Serbia vs Netherlands — match summary
Europe · UEFA Nations League · kick-off 27 Sept 2026 23:00
Full time · score 1-2
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Serbia 46 · Netherlands 59
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Serbia 56 · Netherlands 58
Shots on target 6-8 · corners 3-4 · possession 33-67
NextGOAL tip: Netherlands -1.25 · 2 stars
Serbia's most recent match in the continental UEFA Nations League ended in defeat, while Netherlands could only manage a draw. Both teams therefore come into this match needing to rediscover their rhythm. Serbia have lost three in a row, and in their last five matches as many as three defeats came by two goals or more, so the defence is the area that needs fixing. Netherlands, meanwhile, are unbeaten in five, but they have won only twice in those five, with the rest all draws. Their attack keeps creating chances but does not finish them off. According to the expected line-ups, Serbia are likely to set up 4-4-2 with Sergej Milinkovic-Savic dictating the midfield. Netherlands are expected to come out in a 4-2-3-1 with Virgil van Dijk marshalling the defence and Cody Mathes Gakpo and Crysencio Summerville working the flanks. If Netherlands can dominate possession and push high as planned, the first half may still be tight, but in the second half, as Serbia are forced to open up more, the game should become stretched and end with a clear margin.