Netherlands vs Greece Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Netherlands vs Greece at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam is a straight fight for top spot in UEFA Nations League A, with both sides level on eight points.

The Netherlands vs Greece betting odds back the hosts firmly. Xavi's side sit first in the standings and are -160 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.

Greece arrive unbeaten in this Nations League campaign under head coach Ivan Jovanovic, and the visitors are +506 (Polymarket) to win on the road.

Netherlands lead the previous meetings with three wins to Greece's one, plus two ties. They have also seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 home games against Greece in all competitions.

Netherlands vs Greece Recent Results

The Netherlands bounced back with a 2-1 home win over Serbia, and that result put them top of the Nations League standings. Over a wider window, they have come away with the win six times across their most recent 10 outings against all opponents. Cody Gakpo is back in the national team setup, and Donyell Malen is set to lead the line.

Greece held Germany to a scoreless tie in their latest Nations League outing, though they were badly outshot and spent most of the night defending. They have tied each of their last two games, and they have won 4 of their last 10 against all opponents. Vangelis Pavlidis remains the focal point up front.

Netherlands vs Greece Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Netherlands: Jeremie Frimpong (Injured/out), Jorrel Hato (Injured/out), Nathan Aké (Injured/out), Ryan Gravenberch (Doubtful), Virgil van Dijk (Doubtful)

Greece: Christos Zafeiris (Suspended), Manolis Saliakas (Suspended)

Netherlands

The big question in the Netherlands vs Greece lineups is whether Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk make it, as both carry question marks. Donyell Malen is set to lead the line in a probable 4-3-3, while Cody Gakpo returns to the squad.

Greece

Manolis Saliakas and Christos Zafeiris are both serving yellow card accumulation suspensions. Konstantinos Karetsas is set to step into the Greece midfield, and Panagiotis Retsos could return at the back in a probable 4-4-2.

Netherlands vs Greece Predicted Lineup

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Bart Verbruggen; Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke, Micky van de Ven, Jurriën Timber; Tijjani Reijnders, Quinten Timber, Joey Veerman; Crysencio Summerville, Donyell Malen, Cody Gakpo

Greece

Formation: 4-4-2 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Konstantinos Tzolakis; Panagiotis Retsos, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Kostas Tsimikas; Giorgos Masouras, Dimitrios Kourbelis, Konstantinos Karetsas, Alexandros Kyziridis; Vangelis Pavlidis, Fotis Ioannidis

Netherlands vs Greece Key Stats & Game Facts

• The Netherlands have had 18+ shots in 4 of their last 4 games (UEFA Nations League A).
• The Netherlands have scored 2+ goals in 3 of their last 3 games (UEFA Nations League A).
• Manolis Saliakas has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A), though he is suspended for this game.
• Crysencio Summerville has won 3+ fouls in 3 of his last 4 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
• The Netherlands have had 7+ shots on target in 3 of their last 4 games (UEFA Nations League A).

Netherlands vs Greece Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Netherlands vs Greece prediction is a 2-1 Netherlands win. The hosts carry the sharper attack, and Greece were outshot 21 to five by Germany last time out, which is a hard way to survive a night in Amsterdam. The visitors can nick a goal, but they won't see enough of the ball to hang on for a point.

Best Picks

Netherlands in the Moneyline market. The hosts sit first in both the standings and the form rankings, and Greece spent their last outing pinned back by Germany. Hand Xavi's side that much of the ball at home and they'll find a way through.

Over 2.5 Goals, a Total Goals Over/Under selection. The 2-1 projection clears this line, and Greece's stubborn defense hasn't kept the goals down in Amsterdam, where the Netherlands have hit the over in each of their recent home meetings with this opponent.

Netherlands vs Greece Same Game Parlay

Our Netherlands vs Greece same game parlay picks stack a home win, a Donyell Malen goal, both teams scoring and a card for Nectarios Triantis.

Netherlands on the Moneyline is the anchor. Xavi's side top the standings, bounced back with a home win over Serbia and bring the more dangerous attack into this matchup.

Donyell Malen in the Anytime Goalscorer market makes sense with the forward set to lead the line against a Greece back line missing Manolis Saliakas.

Both Teams To Score: Yes has landed in 4 of the last 4 Netherlands games, and our projected scoreline has the visitors finding the net too.

Nectarios Triantis in the To Be Shown A Card market adds price. Greece figure to spend long spells chasing the ball, and that is exactly when bookings start to pile up.

Compare prices before placing this parlay, as Oddschecker's Same Game Parlay Comparison Tool lines up every sportsbook's number side by side.

Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Netherlands vs Greece Talking Points

This is a big early test for Xavi, the former Barcelona head coach who took over from Ronald Koeman in August 2026. Germany, in third, trail both sides by three points, so neither team can afford a slip. Watch the Greece midfield too. With Christos Zafeiris suspended, Konstantinos Karetsas steps in and has to hold his own against Tijjani Reijnders, and that battle shapes our Netherlands vs Greece best picks.

Netherlands vs Greece Predictions FAQs

When is the Netherlands vs Greece UEFA Nations League A game?

The Netherlands vs Greece game is on Friday, November 13, 2026, with kickoff at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.

Where is Netherlands vs Greece being played?

The Netherlands vs Greece game is being played at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Who is expected to start for the Netherlands?

The Netherlands are expected to line up in a 4-3-3 with Bart Verbruggen, Jurriën Timber, Jan Paul van Hecke, Micky van de Ven, Denzel Dumfries, Tijjani Reijnders, Quinten Timber, Joey Veerman, Cody Gakpo, Donyell Malen and Crysencio Summerville.

Which players are injured, doubtful or suspended for Netherlands vs Greece?

For the Netherlands, Jeremie Frimpong, Jorrel Hato and Nathan Aké are injured, while Ryan Gravenberch and Virgil van Dijk are doubtful. For Greece, Christos Zafeiris and Manolis Saliakas are suspended.

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