Holland 1-2 Germany
Germany beat rivals Netherlands in what was the most eargerly anticipated match of the Group Stage. The win means Germany top Group B with six points, while Holland are yet to register a point., although they are still able to qualify for the next round.
Two expertly taken Mario Gomez goals gave Germany a deserved lead at the break. Holland made two attacking changes at the interval but could still not find a way past a stubborn German backline. Then in the 73rd minute their moment of inspiration arrived when Robin Van Persie struck a fierce right foot shot into the bottom corner. However, they were unable to find an equaliser, with Germany coming out on top yet again.
Holland v Germany Match Odds
Correct Score Odds
- 17/2 - Holland 1-0
- 14/1 - Holland 2-0
- 9/1 - Holland 2-1
- 35/1 - Holland 3-0
- 22/1 - Holland 3-1
- 25/1 - Holland 3-2
- 15/2 - Germany 1-0
- 11/1 - Germany 2-0
- 17/2 - Germany 2-1
- 22/1 - Germany 3-0
- 19/1 - Germany 3-1
- 25/1 - Germany 3-2
- 8/1 - Draw 0-0
- 11/2 - Draw 1-1
- 12/1 - Draw 2-2
First Goalscorer Odds
- 11/2 - Mario Gomez
- 13/2 - Miroslav Klose
- 7/1 - Robin Van Persie
- 8/1 - Klaus-Jan Huntelaar
- 8/1 - Lukas Podolski
- 10/1 - Marco Reus
- 10/1 - Thomas Muller
- 10/1 - Arjen Robben
Previous Meetings
Their most famous meeting was at World Cup 1974 when West Germany came from behind to win 2-1. The most recent encounter resulted in a surprisingly comfortable 3-0 to Germany, with their last competitive match ending 1-1 at Euro 2004.
Last 5 Meetings
- Friendly (Nov 2011): Germany 3-0 Holland
- Friendly (Aug 2005): Holland 2-2 Germany
- Euro 2004: Germany 1-1 Holland
- Friendly (Nov 2002): Germany 1-3 Holland
- Friendly (Feb 2000): Holland 2-1 Germany
Team Information
Possible starting line-ups:
HOLLAND
Goalkeepers
Maarten Stekelenburg
Defenders
John Heitinga
Joris Mathijsen
Gregory van der Wiel
Jetro Willems
Midfielders
Mark van Bommel
Nigel de Jong
Wesley Sneijder
Strikers
Ibrahim Afellay
Robin van Persie
Arjen Robben
GERMANY
Goalkeepers
Manuel Neuer
Defenders
Holger Badstuber
Jérôme Boateng
Mats Hummels
Philipp Lahm
Midfielders
Toni Kroos
Thomas Müller
Mesut Özil
Sami Khedira
Strikers
Mario Gomez
Lukas Podolski