UEFA Nations League 2026/27 · League A · Group 2 · Matchday 4

Netherlands vs Serbia Prediction, Team News & Betting Tips

Sun, 4 Oct 2026 · 19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST · Philips Stadion, Eindhoven

Xavi's Netherlands won 2-1 in Serbia on 27 September, with Mexx Meerdink scoring twice on his first Oranje start. Serbia have lost both games 2-1. The return is at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. The Netherlands visit Greece and Serbia visit Germany on Thursday; we add those results before Sunday.

Last reviewed 30 Sept 2026 · Team news and odds change — check again close to kick-off.

Kick-off and where to watch

Official schedules checked 30 Sept 2026

Kick-off
Sunday 4 October · 20:45 CEST / 19:45 UK
Venue
Philips Stadion, Eindhoven
Group A2 before Thursday
Greece 6 · Netherlands 4 · Germany 1 · Serbia 0
Results so far
Netherlands: 1-1 v Germany, 2-1 at Serbia · Serbia: 1-2 v Greece, 1-2 v Netherlands

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Prediction
Netherlands win
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Netherlands to win (Match result)
Kick-off
Sun, 4 Oct 2026 · 19:45 UK · 20:45 CET/CEST
Competition
UEFA Nations League 2026/27 · League A · Group 2
Confidence
Medium
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Prediction: Netherlands 2-1 Serbia

The Netherlands won in Serbia a week earlier and are at home. Serbia have scored in both games, so a clean sheet is not the likeliest outcome.

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1X2

Netherlands win.

Goals

lean over 2.5. Both of Serbia's games finished 2-1.

BTTS

lean Yes.

Best betting angles

  • Match result

    Confidence: Medium

    Netherlands

    Home, won the reverse fixture, Serbia pointless.

  • BTTS

    Confidence: Low

    Yes

    Serbia scored in both games; the Netherlands conceded in both.

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Form & tactics

Current form and how the match could play out

🇳🇱 Netherlands

The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany in Amsterdam (Cody Gakpo, 90+2') in Xavi's first game, then won 2-1 in Serbia with two goals from Mexx Meerdink, one a penalty.

🇷🇸 Serbia

Serbia led Greece through Andrija Živković after four minutes but lost 2-1, then lost 2-1 at home to the Netherlands after Luka Jović's equaliser. They have scored in both games.

  • Xavi's Netherlands keep the ball and push their full-backs high. Serbia's best chances in both games came early in halves — Živković after four minutes, Jović within a minute of coming on.
  • Serbia have conceded twice in each game. Meerdink's movement and Gakpo from the left are the Netherlands' main threats.

Corners

Netherlands vs Serbia corners

The Netherlands should dominate possession. No verified corner data for this fixture is used.

Cards

Netherlands vs Serbia cards

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Player markets

Player betting angles

  • Anytime scorer

    Confidence: Low

    Mexx Meerdink

    Two goals in Serbia on his first start. Check he starts.

  • Anytime scorer

    Confidence: Low

    Cody Gakpo

    Scored the late equaliser against Germany. Check he starts.

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Stats & H2H

Netherlands vs Serbia stats and head-to-head

Team comparison
StatNetherlandsSerbia
FIFA ranking (June 2026)——
Head coachXavi Hernández—

Source: FIFA ranking 11 June 2026; SuperSubBetting World Cup 2026 match log (where held).

The Netherlands won the reverse fixture 2-1 in Serbia on 27 September. They also beat Serbia and Montenegro 1-0 at the 2006 World Cup.

DateCompetitionMatchScore
27 Sept 2026Nations LeagueSerbia v Netherlands1-2
11 Jun 2006World CupSerbia and Montenegro v NetherlandsLeipzig0-1

Team news

Team news, injuries and line-up status

Squad information checked 30 Sept 2026. Starting line-ups are not verified in this preview.

🇳🇱 Netherlands

  • Virgil van Dijk is captain. Memphis Depay and Wout Weghorst are not in the squad.
  • Mexx Meerdink and Guus Til were added to the squad on 22 September.

Line-up information

Starting XI not verified.

🇷🇸 Serbia

  • Serbia's absences are not verified here. Check the Serbian FA for the official XI.

Line-up information

Starting XI not verified.

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FAQ

Netherlands vs Serbia: questions and answers

What time is Netherlands vs Serbia?

20:45 CEST (19:45 UK) on Sunday 4 October 2026 at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven.

Who scored when the Netherlands beat Serbia on 27 September?

Mexx Meerdink scored both Dutch goals, one from the penalty spot. Luka Jović scored for Serbia.

Is Memphis Depay playing?

No. Depay is not in Xavi's squad for this window.

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