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Germany vs Netherlands: Nations League – preview, team news, predictions
Germany and the Netherlands meet in Berlin in the final Group A2 match, with both sides seeking a place in the Nations League quarter-finals. The Netherlands are close to qualifying, while Germany are third and likely need a win to progress.
The Dutch lead with 11 points after beating Greece 7-0; Germany have eight, level with Greece but behind on their head-to-head record. Germany won 3-1 against Serbia in their last match, while the Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany in September. Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry are unavailable for Germany; the Netherlands are without Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong. A prediction model gives Germany a 43.5 per cent chance of winning, compared with 29.8 per cent for the Netherlands and 26.8 per cent for a draw.
In short
- Germany likely need a win to reach the quarter-finals.
- The Netherlands lead Group A2 with 11 points.
- Germany are slight favourites in the prediction model.