Germany Women will host Austria Women at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nuremberg on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, with kickoff set for 18:15 CEST. Germany vs Austria is a crucial Group A4, Matchday 3 fixture of the UEFA Women’s World Cup 2027 Qualifiers (League A, Group 4).
In the Women’s European Qualifiers, the DFB says nearly 20,000 tickets have already been sold for the match. Both sides are looking for 3 points on their journey to the 2027 Women’s FIFA World Cup.
Germany’s second meeting with Austria in the same window is scheduled for 18 April in Ried im Innkreis.
Germany currently leads Group A4, standing in first place with a perfect record after two convincing victories to start their campaign. In contrast, Austria is seeking its first points of the qualifying phase following two narrow 1-0 defeats.
Germany vs Austria Match Details, Date, Time, Predictions, Lineups & More
- Tournament: UEFA Women’s European Qualifiers.
- Match Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
- Time: 16:15 UTC (09:15 AM ET / 06:15 PM CET)
- Venue: Max-Morlock-Stadion
- Location: Nuremberg, Germany.
- Group: Group A4
- World Cup European qualification Form:
- Germany Women: W W
- Austria Women: L L
Germany has made a perfect start in the group, with UEFA showing 9 goals scored and 0 conceded so far, while Austria has 0 goals scored and 2 conceded in their own group-stage page. That gives this one the feel of a serious test for Austria, especially away from home.
Team News and Analysis
Germany Women
Christian Wück has named a 23-player squad for the two matches against Austria. The headline return is Cora Zicai, while Klara Bühl is out through injury and Sophia Kleinherne plus Bibiane Schulze Solano remain unavailable.
Wück has also said Germany wants to take “the next important step” on the road to the 2027 World Cup.
Germany’s current squad page includes players such as Ann-Katrin Berger, Giulia Gwinn, Rebecca Knaak, Janina Minge, Sjoeke Nüsken, Linda Dallmann, Jule Brand, Laura Freigang, Lea Schüller, Vivien Endemann, and Nicole Anyomi, which gives them a strong mix of control, creativity, and finishing power.
Austria Women
Austria’s squad page is built around Mariella El Sherif, Verena Hanshaw, Katharina Naschenweng, Virginia Kirchberger, Sarah Puntigam, Lisa Kolb, Julia Hickelsberger, Melanie Brunnthaler, Carina Brunold, and Nicole Billa, with Alexander Schriebl listed as coach.
That is a solid, experienced group that can stay compact and threaten in transition.
Austria’s challenge is the same one most visitors face in Nuremberg: absorb pressure early, stay disciplined, and try to frustrate a Germany side that already looks sharp in qualifying.
The group-stage stats suggest Austria will need a near-perfect defensive performance to get anything here.
Group A4 Standings (As of 13 April 2026)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 6 |
| 2 | Norway | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| 3 | Slovenia | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Austria | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head Record
Germany enters this match as heavy favourites, boasting a historically flawless record against their neighbours with 7 wins and 0 draws in their previous competitive meetings.
UEFA also notes that Germany beat Austria 2-0 in the UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 quarter-finals, and that earlier meetings in the rivalry also went Germany’s way.
Germany vs Austria Predicted XI Lineups
- Germany Women’s lineup XI vs Austria Women (4-3-3): Ann-Katrin Berger; Giulia Gwinn, Rebecca Knaak, Janina Minge, Sarai Linder; Sjoeke Nüsken, Elisa Senß, Linda Dallmann; Jule Brand, Lea Schüller, Laura Freigang.
- Austria Women’s lineup XI vs Germany Women (4-3-3): Mariella El Sherif; Verena Hanshaw, Virginia Kirchberger, Katharina Schiechtl, Katharina Naschenweng; Sarah Puntigam, Claudia Wenger, Lisa Kolb; Julia Hickelsberger, Nicole Billa, Melanie Brunnthaler.
Key Players to Watch
For Germany, Lea Schüller and Jule Brand stand out as the main attacking threats, while Giulia Gwinn gives them balance and leadership from the back.
For Austria, Nicole Billa, Sarah Puntigam, and Katharina Naschenweng are the names most likely to influence the game at both ends of the pitch.
Match Prediction
Germany looks like the stronger side on paper, and they have the better recent qualifying form, while Austria arrives with enough experience to make the game competitive for a spell.
Still, the home crowd in Nuremberg, Germany’s unbeaten start, and the overall head-to-head record all point toward a home win.
- Prediction: Germany 2-0 Austria.
Where to Watch Germany vs Austria
Broadcast official match watch on UEFA and DFB match pages, so this section should be filled with the local rights holders before publishing.
| Region | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| USA | HBO Max / TNT / TBS |
| UK | BBC / ITV (check local listings) |
| Germany | ARD / ZDF |
| Austria | ORF |
| Australia | Optus Sport |
Q1. When is Germany vs Austria Women’s Qualifier?
The Germany Women vs Austria Women match will be played on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with a kickoff at 18:15 CEST.
Q2. Where is Germany vs Austria being played?
The match will take place at the Max-Morlock-Stadion in Nuremberg, Germany.
Q3. Is Germany vs Austria an important qualifier match?
Yes, this is a UEFA Women’s European Qualifier (Group A4) match, crucial for both teams in the race to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Q4. Who is the favourite to win Germany vs Austria?
Germany are the favourites due to their strong squad, perfect start in qualifiers, and dominant head-to-head record.
Q5. What is the predicted score for Germany vs Austria?
The prediction for this match is Germany 2-0 Austria.
