Germany
vs
Netherlands
Kick-off
19:45 GMT
19 November 2018
The UEFA Nations League has dominated proceedings over the last week and has brought some healthy competition to a usually boring international break. It’s all to play for in the final game in Group A1 as Netherlands travel to Germany looking to finish top.
Since the beginning of the 21st century, it’s been really close in the eight meetings between the two nations. Netherlands have three, Germany have two and there have been three draws. The most recent was, of course, last month’s Nations League fixture where Netherlands ran out convincing 3-0 winners in front of their own fans. Of those eight games, six have seen over 2.5 goals and both teams have scored in five.
As mentioned, Germany have already been relegated from the group but they’ll still be hoping to go out with a win. Mats Hummels, Marco Reus and Toni Kroos are all expected to return to the starting XI after missing the 3-0 win against Russia. Latest matches: Germany
15.11.2018
Inte
Germany
Russia
3:0
W
16.10.2018
UEFA
France
Germany
2:1
L
13.10.2018
UEFA
Netherlands
Germany
3:0
L
09.09.2018
Inte
Germany
Peru
2:1
W
06.09.2018
UEFA
Germany
France
0:0
D
Netherlands must avoid defeat to secure their place in the Nations League finals in Portugal next summer. They don’t have any injury worries ahead of such a big game and will be high on confidence after such a strong performance against France. Latest matches: Netherlands
16.11.2018
UEFA
Netherlands
France
2:0
W
16.10.2018
Inte
Belgium
Netherlands
1:1
D
13.10.2018
UEFA
Netherlands
Germany
3:0
W
09.09.2018
UEFA
France
Netherlands
2:1
L
06.09.2018
Inte
Netherlands
Peru
2:1
W
Germany would have usually been considered as favourites to win this one but with Netherlands being on such good form going into a game they need a result from, the visitors are certainly favourites to win. Looking at Memphis Depay to score and/or assist might bring good value as he’s in unbelievable form.
19 November 2018 - 19:45 GMT
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