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Our predicted lineups for Germany vs Netherlands, a UEFA Nations League fixture on Monday 16 November 2026, are built from the most recent line-up each side has named, so the picture is an early one. Both teams have looked fairly settled in their latest outing, though only a single match is being used for each side.
Germany Predicted Lineup
Germany are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, which is the shape Jürgen Klopp prefers. The projection is a settled side, with 11 of the projected XI starting their last match. Because only one recent line-up is available, that settledness should be read as tentative rather than firm. Marc-André ter Stegen and Florian Wirtz are the two names that stand out, both having started that last match and being in the projected XI from the start.
Germany predicted XI: Marc-André ter Stegen; Malick Thiaw, Jonathan Tah, Philipp Treu, Maximilian Mittelstädt; Aleksandar Pavlović, Joshua Kimmich, Brajan Gruda, Florian Wirtz, Derry Lionel Scherhant; Kai Havertz
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Marc-André ter Stegen | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Malick Thiaw | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Jonathan Tah | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 13 | Philipp Treu | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 18 | Maximilian Mittelstädt | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 5 | Aleksandar Pavlović | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 6 | Joshua Kimmich | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Brajan Gruda | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 17 | Florian Wirtz | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 19 | Derry Lionel Scherhant | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 7 | Kai Havertz | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Predicted Netherlands Line-up
The Netherlands are expected to set up in a 4-3-3, the preferred shape of Xavi. The projection is largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match, though the basis is again a single line-up and so remains tentative. Mexx Meerdink and Noa Lang are the two forwards in this projection who did not start that last match, which makes them the least certain names in the attack.
Netherlands predicted XI: Bart Verbruggen; Jan Paul van Hecke, Jurriën Timber, Micky van de Ven, Denzel Dumfries; Joey Veerman, Crysencio Summerville, Cody Gakpo; Donyell Malen, Mexx Meerdink, Noa Lang
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Bart Verbruggen | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 6 | Jan Paul van Hecke | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 12 | Jurriën Timber | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Micky van de Ven | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 22 | Denzel Dumfries | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | Joey Veerman | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Crysencio Summerville | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Cody Gakpo | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 18 | Donyell Malen | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 9 | Mexx Meerdink | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 17 | Noa Lang | 0/1 | 0/1 |
Injuries and Suspensions
No injury or suspension absences are currently listed for Germany, so the projected XI carries no known gaps from the team news side. Should the picture change before kickoff, the bench offers options: Felix Nmecha and Niclas Füllkrug have not started in the projection, which makes them the most natural candidates to come in if the XI is adjusted.
No injury or suspension absences are currently listed for the Netherlands either, leaving the projected XI complete on the available information. Tijjani Reijnders and Frenkie de Jong both carry a start in the projection, so they are best placed to force their way into the side if a change is needed in midfield.
How We Predict These XIs
Each XI is a projection, not an official team announcement. For both Germany and the Netherlands, the last matches_used line-up was used, and in this case that is just one line-up per side, so recent matches could not be weighted against older ones. Players confirmed as injured or suspended were removed before the XI was set. The official team will be named closer to kickoff, and the projection can change when it is.
Read also: Germany vs Netherlands Prediction: 16.11.2026 UEFA Nations League
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FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Germany and the Netherlands?
Marc-André ter Stegen is the projected starter in goal for Germany, while Bart Verbruggen is expected to start for the Netherlands. Both kept their places in the last line-up used here.
What formation are Germany and the Netherlands predicted to line up in?
Germany are projected in a 4-2-3-1 and the Netherlands in a 4-3-3, both matching the preferred shapes of their coaches. Both projections rest on a single recent line-up, so they are tentative.
Are there any injuries or suspensions for Germany vs Netherlands?
No injury or suspension absences are currently listed for either side. The lineup tables below each team’s news paragraph show the position of every absence, should any be added.
When is kickoff for Germany vs Netherlands?
The match kicks off on Monday 16 November 2026 as a UEFA Nations League fixture. Check the team news on this page closer to the time, as the predicted XIs may be updated.