UEFA Nations League,
League A – 6
Germany
GER
11/16/2026
7:45 p.m
Netherlands
NED
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place
- Olympic Stadium
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referee
- Glenn Nyberg
Before Germany-Netherlands
Germany host the Netherlands at Berlin’s Olympiastadion on Monday evening, knowing a win will secure their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League.
Jurgen Klopp’s side sit third in A-League Group 2, three points behind the unbeaten Dutch side, who are all but guaranteed to progress after thrashing Greece 7-0 on Friday.
Germany head into their final Nations League group game with their qualification hopes in their own hands, despite a difficult campaign under Klopp.
Die Mannschaft have amassed eight points from five matches, leaving them level with second-placed Greece and three behind group leader Holland.
The Germans have struggled against Greece, losing 1-0 at home in September, before suffering a goalless draw in the reverse fixture.
However, Greece’s heavy defeat by the Netherlands on Friday has changed the qualifying landscape, as Germany now know that three points against the Oranje will be enough to secure a place in the quarter-finals.
Klopp’s side kept their hopes alive with a 3-1 win in Serbia last time out, getting off to a flying start as an own goal from Srdjan Babic and a goal from Florian Wirtz put them 2-0 up after 14 minutes.
The Netherlands, for their part, have been the strongest team in the group, collecting 11 points in five days without suffering any defeat.
Xavi’s side have won three and drawn two, with their most impressive performance coming on Friday when they dismantled Greece 7-0.
Tijani Reijnders scored a hat-trick in the first half, while the Dutch also scored their first clean sheet of the competition.
This result has left Oranje virtually certain to reach the quarter-finals, with only an extraordinary change in goal difference capable of denying them a top-two finish.
The UEFA Nations League table
League A – Group B
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position 1, 2: Play Offs: Quarter-finals
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position 3: Possible play-off
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position 4: Possible relegation
News from the Germany-Netherlands team
Germany have no fresh injury concerns after the win over Serbia, although Klopp is without Bayern Munich duo Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry.
Therefore, Brajan Gruda, Wirtz and Derry Scherhant could continue as the attacking midfield trio behind Kai Havertz.
The Netherlands suffered a setback after Frenkie de Jong was sent off at half-time against Greece with a back problem.
The Barcelona midfielder has subsequently withdrawn from the squad, and Xavi must make at least one change.
Teun Koopmeiners is the leading candidate to replace De Jong alongside Joey Veerman, allowing Reijnders to continue in an advanced midfield role.
The Dutch are also without captain Virgil van Dijk, who has missed this international break due to physical ailments.
Planned lineups for Germany-Netherlands
Germany: Ter Stegen; Faithful, Thiaw, Tah, Middle City; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Gruda, Wirtz, Scherhant; havertz
Netherlands: bridge Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Timber; Veerman, Koopmeiners; Summerville, Reijnders, Gakpo; grind
ℹ️ The official lineups are not yet available. They are usually announced 20-40 minutes before kick-off, depending on the competition.
Germany v Holland recent form and statistics
- The Netherlands lead Group 2 of the A League with 11 points, three ahead of Germany and Greece.
- Germany have won two, drawn two and lost one of their five Nations League matches.
- The Netherlands remain unbeaten in the competition, with three wins and two draws.
- The Oranje thrashed Greece 7-0 on Friday, with Reijnders scoring a first-half hat-trick.
- Germany beat Serbia 3-1 in their last game, having led 2-0 after just 14 minutes.
- The reverse fixture ended 1-1, with Gakpo scoring an injury time equalizer.
- The Netherlands have won just one of their last six away meetings with Germany.
- Oranje are unbeaten in their last seven away games.
Where to watch Germany vs Holland: TV broadcasts and online
Germany v Netherlands kicks off at 19:45 GMT on Monday 16 November at Berlin’s Olympiastadion.
The match will be available to watch live in the UK on Amazon Prime Video via pay-per-view. Viewers can purchase access through Prime Video and stream the game on compatible devices.
Prediction for Germany – Netherlands
Germany have more at stake on Monday, with a win needed to secure their place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
Klopp’s side showed encouraging signs against Serbia, particularly in attack, and he hopes Wirtz can cause problems for a Dutch defense missing Van Dijk.
The Netherlands are unlikely to make things easy, but the hosts may have enough to secure the result they need.
Germany
2-1
Netherlands
