Netherlands vs Germany Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Nations League, September 10, 2024

Preview

• Tournament: Nations League, 2024
• Date: September 10, 2024
• Kick-off time: 18:45 GMT
• Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena, Netherlands

Two old rivals re-kindle their past hatchets in the second game of their respective UEFA Nations League campaign on Tuesday as the Netherlands host Germany at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Both sides smashed five goals past their opponents in their opening game of the tournament and will be looking to achieve a commanding position in the standings by targeting all three points in this epic encounter.

The Dutch are desperate to end their international trophy drought, which is going on for decades at stretch. A lot of positives were seen from Ronald Koeman’s men in their first game against Bosnia. They came up with a much-needed win as they were playing for the first time since their Euro 2024 semi-final heartbreak at the hands of England.

Meanwhile, for Germany, since succeeding Hansi Flick, Julian Nagelsmann has won eight out of the 15 matches he has managed.

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Team News

Netherlands National Football Team News

Micky van de Ven and Joey Veerman pulled out with injuries, but Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber made his comeback against Bosnia. Marten De Roon, Daley Blind, and Georginio Wijnaldum have all been left out.

Germany National Football Team News

Germany continue their transition after multiple senior players retired from international football following Euro 2024. Kimmich will skip his national side for a 10th time on Tuesday. Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala are nailed-on favourites to start with the Netherlands’ forward line comprising either or both, Kai Havertz and Niclas Fullkrug.

Netherlands vs Germany Predicted Lineups

Netherlands National Football Team Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Verbruggen

Defenders: Dumfries, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Ake

Midfielders: Schouten, Gravenberch, Reijnders

Forwards: Simons, Gakpo, Zirkzee

Germany National Football Team Predicted Lineup

Goalkeeper: Ter Stegen

Defenders: Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Mittelstadt

Midfielders: Andrich, Pavlovic; Musiala

Forwards: Havertz, Wirtz; Fullkrug

H2H Record

• Germany 2-1 Netherlands (International Friendly, March 27, 2024)
• Netherlands 1-1 Germany (International Friendly, March 30, 2022)
• Germany 2-4 Netherlands (Euro 2024 Qualification, September 7, 2019)
• Netherlands 2-3 Germany (Euro 2024 Qualification, March 25, 2019)
• Germany 2-2 Netherlands (UEFA Nations League, November 20, 2018)

Key Players to Watch

Xavi Simons (Netherlands)

The PSG star, who features for RB Leipzig on loan had an amazing Euro 2024, where he also scored a spectacular goal in the semi-final against England, and will definitely be the man to watch for the Netherlands when they take the field against Germany. Simons is a big-game player and his direct approach could cause major problems to what is expected to be a young and new-look defence for the Germans.

Jamal Musiala (Germany)

Who else if not Musiala? The Bayern Munich star has the world at his feet when we look at the sheer capability he possesses on the ball. His ball-carrying ability and eye for the final pass for his teammates to score goals is something the Netherlands will find it very difficult to curb. On his day, Musiala is easily one of the most exciting attacking players on the planet. Watch out for him to shine!

Netherlands vs Germany Prediction

Given the recent history of this fixture and the free-scoring players both these teams possess the Netherlands and Germany are set to provide us with a modern-day classic. While doubts remain on either team’s defence, their attacking flair will be on steroids in this game.

We expect it to be a high-scoring encounter between the Oranje and Die Mannschaft, but the game most probably will end in a high-scoring draw.

Predicted Score: Netherlands 2-2 Germany

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