The Netherlands and Germany go head-to-head on the 21st of February in the Women’s Nations League. The match starts at 20:45 CET in Rat Verlegh Stadion. Both sides had to replace players from the initial 23-player squad due to illness and injuries. Let’s find out about the possible line-up, statistics and where you can watch the Netherlands vs Germany.
The Netherlands vs Germany: Team News & Possible Line-ups
The possible line-ups are derived from previous match days. We take into consideration how strong the opponents are, what players are injured and of course team news before the match.
Team News the Netherlands
Andries Jonker is working towards his final tournament with the Dutch Lionesses. The head coach his contract was not extended after the EURO 2025. He selected the following players for the two upcoming matches:
- Goalkeepers: Daphne van Domselaar, Lize Kop, Daniëlle de Jong.
- Defenders: Kerstin Casparij, Ilse van der Zanden, Veerle Buurman, Caitlin Dijkstra, Merel van Dongen, Lynn Wilms, Ilse van der Zanden, Dominique Janssen
- Midfielders: Daniëlle van de Donk, Sherida Spitse, Jill Roord, Wieke Kaptein, Jill Baijings, Jackie Groenen.
- Forwards: Lineth Beerensteyn, Esmee Brugts, Chasity Grant, Chimera Ripa, Romeé Leuchter*, Vivianne Miedema, Katja Snoeijs, Renate Jansen.
*Romée Leuchter was replaced by Fenna Kalma due to illness.
What the coach has to say:
The head coach looked ahead towards the game against Germany. The teams faced off in the Women’s Nations League last year in the match for third place. Germany won by 0-2. Jonker is confident on facing them again:
“The last games gave us a lot of confidence. Especially the ones against higher ranken opponents such as Denmark and the USA. When we reach that level, we can win from everybody. Also, from a country like Germany.”
Even though the EURO 2025 will be his last tournament. Jonker is very clear on their goal: winning the European Championships.
“That is the growing conviction. I did not say that when we lost three times in a row, and I looked around and saw that more and more players were dropping out. Or when players tore their cruciate ligaments (Vivianne Miedema, Jill Roord and Victoria Pelova.) for a few weeks in a row.”
“Then it is not about winning the European Championship,” Jonker continues. “But more about: how do we keep our pants up and how do we qualify for the European Championship? That was a very difficult situation. We succeeded and now all those players are coming back. Then it turns out that we still have a great team.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for the Netherlands vs Germany:
- Van Domselaar
- Casparij
- Spitse
- Janssen
- Brugts
- Roord
- Van de Donk
- Kaptein
- Beerensteyn
- Miedema
- Kaptein
Team News Germany
Head coach Christian Wück selected the following players for the upcoming matches:
- Goalkeepers: Ann-Katrin Berger, Stina Johannes, Sophia Winkler.
- Defenders: Sara Doorsoun*, Giulia Gwinn, Kathrin Hendrich*, Rebecca Knaak, Sarai Linder, Janina Minge, Felicitas Rauch, Pia-Sophia Wolter.
- Midfielders: Sara Däbritz, Linda Dallmann, Lisanne Gräwe, Giovanna Hoffmann, Sjoeke Nüsken, Elisa Senß.
- Forwards: Jule Brand, Klara Bühl, Selina Cerci, Vivien Endemann, Laura Freigang, Lea Schüller.
*Sara Doorsun and Kathrin Hendrich left camp due to muscular injuries. They are replaced by Maria Müller and Sophia Kleinherne. Latest update said that Müller also left injured but they are yet to call up a replacement.
What the coach has to say:
Christian Wück talked about the upcoming match against the Netherlands:
On the opponent’s style of play: “I believe that the Netherlands will try to put us under pressure from the first minute. We want to try to find the spaces that they will offer us with their high and aggressive pressing. We know we have the quality. The pressing of the Dutch women is exceptionally good.”
On the start of the European Championship year: “We go into the game with the necessary seriousness, euphoria and with self-confidence that the players can have with their individual quality. The Netherlands is of very high quality and on a par with us. With the stadium behind them, they will be full of euphoria. We must not and will not hide.”
Our prediction of the Starting IX for Germany against the Netherlands:
- Berger
- Gwinn
- Knaak
- Minge
- Linder
- Nüsken
- Däbritz
- Dallmann
- Brand
- Bühl
- Endemann
The Netherlands vs Germany: Previous Meetings & Stats
Germany won the majority of matches against the Netherlands. The Dutch lost the five out of seven matches against them. The most painful one being in the Women’s Nations League last year. It was not only for the third place but also for a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics.
During the last international window in 2024 the Netherlands won 3 out of 4 games. Only the USWNT was just too strong (1-2). Germany lost to Italy and Australia in that break. Both teams qualified for the EURO 2025 so they will use these games to prepare for the major tournament.
| Head-to-Head Streaks | ||
 | Without clean sheet | 3 |
 | More than 2.5 goals | 4/5 |
| Both teams scoring | 4/5 |
| First to score | 4/5 |
| Less than 4.5 cards | 10/10 |
| Less than 4.5 cards | 9/10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the Women’s Nations League the Netherlands vs Germany?
Dutch football fans can watch the Netherlands vs Germany live on NPO 1. For the fans from Germany: live on ARD and in the stream.
When was the last meeting between the Netherlands vs Germany?
The two teams fought for the third place in the Women’s Nations League last year. Germany won the match 0-2 with goals from Bühl and Schüller.
What is the Netherlands vs Germany kick-off time?
The Netherlands vs Germany kicks off at 20:45 CET at the Rat Verlegh Stadion.
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