Alemania Aims to Solidify Leadership Against Bosnia and Herzegovina in UEFA Nations League

Alemania, already secured in the next round of the UEFA Nations League, is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the fifth match of Group A3 on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The match will take place at the Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany, starting at 2:45 PM Eastern Time in the United States and 12:45 PM Central Time in Mexico[5].

Under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, Alemania is looking to maintain its unbeaten streak and solidify its position as group leaders. The team has accumulated 10 points from three victories and one draw in the previous matches. Key players such as Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz are set to return after recovering from their injuries, bolstering the team’s lineup. Additionally, Nagelsmann has included Stefan Ortega, the Manchester City goalkeeper, as a replacement for the injured Marc-André Ter Stegen[2][5][6].

Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the other hand, is struggling at the bottom of the group with just one point from four matches. The team, managed by Sergej Barbarez, faces a daunting task as they aim to avoid relegation to League B. Despite the challenging situation, Bosnia will look to capitalize on any opportunity to gain points, although their recent form has been disappointing, with no wins in international competitions since 2023[3][5][6].

The match will be broadcast live in the United States on fuboTV, ViX, and Tubi, while in Mexico, it will be available on Sky Sports and Sky+[5][6].

Historically, Alemania has the upper hand in encounters between the two teams, having never lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The most recent meeting ended in a 2-1 victory for Alemania during the Nations League earlier this year[3][6].

The probable lineups for Alemania include Oliver Baumann in goal, a defensive line featuring Joshua Kimmich and Antonio Rudiger, and an attacking force led by Musiala, Havertz, and Florian Wirtz. For Bosnia, Nikola Vasilj is expected to start in goal, with a defensive setup including Nikola Katic and Ermin Bicakcic, and an attack led by Benjamin Tahirovic and Edin Dzeko, although Dzeko is listed as a substitute in some reports[2][6].