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Serbia vs Greece: Nations League Opener Exposes Two Very Different Trajectories. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
Serbia's limited scoring record excluding Andorra and absence of key forwards Mitrovic and Vlahovic suggest a low-scoring game. Greece's winless 2026 form and low goal output reinforce this, despite Serbia's defensive fragility. The match is expected to produce two or fewer goals overall.
The 1-1 scoreline balances Serbia's limited scoring without Mitrovic against Greece's strong Nations League away record and attacking depth, suggesting a competitive, low-margin draw.
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Serbia and Greece begin their UEFA Nations League campaigns at Stadion Rajko Mitic with the same immediate objective but rather different problems to solve.
Serbia vs Greece — bet365 Market Snapshot
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Serbia and Greece bring contrasting strengths, leaving this market finely balanced.
Serbia hold one clear edge, but Greece still carry enough threat to respond.
Serbia hold one clear edge, but Greece still carry enough threat to respond.
Serbia hold one clear edge, but Greece still carry enough threat to respond.
Three Punchy Stats
- Serbia scored nine goals in World Cup qualifying, but six came against Andorra. Just three goals across their other qualifiers points to an attacking issue that becomes more relevant without Vlahovic and Mitrovic.
- Greece won their last four Nations League away matches, beating England, the Republic of Ireland, Finland and Scotland. That sequence gives their trip to Belgrade considerably more substance than their winless 2026 record suggests.
- Serbia lost three of their four 2026 friendlies, with the defeats to Spain, Cape Verde and Mexico producing an 11-1 aggregate score. Their Nations League opener therefore arrives with defensive concerns sitting alongside an already limited recent scoring return.
Goals and Results
Recent attacking records for Serbia and Greece are shown below.
Goals Conceded
Recent defensive records for Serbia and Greece are shown below.
Both missed the 2026 World Cup after third-place finishes in qualifying, yet their recent direction has diverged. Serbia have lost three of four friendlies this year, conceding heavily and arriving without several established players. Greece are also winless in 2026, but their rise through consecutive Nations League divisions, strong recent away record in this competition and emerging attacking talent give this fixture a different complexion from their current results alone.
Serbia’s attacking problem runs deeper than recent defeats
The most damaging feature of Serbia’s form is not simply that they have lost to Spain, Cape Verde and Mexico in 2026. It is how little attacking return has accompanied those defeats.
Those three losses produced an aggregate score of 11-1, continuing a concern already visible during World Cup qualifying. Serbia scored nine goals in that campaign, but six came against Andorra. Remove those matches and they managed only three.
That is a significant context for a side now missing Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic. Mitrovic’s absence removes a player with 15 Nations League goals, while Luka Jovic is among those in contention to lead the attack.
Dusan Tadic’s return following his international retirement after Euro 2024 therefore carries added significance. At 37 and potentially approaching his 112th cap, he offers experience at a point when Serbia are short of several established figures, although his recall also underlines the contrast with a Greek squad containing a much younger group of attacking options.
Greece’s Nations League record changes the mood
Greece’s 2026 results hardly suggest irresistible momentum. They have drawn away to Hungary and Sweden and lost 1-0 at home to Paraguay and Italy.
Their Nations League record is much harder to dismiss.
Ivan Jovanovic’s side have climbed from League C into League A through consecutive promotions, securing their place at this level with a 3-1 playoff victory over Scotland. More strikingly for a trip to Belgrade, Greece won all four of their away matches in their previous Nations League campaign, defeating England, the Republic of Ireland, Finland and Scotland.
That creates an unusual contrast: a side without a win this year travelling to face opponents whose own recent difficulties look considerably more severe.
Youth gives Greece another route forward
Charalampos Kostoulas arrives with four goal involvements across his last two Premier League appearances, although he remains without an international goal after four caps. His club form offers Greece an attacking option carrying immediate momentum even if it has not yet translated to the national side.
Christos Tzolis is another contender in attack, while teenagers Konstantinos Karetsas and Christos Mouzakitis are pushing for midfield involvement. Georgios Masouras, Vangelis Pavlidis and Anastasios Douvikas add further attacking alternatives within the squad.
Serbia, by contrast, must balance experience with enforced change. Nikola Milenkovic, Predrag Rajkovic, Vlahovic and Mitrovic are all unavailable, while Stefan Dzodic, Petar Sukacev and Lazar Nikolic could make their debuts.
For Veljko Paunovic, who offered to resign after the 3-0 defeat to Cape Verde in May, the challenge is therefore wider than reversing one poor result. Serbia need greater attacking efficiency while adapting to notable absences against opponents whose recent Nations League away performances suggest they are comfortable travelling.
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Selection: Under 2.5 Goals. This market is settled by the combined number of goals in normal time. The selected line determines how many goals are needed for the bet to win.
