Serbia vs Netherlands Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Serbia vs Netherlands Match Summary

Sunday's UEFA Nations League A clash at the Rajko Mitic Stadium is one for the neutral, with a wounded Serbia hosting a Netherlands side who fancy all three points on the road.

Serbia limp into this one after a rough opening. They led early against Greece before conceding twice late, and the home side have now dropped four of their opening five outings.

The Netherlands looked headed for a narrow defeat in Germany before Cody Gakpo's stoppage-time leveller rescued a draw. The away side arrive full of attacking quality and expecting to deliver.

History is thin between these two, with just a single previous meeting on record, won by the Netherlands. Serbia will be desperate to change that story in front of their own supporters.

Serbia vs Netherlands Form

Serbia are in a bad way. Three straight international defeats tell the story of a side struggling to hold leads, that Greece collapse a painful example of late defensive fragility. With Dusan Vlahovic and Mihailo Ivanovic both sidelined, the home side lean heavily on the experience of Dusan Tadic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to spark something in front of goal.

The Netherlands sit second in this group and arrive with real momentum, salvaging a draw in Germany through Gakpo's late strike. The Oranje carry serious threat with Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch and Tijjani Reijnders driving the engine room, and even with injuries to Frenkie de Jong, Mats Wieffer and Donyell Malen, this remains a squad brimming with quality on the road.

Serbia vs Netherlands Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Serbia: Dusan Vlahovic (Injured/out), Mihailo Ivanovic (Injured/out)

Netherlands: Frenkie de Jong (Injured/out), Mats Wieffer (Injured/out), Donyell Malen (Injured/out), Jurrien Timber (Injured/doubtful), Brian Brobbey (Injured/doubtful)

Serbia

Serbia are without their attacking duo of Dusan Vlahovic and Mihailo Ivanovic, both ruled out through injury, a serious blow up front. Ipswich midfielder Sasa Lukic could step into the side, adding bite to a Serbian engine room that will need to stand firm against a strong Dutch outfit.

Netherlands

The Netherlands have their own worries, with Frenkie de Jong, Mats Wieffer and Donyell Malen all out injured. Brian Brobbey is being assessed after picking up a knock against Germany, while defender Jurrien Timber is doubtful. Expect Mexx Meerdink to lead the line for the away side.

Serbia vs Netherlands Predicted Lineup

Serbia

Formation: 4-4-2

Predicted Starting Lineup: V. Milinkovic-Savic; N. Simic, S. Erakovic, S. Pavlovic, F. Kostic; A. Zivkovic, N. Maksimovic, S. Milinkovic-Savic, S. Lukic; L. Jovic, D. Tadic

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Verbruggen; D. Dumfries, V. v. Dijk, J. P. v. Hecke, M. v. d. Ven; T. Reijnders, Q. Timber, R. Gravenberch; C. Summerville, M. Meerdink, C. Gakpo

Serbia vs Netherlands Key Stats & Match Facts

• Serbia have lost four of their last five matches heading into this UEFA Nations League fixture.
• The home side have suffered three straight international defeats.
• Serbia conceded twice late on against Greece after taking an early lead in gameweek one.
• The Netherlands rescued a draw in Germany through Cody Gakpo's stoppage-time equaliser.
• The Oranje sit second in the group standings, with Serbia bottom of the four teams.

Serbia vs Netherlands Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: This is the Netherlands' game to lose. Serbia are shorn of both first-choice forwards and have been in wretched form, while the Oranje's quality on the road should tell. Our prediction is a 2-0 away win for the Netherlands.

Best Bets

Back Netherlands to win and over 2.5 total goals in the Match Result and Over/Under 2.5 market. With Serbia missing key forwards Dusan Vlahovic and Mihailo Ivanovic, the Oranje are strong favourites, and their dangerous attack makes a high-scoring away win the logical call here.

Back Yes in the Both Teams To Score market. Serbia retain experienced attacking brains in Dusan Tadic and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic at home, while the Netherlands' expansive, attack-minded style regularly creates openings at both ends.

Serbia vs Netherlands Bet Builder

Our four-leg bet builder backs a Netherlands win, Cody Gakpo to score anytime, both teams to score, and Sasa Lukic to be shown a card in a physical UEFA Nations League contest in Belgrade.

The Netherlands win leads the way. They sit second in this group, arrive with far superior quality, and face a Serbia side that has won just once in their last five outings.

Gakpo to score anytime makes sense. The forward rescued a point in Germany with a stoppage-time strike and remains the Dutch attack's sharpest edge in front of goal.

Both teams to score adds value too. Serbia still carry Tadic and Milinkovic-Savic at home, while the away side's open approach tends to leave the door ajar at the back.

Sasa Lukic to be shown a card completes it. The combative midfielder is likely to be busy in a stretched Serbian engine room, and referees rarely miss a rugged central battle.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 12/1 and is as short as 8/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of R34 from best to worst price.

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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Serbia vs Netherlands Talking Points

For the neutral SA supporter tuning in, this is a lesson in squad depth. Serbia lose two forwards and their attack falls apart, while the Netherlands shrug off injuries to De Jong, Wieffer and Malen and still field a side capable of controlling the game. Watch how the Oranje work the ball through Gravenberch and Reijnders in the engine room, and whether Tadic can conjure enough at the other end to make it a contest in front of a home crowd desperate for a lift.

Serbia vs Netherlands Predictions FAQs

When is the Serbia vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League match?

The match takes place on Sunday 27 September 2026, kicking off at 18:00 SAST.

Where is Serbia vs Netherlands being played?

The match is being played at Rajko Mitic Stadium.

What is the latest team news for Serbia vs Netherlands?

Serbia will be without injured forwards Dusan Vlahovic and Mihailo Ivanovic. The Netherlands are missing Frenkie de Jong, Mats Wieffer, and Donyell Malen through injury, with Jurrien Timber and Brian Brobbey rated doubtful.

What is the match prediction for Serbia vs Netherlands?

The Netherlands are expected to secure an away win against Serbia, who enter this fixture having lost four of their last five matches.

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