Liam Duckstein
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Greece and Serbia meet in the UEFA Nations League on Monday 16 November 2026, and these predicted line-ups set out how both sides are likely to be selected. The main selection question is the absentee list: Greece have no absentees recorded, while Serbia are without Aleksandar Stankovic, which is where the shape of the midfield could change.
Greece Predicted XI
Greece are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, the shape their coach Ivan Jovanovic prefers. This is a settled side on the evidence used here, with 10 of the projected XI having started their last match. Konstantinos Tzolakis in goal and Fotis Ioannidis up front both stand out, each having started the one recent line-up this projection is built on. Because only one recent line-up is available, this expected XI should be treated as tentative.
Greece predicted XI: Konstantinos Tzolakis; Konstantinos Mavropanos, Panagiotis Retsos, Llazaros Rota, Konstantinos Tsimikas; Christos Tzolis, Athanasios Androutsos, Konstantinos Karetsas, Nectarios Triantis, Anastasios Bakasetas; Fotis Ioannidis
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 12 | Konstantinos Tzolakis | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Konstantinos Mavropanos | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 5 | Panagiotis Retsos | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Llazaros Rota | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 21 | Konstantinos Tsimikas | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 10 | Christos Tzolis | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 15 | Athanasios Androutsos | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 19 | Konstantinos Karetsas | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | — | Nectarios Triantis | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Anastasios Bakasetas | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 8 | Fotis Ioannidis | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Predicted Serbia Line-up
Serbia are expected to set up in a 4-2-3-1, which is also the preferred shape of their coach Veljko Paunovic. The side is largely settled, with 9 of the projected XI starting their last match. Vanja Milinković-Savić in goal and Mihajlo Cvetkovic in attack are the names with the clearest claim, though again this rests on a single recent line-up and remains a tentative picture of the likely selection.
Serbia predicted XI: Vanja Milinković-Savić; Kosta Nedeljkovic, Nikola Milenković, Stefan Gudelj, Srdjan Babic; Lazar Samardzic, Stefan Džodić, Sergej Milinković-Savić, Vanja Dragojević, Vasilije Kostov; Mihajlo Cvetkovic
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 23 | Vanja Milinković-Savić | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 2 | Kosta Nedeljkovic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Nikola Milenković | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 6 | Stefan Gudelj | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 15 | Srdjan Babic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 11 | Lazar Samardzic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 17 | Stefan Džodić | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 20 | Sergej Milinković-Savić | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 5 | Vanja Dragojević | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| M | 22 | Vasilije Kostov | 0/1 | 0/1 |
| F | 7 | Mihajlo Cvetkovic | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Team News and Confirmed Absentees
No absentees are recorded for Greece at this stage, so the Greece team news is clean and the predicted line-up carries no injury or suspension gaps. Should the picture change before kick-off, Vangelis Pavlidis is the bench name best placed to come in, having started among the available options.
Serbia’s team news centres on Aleksandar Stankovic, who is out injured. His absence thins the midfield, which is the line the predicted XI has to rebuild around. Dušan Tadić and Petar Sukacev are the bench options with a start to their name, and Tadić is the more likely to come in for a midfield berth.
| Player | Pos | Status | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleksandar Stankovic | M | injured | Hamstring Injury |
How We Predict These XIs
Both projections are built from the one recent line-up available for each side, and recent matches count for more than older ones when that history is longer. Players confirmed injured or suspended are removed before the XI is filled, and the formation follows each coach’s preferred shape. This is a projection that can change when the official team is announced.
Read also: Greece vs Serbia Prediction: 16.11.2026 UEFA Nations League
Read also: Greece vs Serbia Head-to-Head: Record, Stats & Form (Updated November 2026)
FAQ
Who is predicted to start in goal for Greece and Serbia?
Konstantinos Tzolakis is the predicted goalkeeper for Greece, while Vanja Milinković-Savić is expected to start in goal for Serbia. Both are projected from the single recent line-up used here.
What formation will Greece vs Serbia line up in?
Both Greece and Serbia are projected to line up in a 4-2-3-1, which matches the preferred shape of each coach. The predicted line-ups are tentative given the limited recent history.
Who is unavailable for Serbia in this match?
Aleksandar Stankovic is out injured for Serbia. No absentees are recorded for Greece at this stage.
When do Greece and Serbia kick off, and are these predicted line-ups confirmed?
Greece and Serbia kick off on Monday 16 November 2026. These predicted line-ups are not official team announcements and may change before the official team is named.