NED vs GER Dream11 Prediction UEFA Nations League 2024

Two historic footballing rivals meet in their second UEFA Nations League encounter on Tuesday as the Netherlands host Germany at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Both teams head into this match with confidence after securing emphatic wins on the opening day of their League A Group 3 campaigns, each scoring five goals to secure the top spot. The stakes are high as they aim for supremacy in this group.

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UEFA Nations League 2024: Netherlands vs Germany Preview

After a strong start to their Nations League quest on Saturday, the Netherlands hope to continue their winning momentum. Playing without their talisman Memphis Depay, who is currently without a club, the Dutch still managed to dismantle Bosnia-Herzegovina 5-2 in Eindhoven. Joshua Zirkzee, stepping up in Depay’s absence, opened his international scoring account with a clever header, and later provided an assist for Tijjani Reijnders just before halftime. The second half saw further goals from Cody Gakpo, Wout Weghorst, and Xavi Simons, wrapping up an impressive performance in front of their home crowd.

This victory was particularly important for the Netherlands as they look to put their Euro 2024 heartbreak behind them, where they were narrowly beaten by England in the semi-finals. Under Ronald Koeman, the Dutch have once again shown their resilience, recalling the days when they reached the Nations League finals in 2019 but fell short against Portugal. Now, only a top-two finish is needed to secure a place in the new quarter-final stage of this season’s competition.

Meanwhile, Germany also began their Nations League campaign in style, thrashing Hungary 5-1 in Dusseldorf. Despite missing several key players due to retirement, Julian Nagelsmann’s rejuvenated squad displayed their attacking prowess. Kai Havertz, one of Germany’s brightest talents, capped off the scoring from the penalty spot after earlier hitting the woodwork twice. This performance marked a promising start for a side eager to rebuild following a disappointing home Euro 2024 campaign.

With Nagelsmann at the helm, Germany have won eight of their first 14 matches, highlighting their renewed ambition to qualify for the Nations League finals next summer and build towards the 2026 World Cup. An exciting attack led by Havertz, Jamal Musiala, and Florian Wirtz will aim to take at least a point from their trip to Amsterdam.

Netherlands Starting XI

Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Ligt, Van Dijk, Ake; Schouten, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Simons, Gakpo; Zirkzee

Joshua Zirkzee, who impressed with a goal and an assist against Bosnia, is likely to retain his spot. However, Koeman has options, with Brian Brobbey and Wout Weghorst also vying for a starting role, and Cody Gakpo potentially featuring as a false nine.
With veterans like Marten de Roon, Georginio Wijnaldum, and Daley Blind missing from the squad, Koeman is fielding a younger side. Jurrien Timber, having returned from injury, could feature alongside his brother Quinten Timber, who also came off the bench in the last game. Injuries to Micky van de Ven and Joey Veerman limit Koeman’s defensive choices, but Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de Ligt are expected to start at the back.

Germany Starting XI

Ter Stegen; Kimmich, Schlotterbeck, Tah, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Pavlovic; Musiala, Havertz, Wirtz; Fullkrug

With Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller, Ilkay Gundogan, and Toni Kroos no longer in the squad, a younger generation has taken over. Joshua Kimmich will captain the side for the 10th time, anchoring a team filled with youthful energy. In defence, Antonio Rudiger is rested, meaning Jonathan Tah will likely partner Nico Schlotterbeck.
With Leroy Sane sidelined due to injury, the attacking line will feature stars like Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz, supported by Niclas Fullkrug, who boasts an impressive 14 goals in 22 international appearances.