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Two nations who did not qualify for the World Cup meet in League A of the Nations League as Serbia host Greece at the Stadion Rajko Mitic on Thursday night.
The Netherlands and Germany are also in their group, so this is a crucial clash for both nations already in terms of getting points on the board.
Former Serbia international Veljko Paunovic is the man in charge of his nation, while fellow countryman Ivan Jovanovic is in the Greece dugout.
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.
Serbia vs. Greece key stats
- Serbia have won just once in four Nations League openers (D1, L2).
- Greece are winless in five away games in all competitions (D3, L2).
- This is the first competitive H2H between both nations.
Serbia vs. Greece preview: Both nations to shake on stalemate?
Serbia vs Greece — Tale of the Tape
| Serbia | vs | Greece |
|---|---|---|
| 4th | Position | 2nd |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Goals For | 0 |
| 0 | Goals Against | 0 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 4th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 2nd (A) |
After failing to qualify for the World Cup, Serbia will want to make a statement in the Nations League.
They are only the third-highest ranked nation in their group though (40th), so they may find it tough.
The hosts are also in poor form, having lost three of their four friendlies in 2026 (W1).
Veteran Dusan Tadic was a surprise call-up to the squad, while key defender Nikola Milenkovic is a key absentee through injury.
Dimitris Giannoulis has also missed out on a call-up for Greece for the same reason, but they boast one of their most exciting squads since their shock European Championship triumph in 2004.
Charalampos Kostoulas and Christos Tzolis are among the Premier League stars named, with the former scoring and beating the latter's team last weekend as Brighton & Hove Albion defeated champions Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex Stadium.
Greece's future looks bright, and their array of talent will be hoping to make an impression in their group as the lowest-ranked nation (46th).
However, they too are in poor form, as they are winless in five matches in all competitions (D3, L2).
Serbia vs. Greece form guide & betting tips
| Serbia | vs | Greece |
|---|---|---|
WLWLL |
Form | DLDDL |
| 5 | Goals For | 2 |
| 13 | Goals Against | 4 |
| Nations League |
Whispers predicts: Serbia 1-1 Greece
Serbia are slight 28/17 (2.65) favourites to win, but given their poor form, we are happy to back against the bookies.
The Draw at 12/5 (3.40) certainly appeals, while Under 2.5 goals at 8/11 (1.73) would reflect the fact only six goals have been scored in Greece's last five games.
In terms of potential goalscorers, Vangelis Pavlidis has netted 14 goals in 12 matches for Benfica, and will be desperate to break his eight-game scoring duck for Greece, so Pavlidis to score anytime at 5/2 (3.50) is our final pick.
Overall, we are predicting a 1-1 draw, which is available at 11/2 (6.50).
> Under 2.5 goals at 1.73 | Likelihood: High
> Draw at 3.40 | Likelihood: Medium
> Pavlidis to score anytime at 3.50 | Likelihood: Medium