Liam Duckstein
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Netherlands vs Germany head-to-head form and history are in focus as the two sides prepare to meet in the UEFA Nations League on 24 September 2026. The figures below are current as of 21 September 2026. Netherlands currently sit second in Group B and Germany top of the same group, though both have a played record of zero so far this campaign, so those positions reflect the group’s early standing rather than results on the pitch.
Head-to-Head Record
Across all 16 recorded meetings between the two sides, running from 7 July 1974 to 14 October 2024, Germany hold the clear edge with 7 wins to Netherlands’ 2, and 7 meetings ending level. Netherlands have scored 23 goals in that span against Germany’s 27, with an average of 3.13 goals per meeting – a notably high-scoring rivalry by international standards. This is the fullest record the data holds rather than a total confined to a shorter window.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-14 | Germany vs Netherlands | 1-0 | UEFA Nations League | 2024-2025 |
| 2024-09-10 | Netherlands vs Germany | 2-2 | UEFA Nations League | 2024-2025 |
| 2024-03-26 | Germany vs Netherlands | 2-1 | International Friendly | 2024 |
| 2022-03-29 | Netherlands vs Germany | 1-1 | International Friendly | 2022 |
| 2019-09-06 | Germany vs Netherlands | 2-4 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2018-2019 |
| 2019-03-24 | Netherlands vs Germany | 2-3 | UEFA European Championship qualification | 2018-2019 |
| 2018-11-19 | Germany vs Netherlands | 2-2 | UEFA Nations League | 2018-2019 |
| 2018-10-13 | Netherlands vs Germany | 3-0 | UEFA Nations League | 2018-2019 |
| 2012-11-14 | Netherlands vs Germany | 0-0 | International Club Friendly | 2012 |
| 2012-06-13 | Netherlands vs Germany | 1-2 | UEFA European Championship | 2012 |
| 2011-11-15 | Germany vs Netherlands | 3-0 | International Club Friendly | 2011 |
| 2005-08-17 | Netherlands vs Germany | 2-2 | International Club Friendly | |
| 2004-06-15 | Netherlands vs Germany | 1-1 | UEFA European Championship | 2004 |
| 1990-06-24 | Germany vs Netherlands | 2-1 | World Cup | 1990 |
| 1978-06-18 | Germany vs Netherlands | 2-2 | World Cup | 1978 |
| 1974-07-07 | Netherlands vs Germany | 1-2 | World Cup | 1974 |
Netherlands: Recent Form
Netherlands arrive on the back of a run that reads D W W D W L across their last six matches, translating to three wins, two draws and one defeat. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 7 in that stretch, averaging 2.17 for and 1.17 against per match with a form points-per-game of 1.83. They failed to keep a clean sheet in that run and were held scoreless once. Two of those six matches were friendlies, so only four carry full competitive weight. Most recently, Netherlands drew 1-1 with Morocco and beat Tunisia 3-1, both at the World Cup.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | H | Morocco | World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-06-25 | A | Tunisia | World Cup | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-06-20 | H | Sweden | World Cup | 5-1 | W |
| 2026-06-14 | H | Japan | World Cup | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-06-08 | H | Uzbekistan | International Friendly | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-06-03 | H | Algeria | International Friendly | 0-1 | L |
Germany: Recent Form
Germany’s last six matches read D L W W W W – one draw, one loss and four wins. They have scored 17 goals while conceding just 6, averaging 2.83 for and 1.00 against per match, with a form points-per-game of 2.17. They kept one clean sheet in that run and have not failed to score in any of the six. Two of those matches were friendlies, leaving four competitive fixtures in the sample. Most recently, Germany drew 1-1 with Paraguay having lost 1-2 to Ecuador before that, both at the World Cup.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | H | Paraguay | World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-06-25 | A | Ecuador | World Cup | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-06-20 | H | Cote d’Ivoire | World Cup | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-06-14 | H | Curacao | World Cup | 7-1 | W |
| 2026-06-06 | A | USA | International Friendly | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-05-31 | H | Finland | International Friendly | 4-0 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Germany lead the recorded head-to-head 7 wins to 2, with 7 draws across 16 meetings dating back to 1974.
- The two sides have averaged 3.13 goals per meeting across that recorded history.
- Netherlands are 3W-2D-1L in their last six matches, scoring 13 and conceding 7, for a form points-per-game of 1.83.
- Germany are 4W-1D-1L in their last six, scoring 17 and conceding 6, for a form points-per-game of 2.17.
- Germany sit top of Nations League Group B and Netherlands second, though neither has yet played a group match this season.
How Netherlands and Germany Compare
Germany’s recent form points-per-game of 2.17 is higher than Netherlands’ 1.83, and Germany have also conceded fewer goals per match (1.00 against 1.17) while scoring more (2.83 against 2.17) across their respective last six matches. Both sides sit in the same Group B of this Nations League campaign, with Germany currently placed first and Netherlands second, though those positions come before either side has played a group fixture this season.
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FAQ
How many times have Netherlands and Germany played each other?
The two sides have met 16 times in the recorded head-to-head, spanning from July 1974 to October 2024, with Germany winning 7, Netherlands 2 and 7 finishing level.
Who has the better head-to-head record between Netherlands and Germany?
Germany hold the stronger recorded record, with 7 wins to Netherlands’ 2 across their 16 recorded meetings, plus 7 draws.
What form are Netherlands and Germany in ahead of this match?
Netherlands’ last six matches read D W W D W L (1.83 points per game), while Germany’s read D L W W W W (2.17 points per game); two of each side’s last six were friendlies rather than competitive fixtures.
Where do Netherlands and Germany stand in their Nations League group?
Germany are first and Netherlands second in Group B ahead of this fixture on 24 September 2026, though both sides show zero matches played in the group so far this season.