Germany v Netherlands: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch

UEFA Nations League,
League A – 6

Germany
GER

16/11/2026
19:45

Netherlands
NED

Olympiastadion

Glenn Nyberg

Preview for Germany v Netherlands

Germany host the Netherlands at the Olympiastadion Berlin on Monday evening knowing that a win will secure their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.

Jurgen Klopp’s side sit third in League A Group 2, three points behind the unbeaten Dutch, who are already virtually assured of progressing 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 collected eight points from five matches, leaving them level with second-placed Greece and three behind group leaders Netherlands.

The Germans have struggled against Greece, losing 1-0 at home in September before being held to a goalless draw in the reverse fixture.

However, Greece’s heavy defeat against the Netherlands on Friday has changed the qualification picture, with Germany now knowing that three points against Oranje will be enough to secure a quarter-final place.

Klopp’s side kept their hopes alive with a 3-1 win away to Serbia last time out, making an excellent start as an own goal from Srdjan Babic and a Florian Wirtz strike put them 2-0 ahead inside 14 minutes.

The Netherlands, meanwhile, have been the strongest team in the group, collecting 11 points from five matches without suffering a defeat.

Xavi’s side have won three and drawn two, with their most impressive performance coming on Friday as they dismantled Greece 7-0.

Tijani Reijnders scored a first-half hat-trick, while the Dutch also recorded their first clean sheet of the competition.

That result has left Oranje virtually certain of reaching the quarter-finals, with only an extraordinary swing in goal difference capable of denying them a top-two finish.

The UEFA Nations League Table

Team News for Germany v Netherlands

Germany have no fresh injury concerns following their win over Serbia, although Klopp remains without Bayern Munich duo Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry.

Brajan Gruda, Wirtz and Derry Scherhant could therefore continue as the attacking midfield trio behind Kai Havertz.

The Netherlands have suffered a setback after Frenkie de Jong was forced off at half-time against Greece with a back problem.

The Barcelona midfielder has subsequently withdrawn from the squad, leaving Xavi needing to make at least one change.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 because of physical discomfort.

Expected line-ups for Germany v Netherlands

Germany: Ter Stegen; Treu, Thiaw, Tah, Mittelstadt; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Gruda, Wirtz, Scherhant; Havertz.

Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Timber; Veerman, Koopmeiners; Summerville, Reijnders, Gakpo; Malen.

Recent Form & Stats for Germany v Netherlands

• The Netherlands lead League A Group 2 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.
• Oranje thrashed Greece 7-0 on Friday, with Reijnders scoring a first-half hat-trick.
• Germany beat Serbia 3-1 in their most recent match, having led 2-0 after just 14 minutes.
• The reverse fixture finished 1-1, with Gakpo scoring a stoppage-time equaliser.
• The Netherlands have won only one of their last six away meetings with Germany.
• Oranje are unbeaten in their last seven away matches.

Where to Watch Germany v Netherlands: TV and online streams

Germany v Netherlands kicks off at 7:45pm GMT on Monday, November 16, at the Olympiastadion Berlin.

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 v Netherlands

Germany have more at stake on Monday, with a win required to guarantee their place in the Nations League quarter-finals.

Klopp’s side showed encouraging signs against Serbia, particularly in attack, and will hope Wirtz can cause problems for a Dutch defence missing Van Dijk.

The Netherlands are unlikely to make things easy, but the hosts may just have enough to secure the result they need.

Germany

2 – 1

Netherlands

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