Germany are on the cusp of securing a quarter-final berth from Group A3 of the Nations League. They will be at home to host the Netherlands on Match Day 4, leading the group with seven points, two ahead of the visitors. Read on for our prediction of this match.
Should Germany win here, they will be assured of a top two place. Their history in the Nations League hasn’t been great but Julian Nagelsmann can look at their positive start with optimism.
They are unbeaten in their first three matches, with the best scoring form and defensive record in the group. Coming into this game, Germany beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-1 away from home.
The four-time world champions have lost just once in 12 matches. That was against European champions Spain, in extra time.
In the first meeting between these two nations, Germany came from behind, to lead 2-1 before the Dutch pulled one back to level it. After that 2-2 draw, the visitors have beaten Germany in just two of the last 14 meetings.
They’ve avoided defeat in their last two meetings, drawing one then conceding in the other. The Dutch are coming from a disappointing outing, drawing 1-1 with Hungary away from home.
It was an eventful match that saw their skipper Virgil van Dijk sent off after being booked in quick succession.
The Netherlands have failed to add to their 5-2 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Match Day 1. They will heavily depend on their attack, having failed to score just once in 22 matches.
There’s a lot working in favor of Germany coming into this game; playing at home is one of them. The Germans will benefit from the home crowds in this game, as well as their record against the Dutch.
In the last 12 matches against the Netherlands, Germany lost only twice. They have just one loss in their last 12 matches. The Netherlands, on their part, have one win in four matches. Our prediction for Germany v the Netherlands is for Germany to win.