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Selection: Serbia vs Greece 1-1. Predict the exact score at the end of 90 minutes plus stoppage time. Extra time and penalties do not count unless the bookmaker states otherwise.
🎯 Pick 1: Under 2.5 Goals @ 8/11
Serbia enter this UEFA Nations League opener at Stadion Rajko Mitic with primary attacking concerns that point directly towards a low goal total. Across their World Cup qualifying campaign, six of their nine total goals arrived in two matches against Andorra, leaving a aggregate return of just three goals scored across their remaining qualifying fixtures. That underlying shortage of scoring output is compounded by squad absences, with primary forwards Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic both unavailable. Veljko Paunovic is forced to rely on Luka Jovic alongside 37-year-old Dusan Tadic, who returns from international retirement after Euro 2024 to provide experience to a weakened frontline.
Greece arrive with a matching sequence of low-scoring results throughout 2026. Ivan Jovanovic’s side are winless this year, recording away draws against Hungary and Sweden alongside 1-0 home defeats to Paraguay and Italy. While Greece secured promotion to League A by defeating Scotland in a playoff and won all four away games in their previous Nations League campaign, their recent outings have lacked finishing precision. Young forward Charalampos Kostoulas brings club momentum following four Premier League goal involvements, yet remains without an international goal after four caps. Facing a Serbian setup adjusting to personnel changes, Greece’s patient away style favours a controlled tempo.
The principal counter-argument stems from Serbia’s recent defensive display in friendlies, having conceded 11 goals across losses to Spain, Cape Verde, and Mexico in 2026. However, with Serbia lacking their main goal scorers and Greece averaging limited output this year, a low total goal count remains the most grounded outcome.
🎯 Tactical Indicators
- Serbia scored only three goals across six World Cup qualifiers excluding Andorra matches.
- Greece are winless in 2026, drawing away to Hungary and Sweden while conceding just once in two home fixtures.
- Serbia are without top scorers Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic.
Risk Factor: Serbia conceded 11 goals in three 2026 friendlies; a defensive collapse could allow three or more goals.
Key Tactical Mismatch
Won all 4 away matches in their previous campaign, defeating England, Republic of Ireland, Finland, and Scotland.
Conceded 11 goals in three 2026 friendlies while adjusting to key absences including defender Nikola Milenkovic.
⚔️ Pick 2: Serbia vs Greece 1-1 @ 5/1
Scoreline Probability Rationale: Serbia’s goal shortage without Mitrovic balances against Greece’s strong away record in this competition for a level outcome.
Explaining a 1-1 exact score requires establishing why both teams possess sufficient evidence to score once without either side pulling away. Serbia’s case for a goal relies on home advantage at Stadion Rajko Mitic and the return of Dusan Tadic, who brings 111 caps of experience to guide an altered team. Even with Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic absent, Serbia found the net in their recent 3-1 defeat to Mexico and retain options through Luka Jovic. However, Serbia’s return of three goals across six non-Andorra qualifiers illustrates why scoring multiple goals against Greece’s organised setup remains unlikely.
Greece’s path to a goal is supported by their strong Nations League away precedent and attacking depth. Ivan Jovanovic’s side won all four away fixtures in their previous Nations League campaign, including victories over England and Scotland. With Premier League forward Charalampos Kostoulas, Christos Tzolis, Vangelis Pavlidis, and Anastasios Douvikas available, Greece possess varied attacking options. This group can capitalize on a Serbian defence missing Nikola Milenkovic and goalkeeper Predrag Rajkovic, which conceded 11 goals across three friendlies this year.
Greece’s consecutive away draws against Hungary and Sweden in 2026 reinforce the pattern of competitive, low-margin results on the road. While Serbia’s recent defensive fragility leaves them open to conceding, their own need for a result at home combined with Greece’s winless start to 2026 points to a balanced 1-1 draw, though exact scorelines remain naturally fragile to any late goal.
Risk Factor: A clean sheet or late winning goal would invalidate the exact 1-1 scoreline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Under 2.5 Goals mean for Serbia vs Greece?
Under 2.5 Goals means the combined total score is two goals or fewer at full-time.
What needs to happen for the Serbia vs Greece 1-1 bet to win?
The match must finish exactly 1-1 after 90 minutes plus stoppage time.
Why is Serbia's scoring record important for this match?
Serbia scored nine goals in qualifying, but six came against Andorra, showing a low-scoring trend.
How does Greece's recent 2026 form impact the goal expectation?
Greece are winless in 2026 with low-scoring results, supporting an Under 2.5 Goals prediction.
Does Greece's away record in the Nations League suggest they can score?
Greece won all four away matches in their previous Nations League campaign, showing scoring ability.
How does Dusan Tadic's return influence Serbia's chance of scoring?
Tadic's experience provides creativity, aiding Serbia's goal chances despite striker absences.
