Greece vs Netherlands Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get Greece vs Netherlands prediction, lineups, and betting picks for Thursday's game. Explore odds and our Same Game Parlay analysis ahead of the showdown.
Cody Moore - October 1, 2026, 11:45 AM EDT
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Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Game Date | Thursday, October 1, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Toumba Stadium |
Greece hosts the Netherlands at Toumba Stadium in the UEFA Nations League, and the Greece vs Netherlands betting odds still lean toward the visitors even though the hosts sit atop the standings.
Ivan Jovanovic's Greece is the surprise early leader after winning back-to-back games to open the campaign, and it gets this one on home soil.
The Netherlands arrives unbeaten, but it is traveling light, with Frenkie de Jong, Mats Wieffer and Donyell Malen all sidelined.
The Dutch hold the upper hand in previous meetings with three wins to Greece's one, plus a single tie. This time it is the top two in the standings going head to head.
Greece vs Netherlands Recent Results
Greece opened its Nations League campaign with two straight wins, and the second one made people pay attention. Dimitris Kourbelis scored the only goal in a shock 1-0 away win over Germany, a result built on a stubborn defense that refused to crack. Kourbelis is now pushing to get back into the starting XI.
The Netherlands is unbeaten through its first two Nations League games. Mexx Meerdink scored twice to beat Serbia at Stadium Rajko Mitić last time out, but that win came at a cost. Cody Gakpo picked up the injury that has ended his part in this international window.
Greece vs Netherlands Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Greece: Sotiris Kontouris (Injured/out), Giannis Konstantelias (Injured/doubtful)
Netherlands: Cody Gakpo (Injured/out), F. de Jong (Injured/out), M. Wieffer (Injured/out), D. Malen (Injured/out), B. Brobbey (Injured/out)
Greece
Ivan Jovanovic could recall Manolis Saliakas and Dimitris Kourbelis for the visit of the Netherlands. Sotiris Kontouris and Giannis Konstantelias are the only injury concerns, so the Greece vs Netherlands lineups show a home side that is close to full strength.
Netherlands
Cody Gakpo has withdrawn from international duty with an ankle injury, and Ruben van Bommel is expected to replace him in the starting XI. Jurriën Timber was cleared to play against Serbia but is unlikely to start against Greece.
Greece vs Netherlands Predicted Lineup
Greece
Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: K. Tzolakis; K. Tsimikas, P. Retsos, K. Mavropanos, M. Saliakas; C. Tzolis, D. Kourbelis, T. Androutsos, K. Karetsas; A. Tetteh, V. Pavlidis (probable XI)
Netherlands
Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Verbruggen; M. van de Ven, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, D. Dumfries; T. Reijnders, J. Veerman, R. Gravenberch; R. van Bommel, M. Meerdink, C. Summerville (probable XI)
Greece vs Netherlands Key Stats & Game Facts
Greece vs Netherlands Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Greece vs Netherlands prediction is a 2-1 win for the Netherlands. Greece has earned its place at the top, but the Dutch still have Van Dijk at the back and Gravenberch and Reijnders in midfield, and Meerdink comes in scoring. Greece can find a goal, but the visitors have more quality across the field. The books see it the same way, with the Netherlands the moneyline favorite at +115 (AK Bets).
Best Picks
Netherlands to win in the Moneyline market. Greece deserves credit for its start, but the visitors have the better players through the middle, and our 2-1 projection points their way even with five Dutch players sidelined.
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Of our Greece vs Netherlands best picks, this one follows straight from the projected 2-1 finish. Greece has scored in both of its wins, and Meerdink scored twice in his last outing.
Greece vs Netherlands Same Game Parlay
Our Greece vs Netherlands same game parlay picks stack four legs: a Netherlands win, Mexx Meerdink to score anytime, both teams to score, and Nectarios Triantis to be shown a card.
A Netherlands win anchors this parlay. Greece has the momentum, but the Dutch have more quality in midfield, and that is where this game gets decided.
Mexx Meerdink scored twice against Serbia last time out and is in line to start up front again, so backing him to score anytime means riding the hot hand.
Both Teams To Score fits the 2-1 projection and is priced at -175 (QuinnBet). Greece has scored in both of its wins, so a home goal is hardly a stretch.
Nectarios Triantis to be shown a card is the swing leg. He is not in Greece's probable XI, so this one needs him to get on the field and into the action.
This four-leg parlay checks in at +1800 best price on the board right now, while the stingiest number out there drops it down to +1316. Stake $10 on each and you are looking at a $48 gap in potential profit.
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Greece vs Netherlands Talking Points
The big question is whether Greece's stubborn start can hold up against real Dutch quality. Ruben van Bommel steps into the front line next to Meerdink, a new partnership that the Greek back four will want to test early. Italian referee Marco Guida takes charge, with fellow Italian Daniele Chiffi on VAR, so every big call in this meeting of the top two in the standings will get a long second look.
Greece vs Netherlands Predictions FAQs
When does the Greece vs Netherlands game kick off?
The game kicks off on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.
Where is Greece vs Netherlands being played?
The game is being played at Toumba Stadium.
What is the score prediction for Greece vs Netherlands?
The projected final score is a 2-1 victory for the Netherlands over Greece.
What are the latest injury updates for Greece vs Netherlands?
Greece will be without Sotiris Kontouris, while the Netherlands is missing Cody Gakpo, Frenkie de Jong, Mats Wieffer, Donyell Malen and Brian Brobbey.
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