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Germany vs Netherlands: Nations League – preview, team news, predictions

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In short

Germany hosts the Netherlands at the Olympiastadion trailing second-placed Greece on head-to-head tiebreakers despite an eight-point tally. Xavi Hernandez's Dutch squad leads the table with 11 points after routing Greece 7-0 on Friday. Both nations are dealing with notable personnel losses, but Germany holds the historical edge with 18 wins across their 49 prior encounters.

Key points

  • Germany likely must defeat the Netherlands on Monday to overcome Greece on tiebreakers an…: Germany likely must defeat the Netherlands on Monday to overcome Greece on tiebreakers and advance to the quarterfinals.
  • The Netherlands have practically assured their spot in the Nations League knockout stage…: The Netherlands have practically assured their spot in the Nations League knockout stage after climbing to 11 points.
  • Dutch manager Xavi Hernandez will have to navigate the contest without captain Virgil van…: Dutch manager Xavi Hernandez will have to navigate the contest without captain Virgil van Dijk and midfielder Frenkie de Jong.

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Germany will likely need to win on Monday to reach the quarterfinals unless Serbia beat Greece away from home.

Who: Germany vs Netherlands

What: UEFA Nations League, Group A2

Where: Olympiastadion in Berlin, Germany

When: Monday at 8:45pm (19:45 GMT)

How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will bring you all the build-up from 16:45 GMT before our live text commentary stream.

Germany and the Netherlands head into the final Group A2 Nations League match hoping to secure their place in the quarterfinals.

Xavi Hernandez’s Netherlands side are practically through – barring a huge swing in goal difference – as they lead the table with 11 points after thrashing Greece 7-0 on Friday.

Jurgen Klopp’s Germany, who beat bottom placed Serbia 3-1 in their last game, know they will likely need a win to progress.

The Germans sit third with eight points, level with second-placed Greece but below them on their head-to-head record, which trumps goal difference as a tiebreaker in this season’s competition. Greece host Serbia, who have yet to win a point.

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