SportsMall previews Monday's Nations League clash between Germany and the Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
The next phase of inter-competition Germany And Netherlands Takes place in Munich UEFA Nations League Monday night.
After sharing the spoils in Amsterdam last month, the two meet once again in a fierce international football derby that dates back 50 years.
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With both nations still unbeaten at the semis, both are set to advance to the quarter-finals at the expense of Hungary and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Group A3.
Germany's points drop so far came in the reverse fixture last month as they topped the group with more wins than the other two teams.
Julian NagelsmannMen should avoid the late fear of crossing a line 2-1 win against Bosnia in Jenica Friday night though.
A double in the first half Denis Undau Guided them, and the Germans also disallowed two goals with VAR, but Edin DzekoA strike 20 minutes from time made it a tense result.
Germany maintained their winning streak, now the same tally they managed throughout the previous edition of the Nations League, only to avoid relegation thanks to England's poor performance.
The Nations League certainly hasn't brought out the best from Germany, as they've never made it to the finals, but they've only suffered one defeat at home in the competition.
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That doesn't mean victory here is guaranteed, as despite being the more capable nation, Germany have only won two of their previous eight meetings against the Netherlands.
Four of those eight have ended in a draw, including last month's meeting at the Johan Cruyff Arena. Ronald Koeman And the Dutch side will need to take it one step closer to reaching the final for the third time in four editions.
Although they have not reached the heights of the last campaign when Holland took 16 points from 18, they have shown courage from behind to draw in their last two outings.
Friday in Budapest, Virgil van DijkWin's red card seemed to end the Orange's hopes of taking anything against HungaryBut as he did against Germany, Denzel Dumfries Popped up with a draw to keep them in the top two.
It extended Holland's unbeaten run in the Nations League to seven games, but the trip to Bavaria will be seriously threatening, especially without van Dijk at the back.
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rest of Manuel Neuer Finally gave Marc-Andre der Stegen A chance for Germany's top spot in a decade, but the Barcelona man is out for the season after suffering a nasty injury against Villarreal last month.
Two of Germany's most talented men are out injured Jamal Musiala And Kai Howards Nagelsmann didn't get it Niklas Fulkrug West Ham United have had a rough start, ie Tim Kleindienst And Jonathan Burkhart Both made their debuts against Bosnia.
Undhav will be the man to watch as the Stuttgart striker has scored eight in eight games since scoring in the reverse fixture last month.
Meaning of Van Dijk's suspension Matthijs de Ligt Despite his recent troubles since joining Manchester United, the Dutchman is likely to start at the back.
Daily BlindRest and Injuries Nathan AK, Jurian tree And Kulindsky Hartmann The Dutch are very short on options on the left, therefore Mickey Van de Ven It is about to be transferred back there.
Coman is lit in the center of the park Frankie de Jong Long absentee, and Teun Koopmeiners, Gerdy Scotton And Joey Weirman Not all.
Germany's probable starting line-up:
Nubel; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Pavlovic, Cross; Wirtz, Undau, Gnabri
Netherlands Probable Starting Lineup:
the bridge; Dumfries, De Vrij, De Ligt, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Reijnders, Q Timber; Simons, Jirksi, Kakpo
We say: Germany 3-1 Netherlands
The duo scored five runs on matchday one, and secured a thrilling draw in Amsterdam a few days later, so there's no saying these two won't produce another thrilling encounter.
The Dutch looked silly against Hungary and were lucky to come away with a point, so the Germans are favorites here, sitting top of the division and benefiting from home advantage.
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