Two camps who will get their respective Nations League adventures underway on Thursday night, the Netherlands will welcome Germany to Amsterdam.

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Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: BetUS

Netherlands

Starting with the hosts, getting a new era underway last month following Xavi’s appointment, the former Barcelona boss will be desperate to get his tenure off to a flying start in Amsterdam. While Holland might have embarked on a real World Cup group stage romp over the summer, they watched their North American adventure come to a disappointing end. Falling at the first hurdle as they suffered Round of 32 heartbreak at the hands of Morocco on June 30th, Xavi will know the importance of finding some crucial defensive stability. In fact, the Netherlands have failed to register a single clean sheet from any of their eight appearances across all competitions so far this calendar year. However, it should be highlighted, Holland have not suffered a single competitive defeat in front of their own supporters since a 2-1 loss against France way back in October 2023.

Netherlands Team News

In what is a huge blow for the Netherlands this month, red-hot Roma striker Donyell Malen has been forced to withdraw from Xavi’s maiden squad after picking up an injury issue. Likewise, the record-breaking Memphis Depay has been omitted and will not play any part in Amsterdam.

While Arsenal’s Jurrien Timber might be working his way back to full fitness, the ex-Ajax star has not been included. Bagging a Premier League hat-trick against Manchester City on Sunday afternoon, Sunderland marksman Brian Brobbey could lead Holland’s charge.

Germany

As for the visitors, while Germany might have touched down in North America over the summer in the midst of a real purple patch, the European giants suffered an infamous World Cup exit. Shockingly crashing out in the Round of 32 following a penalty shootout defeat against Paraguay on June 29th, the Nationalelf are also getting a new era underway on Thursday night. Watching Jurgen Klopp complete his iconic arrival, the former Liverpool boss has plenty of expectations on his shoulders. Knowing the importance of claiming an immediate response in Amsterdam, Germany are also searching for their own essential defensive grit. Including their sensational World Cup exit over the summer, Klopp’s new camp have mustered just a sole clean sheet from any of their eight showdowns across all competitions so far this calendar year.

Germany Team News

With a stacked international schedule over the next fortnight, Klopp has made the decision to break his 44-man camp into two separate squads. Making a move to Dutch giants Ajax this summer, veteran goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen could start between the sticks in Amsterdam.

Already notching three Premier League goals so far this season, Brentford’s Kevin Schade should feature in the final third. Bayern Munich superstar Joshua Kimmich will lead Germany out on Thursday night and earn a 115-cap.

Netherlands vs Germany Key Factors to Consider

• When the Netherlands and Germany last met for a Nations League showdown in Amsterdam, Thursday’s opponents played out a 2-2 stalemate.
• Holland have not suffered a single competitive defeat in front of their own supporters since back in October 2023.
• Thursday’s hosts have failed to record a single clean sheet across any competition so far this calendar year.
• Likewise, Germany have clinched just a sole clean sheet from any of their eight matchups throughout 2026.
• Six of the previous seven showdowns between the Netherlands and Germany have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Two European giants who are getting their own respective new adventures underway on Thursday night, neutrals will be hoping for a thriller from Amsterdam. Watching the Netherlands and Germany play out a 2-2 stalemate when they last met for a Nations League showdown in Holland three years ago, chances could come thick and fast. Likewise, with five of the previous six battles between the historic rivals finishing with both teams finding the net, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Verdict: Both teams to score

Best Odds: 4/7

Bookmaker: BetUS