UEFA Nations League

Netherlands

04 Oct 2026 19:45

Serbia

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Netherlands to win 1.15

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Netherlands vs Serbia Predictions, Picks & Odds – 04/10/2026

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1: Netherlands to win

1.15 on 7bet · Confidence Medium

Odds recorded on 04 Oct 2026 at 03:34 · Odds are subject to change

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The Netherlands enter this Nations League fixture unbeaten in competitive action in normal time since October 2024, a run spanning nine wins and eight draws. Xavi Hernández's debut as head coach produced a spirited 1-1 draw with Germany, Cody Gakpo rescuing a point deep into added time. That resilience typifies a side averaging three goals per match across their last ten competitive outings. The Dutch will view this home encounter as a genuine opportunity to claim a first victory of the new campaign.

Serbia arrive under a cloud of mounting pressure. Head coach Veljko Paunovic has managed just two wins from seven matches in charge, and a 2-1 home defeat to Greece in the opening fixture did little to ease concerns. A decisive goal conceded in the 95th minute underlined persistent defensive frailties; Serbia have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last ten internationals. With three defeats in their most recent five outings, confidence is fragile heading into this long-awaited rematch.

The Netherlands have been prolific in front of goal recently, averaging three goals per match across their last ten competitive outings. Serbia, by contrast, have managed just over one goal per match in the same span. That disparity in attacking output, combined with Serbia's inability to keep a clean sheet in their last ten internationals, points firmly towards a Dutch victory at 1.15.

Xavi Hernández's appointment has injected fresh energy into the Dutch camp, and a late equaliser against Germany in his opening fixture demonstrated resilience. Serbia's Veljko Paunovic, meanwhile, faces mounting scrutiny after five defeats in seven matches. A 95th-minute collapse against Greece underlined the fragility that has plagued his side throughout this spell.

Both sides need a result here, yet the quality gap favours the hosts considerably. The Netherlands' shot volume and conversion rate dwarf Serbia's output, and home advantage should amplify that edge. A home win at 1.15 represents the standout selection for this League A Group 2 encounter.

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Trends to Know about Netherlands vs Serbia

• Netherlands average three goals per match
• Serbia concede in every recent outing
• Dutch unbeaten run since October 2024

Both lineups carry a speculated status here, with Serbia's formation drawn from a single source and therefore slightly less reliable than the Dutch prediction. A 4-3-3 versus 4-4-2 contest is anticipated, with Virgil van Dijk anchoring a Dutch backline that will need to contain a compact Serbian midfield block.

For the Netherlands, the creative burden falls heavily through the centre, where Ryan Gravenberch and Tijjani Reijnders are expected to dictate tempo. Serbia will look to Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to carry the ball through lines and relieve pressure on a defence that must cope with persistent Dutch width.

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This match kicks off on Saturday 4th October 2026 at 19:45 BST.

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