Netherlands vs Germany Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | UEFA Nations League 2026-27
Two of the last five outings between these teams have ended in a draw.
The Netherlands national football team will be ready to lock horns with the Germany national football team for their opening game of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign. This is going to be an interesting clash, taking place at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Following their exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026, Xavi has been appointed as the new head coach for Oranje. This is always a big change for a national team and their players. The Netherlands national football team will now prepare to begin a new chapter.
Being at home is going to be a big advantage for the Dutch in their opening game of the Nations League. They will be eager to control the game from the start, although it is not going to be an easy task.
After another disappointing World Cup campaign, the German national football team are looking to get back to form. Jurgen Klopp is now the new manager. It will be interesting to see their performances now.
The opening game of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign is not going to be the easiest one for the DFB-Team. They must defend well and establish a strong performance in the final third.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena
- Date: Friday, September 25
- Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST (Thursday, Sept 24; 06:45 pm GMT/ 02:45 am ET/ 11:45 am PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Netherlands: W-D-W-W-L
Germany: W-W-W-L-L
Players to Watch
Brian Brobbey (Netherlands)
Brian Brobbey is coming after delivering a top performance against Manchester City in the Premier League. He was also one of the most consistent players for the Netherlands national football team in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The 24-year-old can be deployed as a first-choice striker.
The Sunderland forward will be eager to help his side in the Nations League now.
Kai Havertz (Germany)
Kai Havertz has been in a decent run of form for Arsenal. He will be ready to help the Germany national football team now. He could once again be deployed as a striker and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
Havertz’s ability to place himself in the required position makes him special.
Match Facts
- Germany faced a defeat in both of their last two matches.
- Netherlands won two of their last three games.
- The Oranje have only managed one win in their five outings against the DFB-Team.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Germany to win @9/5 AK Bets
- Kai Havertz to score @2/1 Paddy Power
- Goals under 3.5 @3/5 Unibet
Squads
Netherlands squad
Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton & Hove Albion), Robin Roefs (Sunderland), Mark Flekken (Bayer Leverkusen).
Defenders: Denzel Dumfries (Real Madrid), Jeremie Frimpong (Liverpool), Lutsharel Geertruida (PSV), Jurriën Timber (Arsenal), Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Jan Paul van Hecke (Tottenham Hotspur), Nathan Aké (Fenerbahçe), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham Hotspur), Jorrel Hato (Chelsea).
Midfielders: Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool), Tijjani Reijnders (Al-Qadsiah), Joey Veerman (Borussia Dortmund), Quinten Timber (Crystal Palace), Teun Koopmeiners (Juventus), Kenneth Taylor (Lazio), Justin Kluivert (Bournemouth), Gjivai Zechiël (Feyenoord).
Forwards: Crysencio Summerville (Al-Hilal), Donyell Malen (AS Roma), Brian Brobbey (Sunderland), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Noa Lang (Napoli), Ruben van Bommel (PSV).
Germany Squad
Goalkeepers: Finn Dahmen (Augsburg), Alexander Nübel (Besiktas), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Ajax)
Defenders: Hannes Behrens (Augsburg), Yann Aurel Bisseck (Inter), Nathaniel Brown (FC Bayern), Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (FC Bayern), Philipp Treu (Freiburg), Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart)
Midfielders: Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Bambasé Conté (Hoffenheim), Yannik Engelhardt (Freiburg), Chris Führich (Stuttgart), Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern), Lennart Karl (FC Bayern), Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern), Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Kevin Schade (Brentford), Anton Stach (Leeds United)
Strikers: Younes Ebnoutalib (Eintracht Frankfurt), Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
Injury and Team News
Donyell Malen has withdrawn from the Netherlands squad due to an injury.
For Germany, all of their players are fit and ready to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 48
Netherlands (wins): 12
Germany (wins): 18
Draws: 18
Predicted Lineups
Netherlands predicted XI (4-3-3)
Verbruggen (GK); Dumfries, Van Dijk, Van de Ven, Ake; Gravenberch, Veerman, Reijnders; Frimpong, Brobbey, Gakpo
Germany predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Nubel (GK); Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Brown; Nmecha, Amiri; Karl, Musiala, Gnabry; Havertz
Match Prediction
Both of these countries have quality players in the squad. It will be a battle of strategies. Netherlands at home are going to have a slight edge. Germany are not going to be an easy side to take down either.
The Jurgen Klopp-led side are likely to come out on top to secure a victory.
Prediction: Netherlands 1-2 Germany
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: Prime Video UK
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport, NOS
Germany: DAZN, DasErste, RTL+, ZDF sportstudio
USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
When and where is the Netherlands vs Germany UEFA Nations League match?
These sides will collide at Johan Cruijff Arena on September 24 (BST).
Where and how to watch UEFA Nations League live in India?
Sony Sports Network and SonyLIV can be used to view all the matches live.
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