Germany Aims to Secure Top Spot in UEFA Nations League Against Bosnia and Herzegovina

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Germany will host Bosnia and Herzegovina in a crucial Matchday 5 clash of the 2024/2025 UEFA Nations League group stage. The match, scheduled to kick off at 2:45 PM ET, will be played at the Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany.

Germany, currently leading their group with 10 points from four matches, has already secured their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. They are in a strong position to clinch the top spot in their group, needing only to avoid defeat against Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure first place. Julian Nagelsmann‘s team has been on a strong run, including a recent 1-0 victory over the Netherlands, and they aim to maintain their unbeaten record in the group stage[2][4][6].

Bosnia and Herzegovina, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the group with just one point from four matches. They face a must-win situation to stay in contention and avoid direct relegation. Despite their challenging position, Bosnia and Herzegovina showed resilience in their previous encounter with Germany, losing only 2-1, with Edin Dzeko scoring for the Bosnians[3][5][6].

The match will feature several key players, although Germany will be without some injured and suspended players, including Deniz Undav, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Niclas Füllkrug. Nico Schlotterbeck is also suspended and will miss the game. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ermedin Demirovic is expected to start up front, alongside Edin Dzeko[4][6].

Fans in the USA can watch the match live through various streaming and TV options, including Fubo, ViX, and Tubi. The game will also be broadcast on fubo Sports Network, with a free trial available for new subscribers[2][3][5].

The predicted lineups for Germany include Oliver Baumann in goal, with a defensive line of Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonathan Tah, and Maximilian Mittelstädt. The midfield is likely to feature Robert Andrich and Pascal Groß, with Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz in attack. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, the lineup is expected to include Vasilj in goal, with Edin Dzeko and Ermedin Demirovic leading the attack[4][6].