Germany vs Italy Nations League preview: Where to watch, prediction, form guide
Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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When is it? How can you watch it? All you need to know about the UEFA Nations League Group A3 game between Germany and Italy.
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Germany and Italy meet in UEFA Nations League Group A3 on Tuesday 14 June.
Germany vs Italy at a glance
When: Tuesday 14 June (20:45 CET kick-off)
Where: Borussia-Park, Monchengladbach
What: UEFA Nations League Group A3 fixture
How to follow: Build-up and live coverage will appear here
Where to watch Germany vs Italy on TV
Find your local UEFA Nations League broadcast partner(s) here.
Starting line-ups
Germany: Neuer; Klostermann, Süle, Rüdiger, Raum; Gündoğan, Kimmich; Hofmann, Müller, Sané; Werner
Italy: Donnarumma; Calabria, Mancini, Bastoni, Spinazzola; Frattesi, Cristante, Barella; Politano, Raspadori, Gnonto
Form guide
Germany (most recent match first): DDDDWW
Italy (most recent match first): DWDLWL
Group A3 so far
04/06 Hungary 1-0 England
04/06 Italy 1-1 Germany
07/06 Germany 1-1 England
07/06 Italy 2-1 Hungary
11/06 England 0-0 Italy
11/06 Hungary 1-1 Germany
Expert prediction
James Thorogood, match reporter: With just three points separating first and fourth, nothing has been won or lost yet in Group A3. Germany and Italy are the two remaining unbeaten sides, but the pressure remains on both to deliver. Germany are still in search of not only their first win of the League Phase, but also their first win under Hansi Flick against elite opposition. The hope is that victory over Italy could help answer some of the questions being asked of Tuesday’s hosts.
What the coaches say
Hansi Flick, Germany coach: "We have a number of new players in the squad and are still working on developing the team. We're very positive about things. Italy are doing well, they have a very broad squad to choose from, and they always seem to have a different team playing. They have nothing to lose [since they are not going to the World Cup] and they can focus on looking ahead to EURO [qualifying]."
Roberto Mancini, Italy coach: "The youngsters have shown character, I was impressed. It looked like they had been playing together for longer. We've done some good work, but there's a long way to go still. We will see fresh legs tomorrow, it's the last game of this series and it won't be easy."
What happens after the UEFA Nations League group stage?
The four group winners in League A will advance to the knockout finals with, in principle, one appointed as hosts. The semi-finals will be played on 14 and 15 June 2023 with the final and third-place play-off to follow on 18 June.
The teams finishing fourth in the groups in League A will be relegated to League B for the 2024/25 edition.