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Neighbours Germany and the Netherlands bring their Nations League campaigns to a close on Monday evening when they meet at the Olympiastadion Berlin in a fixture that could have major consequences for the hosts.
The Dutch lead Group A2 on 11 points, three ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s side,, who sit below second-placed Greece because of an inferior head-to-head record.
Germany therefore need to avoid defeat and hope Greece do not win their own encounter with Serbia, although a victory in this very fixture would give the Germans a much stronger chance of reaching the quarter-finals.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Germany vs. Netherlands key stats
- Germany have won two of their last three UNL matches (D1), scoring multiple goals in both victories.
- Over 2.5 goals has landed in each of the Netherlands' last four matches.
- Both teams have scored in seven of the last eight head-to-head meetings between the sides.
- Germany are unbeaten in their last five encounters with the Netherlands across friendlies and competitive matches, winning two of those games.
Germany vs Netherlands preview: Jurgen Klopp's team face must-win clash against in-form Dutch
Germany vs Netherlands — Tale of the Tape
| Germany | vs | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Position | 1st |
| 8 | Points | 11 |
| 6 | Goals For | 14 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 3rd |
Germany return to Berlin knowing that they have little room for error following an inconsistent start to life under Klopp, who took charge after Julian Nagelsmann's departure following the World Cup.
The former Liverpool manager began his tenure with a 1-1 draw away to the Netherlands before suffering a 1-0 home defeat against Greece.
Germany responded with a 2-0 victory over Serbia but were unable to find a breakthrough in their subsequent goalless draw in Greece.
DFB-Team's most recent outing brought a more encouraging performance, as they claimed a 3-1 away victory over Serbia. A Srdjan Babic own goal opened the scoring before Florian Wirtz and Brajan Gruda added further strikes to secure Klopp's first away win in charge.
That result leaves Germany level on points with Greece heading into the final round of fixtures, and Klopp has described Monday's encounter as an ‘Endspiel', underlining the importance of the occasion for his side.
The hosts will therefore need to find a way past a Netherlands team that have looked increasingly convincing since Xavi replaced Ronald Koeman in August.
The former Barcelona midfielder has overseen three victories and two draws in his first five matches, with the Dutch scoring 14 goals across those fixtures.
The Netherlands' opening assignment under Xavi was the 1-1 draw against Germany in Amsterdam, where Felix Nmecha gave the visitors the lead before Cody Gakpo equalised in stoppage time.
The Dutch subsequently beat Serbia 2-1 away from home before drawing 2-2 with Greece. Xavi's team then defeated Serbia 2-1 on home soil and produced their most emphatic display of the campaign with a 7-0 victory over Greece on Thursday
Tijjani Reijnders was the standout performer in that latest win, scoring three times, while Jurrien Timber added two goals. Crysencio Summerville and Donyell Malen also found the net as the Netherlands strengthened their position at the top of the section.
Germany vs. Netherlands form guide & betting tips
| Germany | vs | Netherlands |
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| 6 | Goals For | 14 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 5 |
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UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE |
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Whispers predicts: Germany 2-1 Netherlands
Over 2.5 goals at 1.40 (4/10) is our top selection, particularly as the Netherlands have scored 14 times in five matches under Xavi. Germany also have every incentive to attack, given the importance of securing all three points.
Both teams to score at 1.40 (4/10) is another option worth considering, given the Dutch have found the net consistently under their new manager, while the Germans have scored six goals across their five Nations League fixtures.
Germany to win at 1.85 (17/20) is our third selection, with the hosts having the advantage of playing in Berlin and knowing that victory is essential to keep their quarter-final hopes alive, making a 2-1 home victory a reasonable pick at 9.00 (8/1) for our correct-score prediction.
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.40 (4/10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both teams to score – Yes at 1.40 (4/10) | Likelihood: Probable
> Germany to win at 1.85 (17/20) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: Germany 2-1 Netherlands at 9.00 (8/1) | Likelihood: Outsdier