Germany vs Netherlands
Of this weekend’s Euro 2020 Qualifiers, Germany vs Netherlands is the pick of the bunch and we’re expecting a battle royal at the Imtech Arena in Hamburg!
It’s their fourth meeting in 11 months, with one win each in the last three, and these two rivals have clashed with increasing intensity as a resurgence in the Netherlands has coincided with an unsettled period for Germany. So long the top dogs in Europe and 2014 World Champions, Joachim Low’s side is now in the chasing pack and working hard to keep pace with the Oranje.
The pre-match Euro 2020 Germany vs Netherlands betting odds suggest that home advantage gives Germany the edge, but, on the back of a UEFA Nations League final, the Netherlands are one of the most dangerous opponents in the game right now. But what makes this clash so fascinating is the fact that defeat for Ronald Koeman’s team would be quite a blow. With three points from two games, a loss for the Oranje would leave them nine points behind both Germany and current Group C leaders Northern Ireland, and that would be one big gap to make up.
Talking Points
Germany light up front
The complete team which dominated the world in 2014 has been partly dismantled over the last two years and an abject performance at the 2018 World Cup had their passionate fans in despair.
Low is lacking quality up front with Timo Werner the only out and our striker in his squad, so he will be looking for goals from elsewhere.
Borussia Dortmund has made another decent start to their Bundesliga campaign, with six points from three, and midfield pair Marc Reus and Julian Brandt could well start for Germany, with Reus in particular a goal threat. And Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos is always a as asset in with a dead ball opportunity. Meanwhile Bayern’s Serge Gnabry has seven goals in eight internationals, including one in March when Germany won a five goal thriller against the Netherlands in the earlier Group C qualifier.
Low is blessed with choice at goalkeeper though, with Barcelona’s Ter Stegen and skipper Manuel Neuer now sitting alongside Arsenal’s Bernd Leno.
Best Centre Back Pairing in the World
There is little argument in world football that there is no finer centre back partnership than that of Virgil Van Dijk and Matthijs De Ligt. Van Dijk is one of the main reasons Liverpool won the Champions League last term, and pushed Manchester City all the way in the Premier League. And De Ligt’s £75M transfer from Ajax to Juventus was one of the signings of the summer. Together they are a formidable pair, strong in the air, clinical in the tackle; both with excellent reading of the game and great feet.
Van Dijk’s club teammate Georginio Wijnaldum has been an ever more influential part of Liverpool’s midfield, quietly going about his business and he could link up in front of the back four alongside Barca’s Frenkie de Jong; while up front Ajax’ Quincy Promes and Lyon’s Memphis Depay have plenty of pace and are playing with real confidence.
The Netherlands want to win this group, but should all else fail they have a play-off place guaranteed due to their Nations League success, after winning their group and condemning Germany to a drop to League B.
History
For all the Netherlands’ buoyancy and Germany’s transition, the hosts have a psychological edge in that they are unbeaten in six, while their opponents have failed to win in six away games.
Both teams have scored with freedom in the campaign, Reus and Gnabry have three goals each, as has Depay.
The head to heads are in Germany’s favour by 16 to 11, with 16 draws over the past 43 meetings.
The Netherlands’ 2018 Nations Cup win was their only victory in eight against Germany
Betting Tip
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Germany vs Netherlands | Over 2.75 @ 1.87 |
| September 7, 02:45 (GMT+8) |
Germany is slightly odds against at 2.01 to win with the draw at 3.30; and an away win is 3.60.
I think it will be a hard fought game and may well end in a draw. 1-1 is available at 6.40 and 2-2 is 12.00, and with attacking flair on both sides I think 2-2 could be good value.
Eight of the last ten games between these two teams have yielded three goals or more, and both teams have scored in 15 of the last 19.
It’s sure to be an entertaining clash and you’ll be able to keep up with all the Euro 2020 Germany vs Netherlands highlights as they happen, right here at SBOBET.
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Disclaimer: Odds are correct at time of publish.
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