Germany to continue incredible record at home

The two heavyweights of Group C lock horns once again with both in need of a victory as Northern Ireland currently sit top of the tree. Netherlands failed to qualify for the 2016 Euros whereas Joachim Loew’s Germany made the semi-final, after a disappointing group stage exit at the 2018 World Cup, the Germans will be keen to reinstate their authority on major tournaments with a series of good displays in the summer. The international break double header sees the visitors follow this match with a trip to Estonia with Germany travelling to Windsor Park to take on Michael O’Neill’s Northern Ireland.

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Germany won the reverse fixture 3-2 in March and have scored in all six halves they have played in Euro qualification thus far. The 2014 World Cup winners have not lost a home qualifier since 2007 and have won without conceding in five of their last six home fixtures in this element of the competition. The Dutch often grow into games after showing their opponents some respect with six of their last seven goals against Germany coming in the second period.

Key men

UEFA Player of the Year Virgil Van Dijk will be in action following a perfect start to the new Premier League season with Liverpool. The colossal centre-back enjoyed an excellent 2018/19 season helping Liverpool amass 97 points domestically, win the Champions League and he led the Netherlands to an unlikely Nations League final appearance in June. Barcelona midfielder Frenkie De Jong is key to the way Koeman’s side play with his dribbling and passing ability, it will be an interesting matchup as he will line up against the creative ability of the likes of Ilkay Gundogan and Joshua Kimmich.

RB Leipzig’s Timo Werner has hit the ground running this season despite rumblings in the transfer market suggesting a possible exit. The 23-year-old has found the net five times in just three Bundesliga appearances and has international pedigree already with 10 goals from his 25 caps. Premier League champions Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan could be De Jong’s opposite number in this encounter and is enjoying the best years of his career having been hit hard by injury earlier in his career with Pep Guardiola’s side. Germany will be strong favourites with more international experience and talent across the pitch, this Dutch team have clear standout individuals who carry most of the responsibility in dragging them forward.

Germany will have to play well to win this one, such is the spirit that Koeman has been able to create, however with a strong home record they should have the upper hand as favourites to win Group C outright.

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