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Greece's perfect start to their 2026-27 UEFA Nations League A campaign will be tested against the Netherlands, who travel to play them on Thursday at Stadio Toumbas.
The hosts have six points from six, with their most recent success a 1-0 win against Germany on Sunday, whereas the Dutch have four points from six following their 2-1 victory against Serbia on the weekend.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Greece vs Netherlands key stats
- Both teams have scored in each of the Netherlands' last seven games.
- Greece have failed to score more than one goal in seven of their past 11 matches.
- Ruben van Bommel assisted Cody Gakpo in matchweek one of the Nations League.
Greece vs Netherlands preview: Can the Greeks continue their success?
Greece vs Netherlands — Tale of the Tape
| Greece | vs | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Position (Nations League) | 2nd |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 3 | Goals For | 3 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 2nd | Home / Away Rank | 2nd |
Greece have started their Nations League campaign in remarkable fashion, beating both Serbia and Germany to take an early lead in the group.
Few expected the hosts to emerge as 1-0 winners against Germany, especially due to the fact Jurgen Klopp was in the opposite dugout, but their defensive resilience was ultimately enough.
Manager Ivan Jovanovic will be delighted by his side's recent slate of triumphs given the national team had only won two of the 10 games prior to their two Nations League wins.
Despite scoring the winner against Germany, Dimitrios Kourbelis will still almost certainly have to settle for a place on the bench in favour of midfielders Thanasis Androutsos and Christos Zafeiris.
The Netherlands were deserving winners against Serbia, producing six big chances and hitting the woodwork once.
Head coach Xavi has made a positive impression on supporters, though he will be expected to earn the visitors' seventh victory in eight meetings with Greece.
The biggest concern for the Netherlands is the fact Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from their squad due to an ankle injury sustained following a heavy challenge from Serbia's Sasa Lukic.
Ruben van Bommel came on as Gakpo's replacement in the 17th minute, and he is likely to start for his country for the first time.
Greece vs Netherlands preview form guide & betting tips
| Greece | vs | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| WW | Nations League Form | DW |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| N/A | Form Table | N/A |
| 3 | Goals For | 3 |
| 1 | Goals Against | 2 |
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Whispers predicts: Greece 1-2 Netherlands
The bookmakers have priced a win for the Netherlands at 23/20 (2.15), and it could be the most likely outcome on Thursday.
Though Greece are at home, they have failed to score more than once in seven of their past 11 games, and it could be worthwhile to predict Under 1.5 Goals for Greece at 4/9 (1.44).
Considering both teams have scored in each of the Netherlands' last seven matches, it would be sensible to back Both Teams to Score at 8/13 (1.62).
Should Ruben van Bommel start for the first time for the visitors, there could be value in backing Ruben van Bommel to Assist at 19/5 (4.8).
> Under 1.5 Goals for Greece at 4/9 (1.44) | Likelihood: Probable
> Both Teams to Score at 8/13 (1.62) | Likelihood: Possible
> Ruben van Bommel to Assist at 19/5 (4.8) | Likelihood: Outsider