LIVE BLOG: Serbia vs Netherlands | Nations League
Serbia and the Netherlands meet again 20 years after their last encounter. The Dutch are chasing their first win under Xavi Hernández, while Serbia look to respond after a painful Nations League opener.
Serbia's lineup
Two teams looking for a response
Serbia and the Netherlands meet in the Nations League after both endured difficult starts to the competition.
The Netherlands enter the match following their painful Round of 32 elimination at the 2026 World Cup, while the Xavi Hernández era began with a 1-1 draw against Jürgen Klopp's Germany in the Nations League.
Serbia, meanwhile, come into the game after defeats in friendly matches and a home loss against Greece in their Nations League opener.
Netherlands rescued a late draw against Germany
Xavi Hernández's tenure began with a demanding test against Germany.
The Netherlands eventually rescued a 1-1 draw thanks to a decisive move from the son of former player and current Belgium head coach Mark van Bommel.
He won the ball back in midfield before delivering an outside-of-the-foot pass for Cody Gakpo, who produced an acrobatic finish in the 92nd minute to equalize.
The hosts even had another clear opportunity through Til in stoppage time.
Serbia suffered a heartbreaking comeback against Greece
Serbia's Nations League campaign began in even more painful fashion.
The hosts took an early lead against Greece at the Stadion Rajko Mitić in Belgrade, but were unable to hold onto their advantage.
Greece completed the comeback when Anastasios Douvikas struck in the 95th minute to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory.
Serbia now have another opportunity in front of their home supporters to respond.
The last Serbia vs Netherlands meeting came at the 2006 World Cup
It has been 20 years since these two national teams last faced each other.
Serbia and the Netherlands met on June 11, 2006, during the group stage of the World Cup in Germany.
The Netherlands won that match 1-0 thanks to a goal from Arjen Robben.
Two decades later, they meet again, this time in the Nations League.
Serbia vs Netherlands predicted lineups
Serbia predicted lineup:
V. Milinković-Savić; S. Eraković, N. Simić, S. Pavlović, F. Kostić; S. Lukić, V. Dragojević; A. Živković, L. Samardžić, D. Tadić; D. Vlahović.
Netherlands predicted lineup:
Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Veerman, Gravenberch, Reijnders; Summerville, Meerdink, Gakpo.
What to know before Serbia vs Netherlands
- The Netherlands drew 1-1 with Germany in Xavi Hernández's first match as head coach.
- Serbia opened their Nations League campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Greece after conceding the decisive goal in the 95th minute.
- Their last meeting came at the 2006 World Cup, when the Netherlands won 1-0 through an Arjen Robben goal.
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