Netherlands vs Germany Tips & Predictions – Honours Even in the UEFA Nations League
Both Xavi and Jurgen Klopp are set for challenging debut matches in the Nations League's opening round. Securing a positive result is crucial for both managers as they kick off their campaigns. The prediction leans towards a scoring draw, highlighting the likelihood of a competitive and closely contested fixture. Fans can expect an exciting match as both managers look to set a strong tone for their respective teams in the competition.
- Xavi and Klopp debut in Nations League's opening round
- We are backing these two sides to share the spoils
- Check our full preview for Netherlands vs Germany below
Both sides had extremely disappointing runs at the World Cup 2026, and both enter the Nations League campaign under new leadership. Little separates these two nations at the moment in my opinion, and I'm predicting a stalemate.
- Key Stats
- Germany Lead H2H
- Xavi Debuts as Oranje's Coach
- Jurgen Klopp Back to Business
- Team News & Predicted Lineups
Key Stats
- Netherlands have drawn 2 of their last 4 matches.
- Netherlands have drawn their last 2 home matches against Germany.
- Netherlands have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Germany are winless in their last 2 matches.
- Germany have seen BTTS in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Germany Lead H2H
These two European powerhouses locked horns 48 times so far, Germany having an 18-12 advantage in terms of victories.
Xavi Debuts as Oranje's Coach
The Netherlands had a great run in the World Cup 2026 group stages, starting the tournament with a 2-2 draw against Japan, then earned two straight victories over Sweden 5-1 and Tunisia 3-1.
Oranje faced Morocco in the Round of 32, gained lead in the 72nd minute through Cody Gakpo but conceded in stoppage time and ultimately lost on penalties.
As a result, coach Ronald Koeman stepped down from his position and the Netherlands appointed Xavi as his successor in August.
Jurgen Klopp Back to Business
Germany also failed to meet expectations at the World Cup 2026. They made it to the elimination stage after earning back to back wins against Curacao 7-1 and Ivory Coast 2-1, while losing 2-1 to Ecuador.
In the Round of 32, Die Mannschaft were tagged as massive favorites against Paraguay, recording 1.57-0.35 xG, 76% possession and 21-7 shots, but the game went to penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular time, where they lost.
Julian Nagelsmann and the German FA came to mutual agreement to terminate his contract, while Jurgen Klopp was appointed as the new national coach in mid-August.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
Netherlands (4-3-3) Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Nathan Ake; Ryan Gravenberch, Joey Veerman, Tijjani Reijnders; Jeremie Frimpong, Brian Brobbey, Cody Gakpo
Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, Xavi Simons, Mats Wieffer, Ian Maatsen, and Jerdy Schouten were out of contention due to injuries, while Donyell Malen and Justin Kluivert withdrew from the squad due to minor knocks.
Frenkie de Jong, Matthijs de Ligt, Xavi Simons, Mats Wieffer, Ian Maatsen, and Jerdy Schouten were out of contention due to injuries, while Donyell Malen and Justin Kluivert withdrew from the squad due to minor knocks.
Germany (4-2-3-1) Marc-Andre ter Stegen; Josha Vagnoman, Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah, Maximilian Mittelstadt; Joshua Kimmich, Felix Nmecha; Karl, Jamal Musiala, Kevin Schade; Kai Havertz
Leon Goretzka, Angelo Stiller, and Assan Ouedraogo were out of contention due to injuries. Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger and Pascal Gross retired from the national team after the World Cup 2026.
Leon Goretzka, Angelo Stiller, and Assan Ouedraogo were out of contention due to injuries. Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger and Pascal Gross retired from the national team after the World Cup 2026.
Verdict
It’s important for both Xavi and Jurgen Klopp to get something from the opening round of the Nations League in their debut matches. I am predicting a scoring draw on Thursday.
BTTS Yes
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Draw
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1-1 Draw
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