Germany v Netherlands

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Arguably the most attractive fixture on the international stage on Monday night features this upcoming clash between Germany and Netherlands in the other game being played in Group 3 with Germany looking to pull away at the top of the table with a win here, while Netherlands know a result in Munich on Monday night would send them top of the group.

Having picked up two wins within their opening three games in the group stage already in this new edition of the Nations League courtesy of victories gained over Hungary 5-0 at home along with a 2-1 win on the road at Bosnia-Herzegovina, Germany sit two points clear of second placed Netherlands at the top of the Group 3 table.

In between the two aforementioned wins, Germany also picked up a point in a 2-2 draw away from home with the Dutch and this return fixture at the Allianz Arena will give the hosts a decent chance of pulling five points clear of their closest rivals.

Results overall have seen Germany produce something of a renaissance in recent times as Julian Nagelsmann's side have suffered just the single defeat in their last 12 internationals while collecting eight wins in the process which will give the hosts plenty of belief and confidence ahead of this upcoming tussle.

Netherlands still remain unbeaten after their opening three games in the group stage which has placed the visitors in second spot in the Group 3 table which includes a crushing 5-2 victory at home over bottom nation Bosnia-Herzegovina but although Ronald Koeman's side have also picked up useful points in draws with Germany and Hungary, these results have nevertheless pegged Oranje back.

In particular, the recent 1-1 stalemate away from home at second from bottom nation Hungary would have been considered as two points lost rather than one point gained and this has left Netherlands needing a result of some sort on Monday night in order to maintain a comfortable cushion over third placed Hungary.

The bigger picture shows Netherlands have suffered just two defeats within their previous 11 internationals overall which were at the hands of Austria and England but also includes picking up six wins within this period as well, while the prospect of a few goals here on Monday night also look promising.

Indeed, no fewer than nine of these last 11 matches involving Netherlands have resulted in Over 2.5 goals and this trend may well continue in Munich on Monday night when they face the group leaders Germany.

Germany v Netherlands Verdict

Goals have certainly featured in previous meetings as six of the last seven encounters have produced three goals or more with Germany looking to hold the edge overall.

Therefore, our main bet will be Germany win @ 1.80

Other side bets worth considering:

Germany win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.50

Correct Score: Germany 2-1 @ 8.50