Germany vs Serbia Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get our Germany vs Serbia prediction, projected lineups, and top betting picks for this UEFA Nations League game, plus key odds and Same Game Parlay analysis.
Cody Moore - October 1, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT
6 Minute ReadGermany vs Serbia Game Preview
Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Game Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Allianz Arena |
Germany host Serbia at the Allianz Arena on Thursday in the UEFA Nations League, and our Germany vs Serbia prediction backs the hosts to finally pull out of their slump.
Jürgen Klopp's experimental Germany sit third in the standings. They have a single point to show for their efforts so far, and the pressure on the hosts is building.
Serbia arrive in even worse shape. Veljko Paunovic's side sit bottom of the standings after 2-1 defeats against both the Netherlands and Greece.
Germany hold the edge in previous meetings with Serbia, winning two of them. Serbia have won one, and the other ended in a tie.
Germany vs Serbia Recent Results
Germany are winless in their last four international games across all competitions. The low point was a shock 1-0 loss to Greece, and Klopp has since defended his experimental squad. A tie with the Netherlands was their other Nations League outing. Florian Wirtz remains the one ever-present starter in the attacking midfield.
Serbia's slump runs deeper. Paunovic's side have lost four straight, and the attack now has to function without the injured Vlahovic. That puts a lot on Filip Kostic and Dusan Tadic to create something, because this group has not found a way to stop the bleeding.
Germany vs Serbia Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Germany: L. Goretzka (Injured/out), K. Havertz (Injured/out), J. Musiala (Injured/out), A. Stiller (Doubtful)
Serbia: D. Vlahovic (Injured/out), M. Ivanovic (Injured/out)
Germany
Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala have both been withdrawn from the Nations League camp, and Klopp is set to make sweeping changes to the side that faced Greece. Florian Wirtz, Jonathan Burkardt and Anton Stach are among those likely to feature, so expect the Germany vs Serbia lineups to show plenty of fresh faces on the home side.
Serbia
Paunovic is expected to make a couple of attacking changes, with Dusan Tadic and Luka Jovic set to return. Filip Kostic could also be recalled, which matters with Vlahovic and Ivanovic both sidelined.
Germany vs Serbia Predicted Lineup
Germany
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: A. Nübel; P. Treu, M. Thiaw, W. Anton, D. Raum; A. Pavlovic, A. Stach; K. Adeyemi, F. Wirtz, S. Gnabry; J. Burkardt
Serbia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: V. Milinkovic-Savic; K. Nedeljkovic, S. Pavlovic, S. Babic, A. Terzic; S. Lukic, S. Milinkovic-Savic; A. Zivkovic, D. Tadic, F. Kostic; L. Jovic
Germany vs Serbia Key Stats & Game Facts
Germany vs Serbia Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is Germany 2-0 Serbia. The hosts have stumbled, but Serbia show up without their top striker and with a back line that keeps getting beaten, and Wirtz pulling the strings behind Burkardt gives Germany the quality edge. The Germany vs Serbia betting odds agree, making the hosts a heavy -500 favorite with Betway.
Best Picks
Germany to Win in the Moneyline market. This leads our Germany vs Serbia best picks because the quality gap is obvious once Serbia's injury list is factored in. Germany have been messy, but Serbia have been worse, and playing at home gives Klopp's side the platform to get off the mark.
Under 3.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Our projected scoreline sits comfortably under this line, and neither attack has been firing during these slumps. With Germany rotating heavily and Serbia missing their main striker, a controlled, low-event game makes sense.
Germany vs Serbia Same Game Parlay
Our Germany vs Serbia same game parlay picks back the hosts again, add Jonathan Burkardt to score, price in a goal for the visitors and take Sasa Lukic to be carded.
Germany on the Moneyline is the anchor. Serbia sit bottom of the standings and arrive without Vlahovic, so the hosts have every reason to end their winless run here.
Burkardt in the Anytime Goalscorer market makes sense. With Havertz out, he is set to lead the line, and Wirtz behind him will keep feeding the box.
Yes in Both Teams To Score is the bolder leg. Germany conceded in both Nations League outings so far, and Serbia found the net in each of their defeats.
Lukic in the To Be Shown A Card market fits the matchup. He anchors Serbia's double pivot and will spend the night chasing Wirtz in a contested midfield.
Shop around before locking this parlay in. One bookmaker currently pays +1100 for all four legs together, while another prices the identical combination down at +695. Stake $10 and that gap is worth $41 in potential winnings.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Germany vs Serbia Talking Points
This is a pressure game for Klopp. Germany need a first win in the competition to avoid sliding toward relegation trouble, and getting it with an experimental group missing Havertz, Musiala and Goretzka is a real test of his depth. The Allianz Arena crowd will expect a response, and the onus is on Wirtz to supply it. For Serbia, the question is simpler: can a side with no points on the board find any resistance at all on the road?
Germany vs Serbia Predictions FAQs
When is the Germany vs Serbia UEFA Nations League game?
The Germany vs Serbia game kicks off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Where is Germany vs Serbia being played?
The game between Germany and Serbia will be played at Allianz Arena.
What is the score prediction for Germany vs Serbia?
The predicted score is a 2-0 victory for Germany over Serbia as both teams seek to bounce back from recent UEFA Nations League defeats.
What are the predicted starting lineups for Germany vs Serbia?
Germany are projected to start Nübel, Raum, Thiaw, Anton, Treu, Pavlovic, Stach, Gnabry, Wirtz, Adeyemi, and Burkardt. Serbia are expected to field Milinkovic-Savic, Terzic, Pavlovic, Babic, Nedeljkovic, Lukic, Milinkovic-Savic, Kostic, Tadic, Zivkovic, and Jovic.
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