Prediction: Netherlands vs Germany

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: Dachbet

In a showdown between two historic rivals on Tuesday night, the Netherlands will welcome Germany to Amsterdam.

Netherlands

Starting with the hosts, while the Netherlands might have suffered EURO 24 heartbreak over in Germany back in July as they eventually fell to a semi-final defeat at the hands of England, Ronald Koeman’s men did gain plenty of plaudits. Showing no signs of a hangover over the weekend, Holland certainly opened their Nations League adventure with a thumping performance. Claiming an action-packed 5-2 win against Bosnia & Herzegovina at the Phillips Stadion, the former Barcelona boss will now be calling on his squad to find some recent defensive steel. Suffering last-gasp heartbreak over the summer as they fell to that 2-1 defeat against the Three Lions, Tuesday’s hosts have registered just a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven competitive appearances across all competitions.

Team News

While Memphis Depay might be set to join Brazilian giants Internacional on a free transfer, the former Atletico Madrid marksmen has not been included in Koeman’s squad and will not feature here. Finding the net against Bosnia & Herzegovina over the weekend in what was a maiden international start, new Manchester United recruit Joshua Zirkzee should spearhead Holland’s attack.

Likewise, completing his own respective move to Old Trafford this summer, Matthijs de Ligt could keep his spot alongside Liverpool ace Virgil van Dijk at the heart of Koeman’s defence. Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen will start between the sticks in midweek.

Germany

As for the visitors, hosting this summer’s European Championships as the host nation, Germany were certainly pencilled in as a leading title contender. However, although the Nationalef might have fallen to a quarter-final defeat against eventual winners Spain, they do appear to be enjoying life under Julian Nagelsmann. Relishing a trip over to Amsterdam on Tuesday night, the former Bayern Munich boss saw his squad make their own Nations League statement over the summer. Getting proceedings underway with a thumping 5-0 romp against Hungary in Dusseldorf, Germany will also be excited by their most recent showdown against the Dutch. Claiming an eye-catching 2-1 win when they welcomed Holland to Deutsche Bank Park for a friendly battle during March’s international break, the Nationalef will be seeking a repeat performance here.

Team News

Watching Manuel Neuer announce his international retirement following Germany’s EURO 24 exit over the summer, Barcelona shot-stopper Marc-Andre ter Stegen will start between the sticks on Tuesday night. Eventually staying put at Bayer Leverkusen following intensive scrutiny over a move away from the reigning Bundesliga champions, Jonathan Tah should once again partner Nico Schlotterbeck at the back.

Finding the net against Hungary over the weekend and opening his Nations League account, new West Ham recruit Niclas Fullkrug should spearhead Germany’s charge in Amsterdam. Set to earn a 94th international cap here, Joshua Kimmich will start at right-back.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the Netherlands and Germany last met back on March 26th, the Nationalef collected a 2-1 victory in Frankfurt.
• Despite their EURO 24 quarter-final exit over the summer, Germany have not lost any of their previous 10 appearances across all formats within 90 minutes.
• Holland have recorded just a single clean sheet from any of their previous seven appearances.
• Each of the last five meetings between the Netherlands and Germany have finished with both teams finding the net.
• Likewise, nine of the last 11 historic showdowns between Tuesday’s opponents have finished with over 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

In a showdown between two historic rivals, neutrals will be hoping for a thrilling Nations League affair from Amsterdam. With Germany claiming a 2-1 victory when they welcomed the Netherlands to Frankfurt back on March 26th, Tuesday’s opponents do have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet. It should be highlighted, with each of the previous five meetings between the Netherlands and Germany finishing with both teams getting on the scoresheet, we are expecting a similar outcome in midweek.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: Dachbet