The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another round of matches this week as the Netherlands take on Julian Nagelsmann's Germany side in a high-profile clash at the Allianz Arena on Monday. Both teams have excellent players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
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Germany are at the top of Group A3 in the UEFA Nations League standings and have been in impressive form under Julian Nagelsmann. Die Mannschaft defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina by a narrow 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, are in second place in their group and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Dutch outfit played out a 1-1 draw against Hungary over the weekend and will look to take it up a notch in this fixture.
Germany vs Netherlands Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Germany have a good historical record against the Netherlands and have won 17 out of the 47 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to the Netherlands' 12 victories.
- Germany have won only one of their last four matches against the Netherlands in all competitions, with their only such victory during this period coming by a 2-1 scoreline in a friendly game in March this year.
- Germany are unbeaten in their last three matches in all competitions, with their previous such defeat coming by a 2-1 scoreline at the hands of Spain in the quarterfinals of Euro 2024.
- The Netherlands are winless in three of their last four matches in all competitions, with their only victory during this period coming by a 5-2 scoreline against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the UEFA Nations League.
Germany vs Netherlands Prediction
Germany have shown marked improvement under Julian Nagelsmann and have managed their transition admirably this year. Kai Havertz and Florian Wirtz have thrived for their national team in recent months and will look to make an impact on Monday.
The Netherlands have a good squad at their disposal but are yet to hit their peak on the international stage. Germany are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Germany 3-2 Netherlands
Germany vs Netherlands Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Germany to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Netherlands to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Kai Havertz to score - Yes