Two nations still smarting from failed World Cup campaigns get their Nations League going as Serbia host Greece at the Rajko Mitic Stadium on Thursday, in a Group A2 that also features Germany and the Netherlands. There is an intriguing subplot too, with Greece led by the Serbian coach Ivan Jovanovic against a rebuilding home side.
Anthony Eadson’s Serbia vs Greece predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson narrowly favours the hosts.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia to win | 13/8 (bet365) | Serbia were poor in World Cup qualifying but still have match-winners and the backing of a passionate Belgrade crowd, and they face a Greece side who have been dismal on their travels. Ivan Jovanovic’s men have lost heavily in Scotland and Denmark and managed just two goals across four friendlies in 2026, so the hosts have every chance of getting a new era under Veljko Paunovic off to a winning start at the Marakana. |
| Both teams to score | 5/6 (BoyleSports) | Neither defence inspires much confidence, with Serbia shipping five at home to England last year and Greece conceding eleven across their last five competitive games. Both sides carry a threat in attack even amid their struggles, and opening nights between out-of-sorts teams often open up. With two leaky rearguards on show, goals at both ends looks a reasonable expectation in Belgrade. |
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How Serbia go into the game
Serbia endured a miserable World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing third behind England and Albania and losing 5-0 at home to England along the way. Their only wins came against Andorra and Latvia.
Rebuilding under Veljko Paunovic after Dragan Stojkovic’s departure, Serbia badly need a lift in front of their own fans.
How Greece go into the game
Greece also missed out on the World Cup, finishing third in their group, and have struggled on the road, losing 3-1 in Scotland and heavily to Denmark. Their 2026 friendlies brought just two goals in four games.
Managed by the Serb Ivan Jovanovic, Greece arrive in Belgrade short of goals and facing a former countryman in the opposite dugout.
Serbia vs Greece head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/11/14 | Greece | 0-2 | Serbia |
| 11/08/10 | Serbia | 0-1 | Greece |
As an independent nation, Serbia have met Greece only twice, both friendlies and one win apiece, so Thursday marks their first competitive meeting.
Serbia vs Greece predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serbia to win | 13/8 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home advantage against a poor Greece away side. |
| Both teams to score | 5/6 (BoyleSports) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Two leaky defences on show in Belgrade. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 11/10 (Paddy Power) | ⭐⭐ | Both have conceded freely against decent sides. |
| Serbia draw no bet | 11/13 (BetAhoy) | ⭐⭐ | Insurance on the hosts in a nervy opener. |
| Serbia 2-1 Greece | 9/1 (bet365) | ⭐⭐ | Our call: a narrow home win. |
Serbia vs Greece score prediction
Both sides are out of form, but Serbia’s home advantage against a Greece team who have been dreadful on the road should just about tell in a nervy opener. Score prediction: Serbia 2-1 Greece.
