Frank Christian
Germany and the Netherlands are set to clash in Munich on Monday, both aiming to maintain their unblemished records in Group A3 of the UEFA Nations League.
Last month, the two teams battled to a thrilling 2-2 draw, and both are likely to advance to the quarterfinals, possibly at the expense of Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
While the stakes might seem limited to regional pride, this rivalry holds significant meaning for both sides.
Interestingly, despite Germany’s overall stronger performance in recent years, they have secured only two victories in their last eight encounters, with four of those matches ending in a draw.
Predicted Lineups and Team News for Germany vs. Netherlands
Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen will miss the match for Germany due to injuries.
Deniz Undav scored his first international goal against the Netherlands last month and followed it up with a crucial brace in a 2-1 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Despite his impressive performance, he will start this match on the bench as his Stuttgart teammate, Jamie Leweling, receives his debut.
Germany (4-2-3-1): Baumann (GK) – Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Mittelstadt – Stiller, Pavlovic – Leweling, Wirtz, Gnabry – Kleindienst
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nubel, Janis Blaswich
Defenders: Antonio Rudiger, Waldemar Anton, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Robin Gosens
Midfielders: Pascal Gross, Jamie Leweling, Robert Andrich, Kevin Schade, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Florian Wirtz, Angelo Stiller
Forwards: Tim Kleindienst, Jonathan Burkardt, Deniz Undav, Serge Gnabry
Virgil van Dijk will not play for the Netherlands due to a red card received in their last match against Hungary. Micky van de Ven will step in at center back, with Jorrel Hato taking the left-back position.
The Dutch face several injuries, including to Nathan Ake, Jurrien Timber, Quilindschy Hartman, Frenkie de Jong, Teun Koopmeiners, Jerdy Schouten, and Joey Veerman.
Netherlands (4-3-3): Verbruggen (GK) – Dumfries, De Vrij, De Ligt, Van de Ven, Hato – Gravenberch, Reijnders, Q. Timber – Simons, Brobbey, Gakpo.
Full Squad:
Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen, Nick Olij, Mark Flekken
Defenders: Lutsharel Geertruida, Jorrel Hato, Micky van de Ven, Stefan De Vrij, Jeremie Frimpong, Matthijs de Ligt, Ian Maatsen, Denzel Dumfries
Midfielders: Xavi Simons, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, Quinten Timber, Mats Wieffer, Guus Til
Forwards: Brian Brobbey, Joshua Zirkzee, Cody Gakpo, Justin Kluivert, Donyell Malen
Kickoff Information for Germany vs. Netherlands
The UEFA Nations League match will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, with kickoff scheduled for Monday, October 14, at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that translates in various regions:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Mon, Oct. 14 | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Mon, Oct. 14 | 2:45 p.m. ET |
| Australia | Tues, Oct. 15 | 5:45 a.m. AEDT |
| UK | Mon, Oct. 14 | 7:45 p.m. BST |
| India | Tues, Oct. 15 | 12:15 a.m. IST |
Where to Watch Germany vs. Netherlands Live
Details on how to catch this UEFA Nations League match in different parts of the world:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | Fubo, ViX, Foxsports.com |
| Canada | — | DAZN |
| UK | — | ViaPlay (YouTube) |
| Australia | — | Optus Sport |
| India | — | Sony LIV, JioTV |
