Frank Christian
Germany is set to solidify their position as champions of UEFA Nations League Group A3 with a match against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Freiburg on Saturday.
Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, the team remains unbeaten, gathering 10 points across four matches, including a 2-1 win over Bosnia during the last international fixtures. They’ve ensured a spot in the knockout rounds.
Bosnia & Herzegovina has faced challenges in the league, securing just one point so far. Despite this, there is still a chance for them to reach the quarterfinals if they manage to win against both Germany and the Netherlands, although relegation seems likely.
The Sporting News provides insights into the latest team updates and expected lineups for this Nations League clash.
Germany vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina lineups, expected starters, team updates
Denis Undav scored both goals in Germany’s last victory over Bosnia, but he will miss this match due to injury, along with Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller, who has a muscle problem.
Manchester City’s goalkeeper Stefan Ortega may debut at 32, having received his first call-up. Whether Ortega or Oliver Baumann starts, Nico Schlotterbeck will be absent from defense due to suspension.
Florian Wirtz is being monitored ahead of the match following illness.
Germany (4-2-3-1, right to left): Baumann (GK) — Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt — Andrich, Pavlovic — Sane, Musiala, Gnabry — Havertz
Injured: Stiller, Undav
Suspended: Schlotterbeck
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nubel, Stefan Ortega
Defenders: Antonio Rudiger, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Robin Gosens, Benjamin Henrichs, Robin Koch
Midfielders: Pascal Gross, Robert Andrich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Florian Wirtz, Chris Fuhrich, Felix Nmecha
Forwards: Tim Kleindienst, Kai Havertz, Leory Sane, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala
Similarly, Bosnia’s defender Nikola Katic is suspended due to yellow card accumulation, with further complications in defense from Sead Kolasinac’s injury withdrawal.
Nihad Mujakic and Tarik Muharemovic are among those who could fortify the defense, while veteran striker Edin Dzeko, in excellent form with 11 goals in the current season for Fenerbahce, is set to lead the attack.
Bosnia & Herzegovina (3-5-2, right to left): Vasilj (GK) — Mujakic, Bicakcic, Barisic — Gazibegovic, Tahirovic, Hajradinovic, Huseinbasic, Dedic — Dzeko, Demirovic
Injured: Kolasinac
Suspended: Katic
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj, Osman Hadzikic, Martin Zlomislic
Defenders: Ermin Bicakcic, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Amar Dedic, Adrian Barisic, Nikola Katic, Nihad Mujakic, Taril Muharemovic, Nail Omerovic, Nidal Celik
Midfielders: Haris Hajradinovic, Benjamin Tahirovic, Dzenis Burnic, Armin Gigovic, Denis Huseinbasic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Ivan Basic, Ifet Dakovac, Ivan Sunjic
Forwards: Edin Dzeko, Ermedin Demirovic, Haris Tabakovic, Samed Bazdar, Luka Kulenovic
Kickoff time for Germany vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
This Nations League match is scheduled for Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany, commencing on Saturday, November 16 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s the kickoff time in various regions:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Nov. 16 | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Nov. 16 | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| Australia | Sun, Nov. 17 | 5:45 a.m. AEDT |
| UK | Sat, Nov. 16 | 7:45 p.m. GMT |
| India | Sun, Nov. 17 | 12:15 a.m. IST |
How to watch Germany vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina
Here’s the viewing information for the UEFA Nations League match across various regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, ViX, Foxsports.com |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | — | — |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | Sony TEN 2 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
