandar Pavlović again after he scored in just his second cap. Marc-Andre ter Stegen will continue in goal, while Nico Schlotterbeck will start in defense, with Manuel Neuer retired and Antonio Rüdiger rested.

With Ilkay Gündogan and Toni Kroos retired from international football, Nagelsmann has been deploying Kai Havertz as a number 10 behind Niclas Füllkrug in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Young Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller is hoping for his second cap after debuting against Hungary.

Germany Motivation

Julian Nagelsmann is ushering in a new era for the national team and will aim to win the Nations League if possible.

Germany has already beaten the Netherlands this year and will look to do so again. If both Füllkrug and Havertz start, expect an open, high-scoring game.

Key Stats

The Netherlands have lost 2 of their last 5 matches.

The last 6 meetings between these nations have produced 24 goals.

Germany has lost just 1 of their last 10 matches.

Germany defeated the Netherlands 2-1 in March.

Verdict

This match promises plenty of goals. Germany is favored as they appear better balanced and better coached.

Best Bet: Over 3.5 goals at 2.60

Alternate Bet: Germany to win at 2.45

Goalscorer Tip: Jamal Musiala to score anytime at 3.60

James O'Connor

James is a football analyst who writes about the tactics of the PSL and English Premier League. He holds the UEFA A coaching licence and has previously worked for several clubs in analysis roles.Twitter: https://twitter.com/footy_analysis