# Germany vs Netherlands preview: Klopp seeks Nations League quarter-final spot
_Germany can secure a quarter-final place by beating the Netherlands at Berlin's Olympiastadion on 16 November._

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- Author: Atul, Editor (https://apexsportsnews.in/author/atul)
- Published: 2026-11-14T21:55:25.318Z
- Section: Football > International Football
- Topics: UEFA Nations League, Germany, Netherlands, Jürgen Klopp, Florian Wirtz, Donyell Malen
## Summary

Germany host the Netherlands in their final UEFA Nations League Group A2 fixture. A win could send Germany through, while the Netherlands are group leaders after a 7-0 win over Greece.

## Key takeaways

- Germany host the Netherlands at Olympiastadion on 16 November at 8.45pm CET.
- Germany are third in Group A2 with eight points from four games.
- The Netherlands lead Group A2 after beating Greece 7-0.
- Florian Wirtz and Brajan Gruda scored in Germany's 3-1 win over Serbia.
- Donyell Malen is a key threat for the Netherlands.

## Article

Germany will host the Netherlands at Berlin's Olympiastadion on Monday 16 November in their final UEFA Nations League Group A2 fixture. Kick-off is 8.45pm CET, which is 1:15am IST on 17 November and 7:45pm GMT. Bundesliga.com reported the match details.

## Group A2 standings and recent results

Germany sit third in Group A2 on eight points, three adrift of the Netherlands and Greece after four games heading into November's international break. Under Jürgen Klopp, Germany have won two, drawn two and lost one of their first six games.

On Friday, Germany closed the gap with a 3-1 victory in Serbia, with strikes from Florian Wirtz and RB Leipzig's Brajan Gruda pulling Die Nationalelf level with second-placed Greece on eight points. com reported these standings and the scoreline.

## Netherlands form and squad

The Netherlands beat Greece 7-0 last time out. " The Dutch squad includes Bayer Leverkusen's Mark Flekken and Borussia Dortmund's Joey Veerman. Roma forward Donyell Malen spent three and a half years at Borussia Dortmund between July 2021 and January 2025. com reported these player details.

## Qualification scenarios

Germany can secure their UEFA Nations League quarter-final berth when they host Group A2 leaders the Netherlands if they beat the Dutch and Greece do not beat Serbia on 16 November. Germany can finish second if they draw and Greece lose. Bundesliga.com reported the qualification scenarios.

## What happens next

Both Germany and the Netherlands will conclude their group campaign on 16 November as part of the final group stage fixtures. Bundesliga.com reported the schedule.

### Group A2 position and recent results

| Team | Position | Points | Games | Last result |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Netherlands | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7-0 vs Greece |
| Greece | 2 | 8 | 4 | Lost to Netherlands |
| Germany | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3-1 vs Serbia |

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### Sources

- [Khel Now](https://khelnow.com/football/germany-vs-netherlands-preview-uefa-nations-league-202611)
- [bundesliga.com](https://www.bundesliga.com/en/bundesliga/news/germany-netherlands-uefa-nations-league-klopp-wirtz-39995)
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