Is Spain vs Germany on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Nations League fixture
Everything you need to know about the Group A4 fixture
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Your support makes all the difference.The big clash for the neutrals on Tuesday night sees Spain host Germany in the Nations League.
At the weekend, Jogi Low’s team beat Ukraine 3-1 while Spain drew 1-1 with Switzerland, leaving Germany top of the group by a point heading into this final game.
When the two nations clashed in September, the match ended in a 1-1 draw after Jose Gaya scored a last-minute equaliser, following Timo Werner’s opener.
Germany must simply avoid defeat to top the group and book their place in the Nations League finals.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
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When is the game?
The match will kick-off at 7:45pm GMT on Tuedsay, 17 November.
Is it on TV in the UK?
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Football. Subscribers can watch the game via the Sky Go app.
If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.
What is the team news?
Sergio Busquets is injured for Spain, who were already without long-term absentee Ansu Fati. Jose Gaya is also out and there’s a decision to make in goal, with Unai Simon getting the nod at the weekend.
Germany have a long list of absentees, with Antonio Rudiger suspended and joining Mats Hummels and Emre Can on the line of missing defenders. Ridle Baku, Nico Schulz and Robin Gosens are the wing-back options unavailable, by Joshua Kimmich is a big midfield absentee.
Toni Kroos should return after suspension.
Predicted line-ups
ESP: Simon; Roberto, Ramos, P Torres, Reguilon; Rodri, Merino, Canales; Adama, Morata, Oyarzabal
GER: Neuer; Ginter, Sule, Koch, Max; Kroos, Goretzka, Gundogan; Sane, Gnabry, Werner
Odds
Spain - 27/20
Draw - 11/4
Germany - 9/4
Prediction
Neither nation are at their best right now but still have the attacking power to beat the other. Spain should dominate play, but Germany have the greater counter-attacking threat and a draw is enough for them. Spain 1-1 Germany
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