Netherlands vs Germany
Match Preview
The Netherlands welcome Germany to Amsterdam for the opening match of Nations League Group A2. The game will also mark the first appearance for Xavi Hernandez and Jurgen Klopp in charge of their respective national teams.
The Netherlands scored 11 goals and conceded 5 across their four World Cup matches. Their results were 2-2, 5-1, 3-1 and 1-1. Both teams found the net in each of those matches, while three produced more than 2.5 goals.
Germany had identical figures at the World Cup, scoring 11 and conceding 5 goals in four games. Their results were 7-1, 2-1, 1-2 and 1-1. Both teams scored in all four matches, with three also going over the 2.5-goal line. The Netherlands will be without forward Memphis Depay (112/55), while Germany have no reported late absences after all 24 selected players took part in training.
The previous five meetings between the sides finished 1-0, 2-2, 2-1, 1-1 and 4-2. Those games produced 16 goals in total, averaging 3.20 per match. Both teams scored in four of the five encounters, while three ended with over 2.5 goals.
With attacking quality on both sides and two new coaches beginning their national-team careers, another open match with chances at both ends could be expected.