Cody Gakpo denies Jurgen Klopp a winning start with Germany

Jurgen Klopp missed out on a winning start as Germany manager after Cody Gakpo scored late for the Netherlands.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 24 September 2026

Jurgen Klopp began his tenure in charge of the German national team with a tough fixture against the Netherlands. Fans expected a strong performance from the new manager and his players. Both teams fought hard during the Nations League Group A2 opener.

Late drama

The match remained tight as normal time ticked away toward the final whistle. Germany looked like they would hold on for a narrow victory. Punter expectations for a clean defensive display were almost met.

Cody Gakpo had other ideas for the final result. The Dutch forward struck a brilliant volley in stoppage time. That late goal secured a one all draw for his country.

Market impact

This late equaliser changes the outlook for both nations in the outright winner markets. Punters backing Germany will see their prices drift slightly after failing to close out the win. Meanwhile, backers of the Netherlands will feel encouraged by the late resilience shown by the team.

What it means for a bet

Backers of Germany will see their odds drift slightly after this late setback.

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