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>Serbia vs Greece Predictions, Picks & Odds – 24/09/2026
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Serbia open their Nations League 2026-27 campaign at home under coach Veljko Paunovic, but confidence is low. The hosts managed just one win in their last four outings, and their previous Nations League group stage was forgettable, yielding a single victory in six matches. Dusan Tadic, 37, returns to the national setup for the first time since Euro 2024, offering experience. Serbia have not won a Nations League opener since 2018, a streak they desperately need to snap.
Greece arrive in League A after consecutive promotions from Leagues C and B, a remarkable rise under Ivan Jovanovic. Recent results, however, paint a different picture: winless in their last four matches and without an away victory in five attempts. The visitors will lean heavily on Vangelis Pavlidis, whose 17 goals in 13 club appearances this season make him a genuine threat. This is their first competitive clash with Serbia, adding intrigue to the occasion.
Serbia's home advantage counts for little when recent results tell such a grim story. One win from their last four outings, combined with a chronic inability to score freely, makes backing the hosts a risky proposition. Greece, despite being winless in five away matches, earned their League A place through consecutive promotions, proving they can rise to the occasion when it matters most.
The draw at 3.30 carries genuine appeal here. Serbia struggled to impose themselves in their previous Nations League campaign, finishing third with just one group victory. Greece's defensive resilience in tight matches, evidenced by two draws in their last four games, suggests they can frustrate a blunt Serbian attack. Under 2.5 goals at N/A also warrants attention given both sides' scoring difficulties.
Our recommended pick is the double chance X2, covering both the draw and a Greece win. Vangelis Pavlidis arrives with 17 goals in 13 club appearances this season, providing a genuine cutting edge that Serbia's defence must contend with. The away side at 2.70 offers value for those backing Greece outright, while the broader X2 selection provides a safer route into this opener between two sides meeting competitively for the first time.
Trends to Know about Serbia vs Greece
- Serbia won just 1 of 6 group games
- Greece earned back-to-back league promotions
- Pavlidis scored 17 goals in 13 club matches
Form & Statistics: Serbia vs Greece
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Lineups: Serbia vs Greece
Serbia
Starters
- 1 Filip Stankovic
- 2 Ognjen Mimović
- 3 Petar Petrović
- 4 Nikola Simić
- 5 Mirko Milikic
- 6 Njegos Petrović
- 7 Vanja Dragojević
- 8 Dejan Zukic
- 9 Aleksandar Stankovic
- 10 Andrija Maksimović
- 11 Veljko Birmančević
Bench
- Kosta Nedeljkovic
- Nikola Stulic
Absent
- Dusan Vlahovic (injury (suffered during club match))
- Nikola Milenković (muscle injury)
- Filip Kostic (Achilles tendon injury)
- Mihailo Ivanović (injury)
- Veljko Milosavljević (injury)
Greece
Starters
- 1 Odysseas Vlachodimos
- 2 Georgios Vagiannidis
- 3 Konstantinos Mavropanos
- 4 Konstantinos Koulierakis
- 5 Konstantinos Tsimikas
- 6 Christos Zafeiris
- 7 Christos Mouzakitis
- 8 Konstantinos Karetsas
- 9 Christos Tzolis
- 10 Vangelis Pavlidis
- 11 Charalampos Kostoulas
Bench
- Konstantinos Tzolakis
- Christos Mandas
- Panagiotis Retsos
- Lazaros Rota
- Georgios Kyriakopoulos
- Konstantinos Ntoi
- Tasos Douvikas
Absent
- Dimitrios Giannoulis (injury)
- Pantelis Chatzidiakos (injury)
Low confidence
Greece arrive with a probable 4-3-3 built around Vangelis Pavlidis as the central striker, supported by wide threats and a three-man midfield designed to control possession. Serbia's 4-2-3-1 comes from a single squad-based estimate, so treat that shape as indicative rather than confirmed.
The confidence gap between the two sides is real: Greece's structure is drawn from credible reporting, while Serbia's lineup remains speculative with no recent confirmed selections to anchor it. That asymmetry makes tactical reading of the home side particularly difficult ahead of kickoff.
How to Watch Serbia vs Greece Match?
What time is Serbia vs Greece?
Serbia vs Greece kicks off on 24 September 2026 at 19:45 local time in a Nations League Group 2 clash.
Where is Serbia vs Greece being played?
The venue for Serbia vs Greece has not yet been confirmed by UEFA.
How Can I Watch Serbia vs Greece on TV and Live Stream?
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