Germany vs Serbia prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 1, 2026
UEFA Nations League A
On October 1, 2026, the national teams of Germany and Serbia will meet in the third round of Division A of the UEFA Nations League. The hosts have been waiting a long time for a convincing result
Germany vs Serbia: team news and expert analysis
After a strong showing at the "home" Euros, Germany won their qualifying group, albeit not without raising some questions. They also opened the World Cup with a couple of victories. But then came a third-round defeat to Ecuador. Most importantly, they collapsed against Paraguay, managing only a 1-1 draw before losing in the penalty shootout. After that, Klopp replaced Nagelsmann as head coach. Jürgen's debut was an away trip to the Netherlands, where Germany dropped two points after conceding a late equaliser from Gakpo to make it 1-1. They then embarrassed themselves against Greece, losing at home. Well, let's see what the second-choice lineup can produce...
A year ago, Serbia lost the battle for second place in their qualifying group to Albania. As a result, they played exclusively friendly matches in 2026, and after a narrow 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia, they suffered heavy defeats in friendlies against Spain, Cape Verde and Mexico. In the autumn, they lost 2-1 at home to Greece. In the second round, the result was exactly the same against the Netherlands.
Germany scored an average of 2.4 goals per match, while conceding 1.2. Their opponents, scoring only once on average, conceded 2.1 goals per game.
Previous matches: Germany vs Serbia
There have been three meetings so far, producing every possible result: one win for each side and a draw.
It is time for Wirtz and company to "fire". We are backing them with a "-1.5" handicap (odds – 1.7).
Germany vs Serbia: key statistics and trends
- Germany are winless in four consecutive matches
- Both teams have scored in 80% of Germany's matches, with an average total of 3.6 goals per game
- Serbia have lost four matches in a row
- Both teams have scored in 60% of Serbia's matches, with an average total of 3.1 goals per game
Germany vs Serbia: possible starting lineups
Germany play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Atubolu - Baku, Anton, Thiaw, Raum - Janelt, Pavlovic, Wirtz - Karl, Woltemade, El Mala. Havertz and Musiala are injured
Serbia play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Milinkovic-Savic - Nedeljkovic, Pavlovic, Babic, Terzic - Gudelj - Stankovic, Lukic, Zivkovic, Milinkovic-Savic - Joveljić
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