Greece vs Netherlands Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Greece vs Netherlands Match Summary

Greece vs Netherlands at the Toumba Stadium is a proper top-of-the-log UEFA Nations League clash. The leaders welcome their closest challengers, and the home side can open up a real gap.

Greece have won both of their opening outings, the second a shock 1-0 victory away in Germany. Thessaloniki will be loud, and this side is playing with real belief.

The Netherlands sit second, two points off the pace. They arrive without Cody Gakpo, who has withdrawn from the squad with an ankle injury picked up in their last outing.

The Dutch have won three of the previous meetings between these nations. Greece have won one, and the other ended level, so the visitors carry the history into this one.

Greece vs Netherlands Form

Greece are flying. Ivan Jovanovic's side opened with a 2-1 win over Serbia, then went to Germany and came away with a 1-0 win. Dimitris Kourbelis scored the only goal that night, and the way they defended it shows a side that is stubborn as well as confident. Nobody expected them to be leading this log.

The Netherlands have been solid rather than spectacular. A 1-1 draw with Germany was followed by a 2-1 win on the road in Serbia, where Mexx Meerdink bagged both goals. That result came at a cost, though, with Cody Gakpo hurt during the game and now out of the squad.

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 bring Manolis Saliakas and Dimitris Kourbelis back into the side for the visit of the Netherlands. Sotiris Kontouris and Giannis Konstantelias are the home side's only injury concerns, so Greece go into this one close to full strength.

Netherlands

The big news in the Greece vs Netherlands lineups is on the Dutch side. Cody Gakpo has withdrawn with an ankle injury, and Ruben van Bommel looks set to replace him on the left. Jurriën Timber was cleared to play against Serbia but is unlikely to start here, while F. de Jong, M. Wieffer, D. Malen and B. Brobbey are all injured.

Greece vs Netherlands Predicted Lineup

Greece

Formation: 4-4-2

Predicted Starting Lineup: K. Tzolakis; M. Saliakas, P. Retsos, K. Mavropanos, K. Tsimikas; K. Karetsas, D. Kourbelis, T. Androutsos, C. Tzolis; A. Tetteh, V. Pavlidis

Netherlands

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: B. Verbruggen; D. Dumfries, J. P. van Hecke, V. van Dijk, M. van de Ven; R. Gravenberch, J. Veerman, T. Reijnders; C. Summerville, M. Meerdink, R. van Bommel

Greece vs Netherlands Key Stats & Match Facts

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Greece vs Netherlands Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Our Greece vs Netherlands prediction is a 2-1 win for the Dutch. Greece have earned every bit of their place at the top, but the Netherlands have more quality in the engine room, with Tijjani Reijnders and Ryan Gravenberch able to control the ball. Greece will score, but the visitors can edge a narrow, open game.

Best Bets

Netherlands to win Even without Gakpo, the Dutch back line built around Virgil van Dijk and the depth in midfield should be enough to get past a Greek side that has been running hot.

Over 2.5 goals With both sides finding the net in their recent outings and a 2-1 projection on the cards, three or more goals is one of our Greece vs Netherlands best bets. Meerdink is in form, and Greece will commit bodies forward in front of their own crowd.

Greece vs Netherlands Bet Builder

Our Greece vs Netherlands bet builder tips combine a Dutch win, Mexx Meerdink to score, both teams to score and a card for Nectarios Triantis.

Netherlands to win fits our call. The visitors have the stronger squad on paper and enough craft in midfield to work through a Greek side that will be stretched chasing the game.

Mexx Meerdink to score anytime is an easy pick. He bagged a brace last time out, and with Gakpo missing he leads the line for the away side.

Both teams to score is the natural partner to a 2-1 projection. Greece have Vangelis Pavlidis and Kourbelis chipping in, and they will not sit back at home.

Nectarios Triantis to be shown a card adds the value. He is not in the predicted XI, so this leg needs him on the park at some stage in what should be a fiery contest.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 16/1 and is as short as 13/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of R30 from best to worst price.

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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Greece vs Netherlands Talking Points

This is Greece's first campaign in the top tier of the Nations League, and they are leading the log. Kourbelis is the story, having scored the winner in the 74th minute in Germany, and Jovanovic could restore him to the engine room here. For the Dutch, Meerdink carries the goal threat now that Gakpo is out, with Van Bommel coming in on the left. The battle to watch is Van Dijk against the Greek strike pair of Pavlidis and Tetteh. The Greece vs Netherlands betting odds lean towards the visitors, but a home side with this much belief will not make it easy.

Greece vs Netherlands Predictions FAQs

When is the Greece vs Netherlands UEFA Nations League game?

The Greece vs Netherlands match takes place on Thursday 1 October 2026, 20:45 SAST.

Where is Greece vs Netherlands being played?

The match is taking place at Toumba Stadium.

What are the probable lineups for Greece vs Netherlands?

Greece's probable lineup is Tzolakis, Tsimikas, Retsos, Mavropanos, Saliakas, Tzolis, Kourbelis, Androutsos, Karetsas, Tetteh, and Pavlidis. The Netherlands are expected to start Verbruggen, Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Dumfries, Reijnders, Veerman, Gravenberch, Van Bommel, Meerdink, and Summerville.

What is the match prediction for Greece vs Netherlands?

The Netherlands are predicted to edge Greece with a 2-1 victory in a closely contested UEFA Nations League fixture.

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