Netherlands vs Serbia preview
The Netherlands host Serbia on October 4, 2026, at 18:45 UTC in a UEFA Nations League Group A2 fixture at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. This match serves as a quick rematch of the encounter held in Belgrade on September 27, which the Netherlands won 2-1. Under head coach Xavi, the Dutch side enters this contest sitting second in the group with five points from their opening three matches, following a 1-1 draw against Germany, their victory over Serbia, and a 2-2 draw with Greece.
Serbia currently sit at the bottom of the section with zero points after suffering three consecutive defeats in the competition. Veljko Paunović’s side opened their campaign with a 2-1 home loss to Greece, followed by the defeat to the Netherlands and a 2-0 loss to Germany. The visitors are currently on a run of five straight losses in all competitions and have not kept a clean sheet in ten matches dating back to September 2025. While the Netherlands look to complete a double over their opponents to maintain pressure on group leaders Greece, Serbia are seeking their first points of the 2026-27 campaign.