Two historic rivals face off in their second UEFA Nations League clash on Tuesday, as the Netherlands host Germany at the iconic Johan Cruyff Arena.
Both teams come into this showdown brimming with confidence after netting five goals each in their opening games.
Now, they will go head-to-head for control of the top spot in League A Group 3, in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
The last time these two teams clashed was back in March, when Germany staged an impressive comeback. Trailing 1-0, they flipped the script to secure a 2-1 win, with Maximilian Mittelstädt and Niclas Füllkrug finding the back of the net to seal the victory.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Netherlands vs. Germany live stream, TV channel in UK
Here's how to watch this UEFA Nations League match in UK:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Viaplay International YouTube
Unfortunately, this UEFA Nations League game between the Netherlands and Germany is not available for live TV broadcast in the UK but can be streamed online for FREE on Viaplay International YouTube.
What time does Netherlands vs. Germany kick off in UK?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam and kicks off on Tuesday, September 10 at 8:45 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates to UK:
| Date | Tuesday, Sep. 10 |
| Kick-off time | 7:45 p.m. BST |
| Venue | Johan Cruyff Arena |
| Location | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Netherlands vs. Germany lineups, team news
Fresh off scoring his first goal for the Netherlands, Joshua Zirkzee will be eager to retain his spot in the starting XI on Tuesday. However, Brian Brobbey and Wout Weghorst are also in the mix to lead the line, with Cody Gakpo potentially stepping in as a false nine.
In midfield, the likes of Marten de Roon and Georginio Wijnaldum are expected to feature, while veteran defender Daley Blind will also play a key role. Notably, coach Ronald Koeman left out two regular forwards this month—he's been entangled in a public spat regarding Steven Bergwijn's move to the Saudi Pro League, and Memphis Depay remains without a club.
Though Micky van de Ven and Joey Veerman withdrew due to injury, Jurrien Timber made his return in the match against Bosnia, marking a special moment as he and brother Quinten Timber both came off the bench to represent the Netherlands together for the first time.
Netherlands predicted XI (4-3-2-1, right to left): Verbruggen(GK)—Dumfries, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Ake—Schouten, Gravenberch, Reijnders—Simons, Gakpo—Zirkzee.
With the retirement of several key players, including Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Ilkay Gundogan, and Toni Kroos, the team has undergone a significant transition.
Joshua Kimmich has been appointed captain and will lead the team for the tenth time. The attacking quartet of Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, and Niclas Fullkrug is expected to start. Fullkrug's impressive goal-scoring record of 14 goals in 22 international appearances makes him a formidable threat.
Leroy Sané, who has been struggling with an injury, was not included in the squad. Antonio Rüdiger, the Real Madrid defender, was rested, opening the door for Jonathan Tah to partner with Nico Schlotterbeck in central defense.
Germany predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ter Stegen(GK) — Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Mittelstadt — Andrich, Pavlovic — Musiala, Havertz, Wirtz — Fullkrug.
Netherlands vs. Germany prediction
Both teams have demonstrated their attacking prowess in the competition, and with defensive vulnerabilities present on both sides, we can expect a high-scoring affair. The Netherlands have showcased their scoring ability, while Germany's young and talented attackers have also impressed.
Given the recent history and attacking potential of both teams, a draw seems like a likely outcome. The match is expected to be entertaining and competitive, with both teams vying for a crucial three points in Group A3.
Prediction: Netherlands 2-2 Germany
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