Netherlands vs Germany Predictions

• The Dutch have won only two of the last 12 meetings between these two rivals
• Germany claimed four points from their two meetings in the last Nations League campaign

New beginnings for two giants

These two sides were eliminated from the World Cup just hours apart in June, and they face off under new management on Thursday night.

Germany look to have an edge in the dugout, with Jurgen Klopp looking like a real upgrade over Julian Nagelsmann. The Netherlands have appointed ex-Barcelona boss Xavi as their new manager, which is a real full-circle moment given Johan Cruyff’s influence on Barca’s academy.

Germany have also had the better of the Dutch in recent meetings, losing only two of the previous 12 clashes between the pair. They picked up four points at the Netherlands’ expense in the last Nations League campaign, before reaching the semi-finals.

The Dutch received a bit too much credit for their wins over Sweden and Tunisia in the World Cup group stage, and they were clearly second-best against Morocco. Xavi has a poor track record as a manager, and Klopp looks to have the stronger squad at his disposal, so back the visitors at odds-against in the draw no bet market.