Netherlands vs Germany UEFA Nations League Tips & Prediction - Spoils to be shared in Nations League opener
The upcoming UEFA Nations League face-off between the Netherlands and Germany marks a fresh start under new managers Xavi (Netherlands) and Jurgen Klopp (Germany), both looking to rebound after poor World Cup showings. Bookmakers see the match as finely balanced, and recent history backs a draw or German win—Germany are unbeaten in six of seven recent meetings and also fare well away from home. With key injuries on both sides, look for in-form striker Brian Brobbey to make an impact for the Dutch. Betting recommendations focus on Germany Double Chance and a potential draw.
- Netherlands vs Germany predictions for Thursday's Nations League game
- Germany unbeaten in six of last seven meetings between the teams
- Brian Brobbey coming off thunderous display vs Man City in EPL
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 4.45am AEST on Friday September 25
Netherlands vs Germany UEFA Nations League Tips & Prediction
Germany are backed in the Double Chance market when they head to Amsterdam for their Nations League opener against Netherlands, with some value on a draw and Dutch striker Brian Brobbey continuing his red-hot form.
It's a new era for both these nations after disappointing World Cup exits.
Spanish legend Xavi has been appointed as the new Netherlands manager, while Jurgen Klopp returns for his first gig since coaching Liverpool as he looks to restore Germany to their glory days.
Not much separates these two teams and that's reflected in the odds - which is why it's worth backing the draw at good value, with two of the last three Nations League meetings between the teams ending all square.
But it's Germany that hold the matchup advantage, going unbeaten in six of the last seven meetings, so the visitors are also backed in the Double Chance market as the main play.
Brian Brobbey is coming off a brilliant hat-trick for Sunderland against Man City in the Premier League last weekend and scored three goals for the Netherlands at the World Cup - he looks a good shout to find the back of the net again here.
Netherlands vs Germany Stats & Trends
- Germany are unbeaten in six of the last seven meetings between the teams
- Germany are unbeaten in eight of their last nine away games vs European teams
- Two of the last three Nations League meetings have ended in a draw
- Netherlands are unbeaten in 15 of their last 16 home internationals
- Six of the last seven meetings have seen both teams score
- Netherlands have seen BTTS land in seven of their last eight games
- Germany have seen BTTS land in seven of their last eight games
- Brian Brobbey scored three goals in four games for Netherlands at the World Cup
- Brobbey scored a hat-trick vs Man City for Sunderland in the Premier League on Sunday
Netherlands vs Germany Head To Head
These two teams are meeting for the first time since the 2024 Nations League, where Germany won 1-0 in Munich, while the spoils were shared 2-2 in Amsterdam.
This will be the 49th encounter, with Germany holding an 18-12 advantage, alongside 18 draws.
Netherlands Form Analysis
Disappointing World Cup overall for the Netherlands.
The Oranje looked good in the groups stage - after a 2-2 opening draw with Japan, they thumped Sweden 5-1 before a routine 3-1 victory over Tunisia to secure their spot in the R32.
However, after dominating most of the game, Netherlands conceded a stoppage time equaliser to Morocco and were ultimately knocked out on penalties, with Ronald Koeman resigning as a result.
Netherlands are two-time Nations League semi-finalists.
Netherlands Team News
Bit of a blow up front, with Justin Kluivert and Donyell Malen pulling out injured, which means Brobbey should get the starting striker spot.
Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, Xavi Simons, Mats Wieffer, Ian Maatsen, and Jerdy Schouten are also unavailable.
Virgil van Dijk will play on for his country and retains the captaincy in the centre of defence.
Netherlands Possible Starting XI (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake; Ryan Gravenberch, Joey Veerman, Tijjani Reijnders; Jeremie Frimpong, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo
Germany Form Analysis
It was an embarrassing World Cup for Germany.
Die Mannschaft entered the competition on a nine-match winning streak and recorded victories over Curacao (7-1) and Ivory Coast (2-1 to open the campaign.
However, after a 2-1 defeat to Ecuador in their final group game, Germany were upstaged by an average Paraguay side in the R32, bowing out on penalties after the scores were even at 1-1 at the end of 90 minutes.
That exit resulted in Julian Nagelsmann handing in his resignation and Klopp being appointed as the new manager.
Germany Team News
Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger and Pascal Gross retired from the national team following the World Cup, while Leon Goretzka, Angelo Stiller, Denis Undav and Assan Ouedraogo are out injured.
Klopp has named a massive 44-man squad for these two upcoming Nations League games, but Florian Wirtz, Karim Adeyemi, Nick Woltemade, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Said El Mala will miss this clash after being selected in the second squad.
Younes Ebnoutalib has scored five goals for Eintracht Frankfurt to open the season, but might have to settle for a bench spot behind Arsenal striker Kai Havertz.
Germany Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Marc-Andre ter Stegen; Josha Vagnoman, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Maximilian Mittelstadt; Joshua Kimmich, Felix Nmecha; Karl, Jamal Musiala, Kevin Schade; Kai Havertz
Verdict
Germany are backed in the Double Chance market, with decent value on another Nations League draw.
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