Netherlands will continue their UEFA Nations League journey on Sunday as they face Serbia in their next match away from home at the Stadion Rajko Mitić.
Serbia vs Netherlands – Match preview and team news
- Date: Sunday, 27th September.
- Kick-off: 5pm BST.
- Venue: Stadion Rajko Mitic, Beograde.
Serbia team news
The biggest blow is the absence of striker Dušan Vlahović, who was forced to pull out of the international break due to a lingering calf injury.
Veteran attackers Dušan Tadić and Luka Jović are expected to shoulder the offensive burden and lead the line together.
Further tactical adjustments are anticipated in midfield and out wide. Winger Mihajlo Cvetković is likely to drop to the bench after an early substitution in the previous match, making way for the return of Saša Lukić, who is tipped to inject much-needed stability and energy into the starting lineup.
Netherlands team news
The Netherlands squad is dealing with a minor forward crisis ahead of this fixture. Striker Brian Brobbey withdrew from the camp after sustaining a hamstring strain during their 1-1 draw against Germany.
In response, head coach Xavi Hernández called up Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee as a late replacement. With Memphis Depay omitted from this international window, AZ Alkmaar youngster Mexx Meerdink is widely expected to earn his full international debut and lead the Dutch attack.
Defensively, Jurriën Timber remains a doubt and faces a late fitness test following a minor knock, while Donyell Malen is completely ruled out.
Hernández is also expected to shake up his midfield configuration, with Joey Veerman heavily tipped to replace Quinten Timber in the starting eleven after delivering a highly impactful performance off the bench in their last outing.
Form
Serbia
Serbia comes into this match in highly concerning form under head coach Veljko Paunović, having lost four of their last five matches. Their struggles were highlighted in their UEFA Nations League opener, where they squandered an early lead to suffer a 2-1 home defeat against Greece. Defensive vulnerabilities continue to plague the squad, as they are currently on a bleak ten-match streak without keeping a single clean sheet.
Netherlands
The Netherlands enters a fresh era with an unbeaten streak across their last six fixtures in normal time. Following a heartbreaking penalty-shootout elimination by Morocco in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, new manager Xavi Hernández launched his tenure with a resilient performance. The Dutch team displayed immense character in their Nations League opener, fighting back to salvage a respectable 1-1 draw against a tough Germany side.
Predicted lineups
Serbia: V Milinkovic-Savic; Simic, Erakovic, Pavlovic, Kostic; Zivkovic, Maksimovic, S Milinkovic-Savic, Lukic; Jovic, Tadic
Netherlands: Verbruggen; Dumfries, Van Hecke, Van Dijk, Van de Ven; Gravenberch, Veerman, Summerville, Reijnders, Gakpo; Meerdink
How to watch Serbia vs Netherlands?
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