Germany host Serbia at the Allianz Arena in Munich today at 19:45 in a UEFA Nations League Group 2 match that carries real importance for both sides. Germany sit third in the group and are without a win in four straight internationals, while Serbia are bottom and have also struggled for results.
The game comes at a difficult point for Germany, who lost 1-0 to Greece and then drew 1-1 with the Netherlands in their most recent Nations League matches. The shutout against Greece was notable because it was the first time in 14 internationals that Germany had failed to score. Jurgen Klopp is under pressure after a difficult start and will abandon his experimental 44-man squad selection for these November fixtures.
What Germany need
Germany cannot afford another setback with their final group game against the Netherlands set for November 16. A result against Serbia would help steady the situation and avoid the possibility of finishing at the foot of the table. With just one win, one draw and three losses across their last five matches, the margin for error is already slim.
What Serbia bring into the match
Serbia arrive after a tough run of their own. They lost to Greece in Belgrade and then lost to the Netherlands in Belgrade before their most recent result, a 2-1 Nations League defeat to the Netherlands. Serbia have conceded freely, which is part of the reason they are currently bottom of the group.
For both teams, the stakes are straightforward: Germany need a performance that restores some momentum, while Serbia are looking to stop the slide and take something from a difficult away fixture in Munich.
