Netherlands vs Serbia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Oct 2026
Netherlands vs Serbia Predictions
We think Netherlands can land a big win against Serbia. We’ll back them -2 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -122 which means money back if the favourites triumph by two and a full return if the winning margin is bigger.
This Netherlands vs Serbia betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Netherlands meet Serbia at Philips Stadion in Eindhoven, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Sunday 4 October.
The Netherlands opened their Nations League campaign with a 1-1 home draw against Germany before recording a 2-1 victory away to Serbia. Last time out, the Oranje came from two goals down to earn a 2-2 draw in Greece, enjoying 71% possession and registering five shots on target. Virgil van Dijk and Tijjani Reijnders scored the goals, with Reijnders equalising in the 89th minute.
Serbia began their Nations League campaign with a 2-1 home defeat against Greece before losing by the same scoreline to the Netherlands. Veljko Paunović's side suffered a third straight defeat last time out, losing 2-0 away to Germany. Serbia were restricted to 27% possession and managed just one shot on target in Munich.
H2H: Netherlands Won the Reverse Fixture 2-1
The Netherlands secured a 2-1 Nations League victory when these nations met at Stadion Rajko Mitić in Belgrade just a week ago. The Oranje have won each of the last four meetings with Serbia or its predecessor national teams.
| Nations League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Netherlands |
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 4 |  Serbia |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 2:6 | 0 |
5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 2.7 goals from 14.3 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. Netherlands have had 60.9% possession and 6.2 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.3 goals from 10.2 attempts and 4.2 shots on goal, while earning 3.7 corners.
Top scorer Cody Gakpo has found the net 6 times, with Virgil van Dijk and Brian Brobbey getting 3 apiece. Memphis Depay has the most assists with 3, while goalie Bart Verbruggen has recorded 2 clean sheets.
Serbia have won 4 and lost 6, with an average of 3.9 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Eagles average 46.9% possession, 5.7 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 14.2 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal.
Aleksandar Mitrovic has landed 4 goals, Dusan Vlahovic 2, with Luka Jovic and two others scoring 1. Andrija Zivkovic has had 3 assists, with Djordje Petrovic notching 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Netherlands predicted lineup (4-3-3): Bart Verbruggen (GK), Denzel Dumfries, Jurrien Timber, Virgil van Dijk, Micky van de Ven, Ryan Gravenberch, Joey Veerman, Tijjani Reijnders, Crysencio Summerville, Mexx Meerdink, Noa Lang.
Serbia predicted lineup (3-2-4-1): Djordje Petrovic (GK), Strahinja Erakovic, Nemanja Gudelj, Srdjan Babic, Kosta Nedeljkovic, Filip Kostic, Andrija Zivkovic, Nemanja Maksimovic, Stefan Dzodic, Dusan Tadic, Luka Jovic.
Main Match Prediction
We’ll wager Netherlands -2 for this Nations League clash at odds of -122. The Oranje can deliver a return if they secure a victory by a considerable margin and we’re happy to take our chances.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (competitive matches):
Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key Nations League data is helpful.
The top betting apps make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
3
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0
Serbia
Our prediction for the correct score is Netherlands to land a 3-0 victory and this is available at +510. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia) can be backed to record a minimum of one shot on goal at -125. It’s hard to turn down such attractive odds for this player when it comes to Shots on Target.
Crysencio Summerville (Netherlands) has scored two goals in his past four games on home soil. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +150 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in four straight Serbia away matches, with the previous five Netherlands games averaging 11.40 corners. We’re happy to back the -141 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re keen to place a bet builder, go for Netherlands with the -2 Asian Handicap, one or both teams drawing a blank and Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Netherlands vs Serbia Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Netherlands are convincing -625 favourites to land the spoils in this Nations League encounter, which means a 86% likelihood of securing a victory according to the current betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +1300 about Serbia.
There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Netherlands available at -204 and Serbia at +850. The third option is the draw which is priced at +220.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you’re anticipating that one team or more will draw a blank, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market is chalked up at -132.
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Mexx Meerdink is priced at +300 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of -125 to find the net anytime.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Netherlands Stats
Serbia Stats
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 60.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Netherlands vs Serbia Lineups & Team News
The latest Netherlands vs Serbia team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Nations League as well as the latest injury reports.
Netherlands Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Serbia Predicted Lineup 3-2-4-1
Netherlands Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Serbia Predicted Lineup 3-2-4-1
Previous Netherlands Lineups
Previous Serbia Lineups
Netherlands Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Xavi Hernandez
Serbia Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Belgium | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Italy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:8 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greece | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 3 | Germany | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Serbia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:6 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:4 | 9 |
| 2 | England | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11:3 | 6 |
| 3 | Croatia | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:12 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:7 | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portugal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7:3 | 9 |
| 2 | Denmark | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 3 | Norway | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Wales | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 3 |
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