The UEFA Nations League continues on Monday evening with two important League A fixtures in Group 2. Germany host group leaders the Netherlands, while Greece will be looking to bounce back from a heavy defeat when they welcome Serbia. We take a look at both matches from a betting angle.
GERMANY vs NETHERLANDS
Germany currently sit third in Group 2 with eight points from their opening five matches and are unbeaten in their last three outings.
They produced a comfortable 3-1 away victory over Serbia on Friday, scoring twice inside the opening 15 minutes before adding a third shortly after half-time. Serbia pulled a goal back, but Germany were always in control of the encounter.
The Germans have shown improved form in recent matches and will be looking to build on that performance when they return home.
The Netherlands lead Group 2 with 11 points from five matches, having recorded three victories and two draws.
They were in rampant form on Friday, thrashing Greece 7-0 at home in a remarkable display of attacking football. Five of their goals came in the first half, with Tijjani Reijnders helping himself to a hat-trick.
The Dutch have also performed well on their travels, beating Serbia 2-1 and drawing 2-2 away to Greece in their two away fixtures.
Head-to-Head
The sides played out a 1-1 draw when they met in the Netherlands earlier in this Nations League campaign.
They also met in the 2024/25 competition, with Germany winning 1-0 at home and the reverse fixture in the Netherlands ending in a 2-2 draw.
Betting – click here to bet
Germany 1.93
Draw 4.25
Netherlands 3.65
Verdict
Both sides were impressive on Friday, but I’m surprised to see Germany trading at less than even money given the Netherlands’ excellent form.
Three of the last five competitive meetings between these countries have ended level, and with both teams playing well, another closely contested encounter looks likely. At 4.25, the draw appeals.
BET: Draw at 4.25
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GREECE vs SERBIA
Greece currently sit second in Group 2 with eight points from five matches, having suffered their first defeat of the campaign when they were hammered 7-0 by the Netherlands on Friday.
Prior to that setback, the Greeks had proved difficult to beat, including two home draws against Germany and the Netherlands, finishing 0-0 and 2-2 respectively.
They will be hoping Friday’s heavy defeat was a once-off and will welcome the opportunity to bounce back in front of their home supporters.
Serbia are bottom of the group, having lost all five matches.
Their latest outing ended in a 3-1 home defeat to Germany on Friday, while their previous away fixtures saw them lose 2-1 to the Netherlands and 2-0 to Germany.
Both teams have found the back of the net in four of Serbia’s five Nations League matches, but their defensive struggles have been a major concern throughout the campaign.
Head-to-Head
The only recent meeting between these sides came earlier in this Nations League campaign, when Greece claimed a 2-1 away victory in Serbia.
Betting – click here to bet
Greece 1.47
Draw 5.00
Serbia 7.00
Verdict
Greece will have been bitterly disappointed by their performance against the Netherlands, but they have an excellent opportunity to bounce back against a Serbian side that has lost all five group matches.
Greece have already beaten Serbia away from home, and with the visitors continuing to struggle defensively, I’m backing the Greeks to win by at least two goals on home soil.
BET: Asian Handicap – Greece -1.5 at 2.15
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