Liam Duckstein
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Netherlands host Serbia in the UEFA Nations League on 4 October 2026, with the figures below current as of 2 October 2026. In Group B, Netherlands sit second with five points from three games, while Serbia are fourth with none from their three outings – both sides occupy the same group table, so the gap between them is directly comparable.
Head-to-Head Record
Across all 2 recorded meetings between these sides, Netherlands have won both, scoring 3 goals to Serbia’s 1, for an average of 2 goals per meeting. The record spans two decades – a 1-0 FIFA World Cup win for Netherlands in 2006 and a 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory in their most recent meeting on 27 September 2026, when Netherlands won away in Serbia. With only two games on record, this is a limited head-to-head sample rather than an established rivalry, and recent form and the current Nations League context carry more weight than the history here.
| Date | Match | Score | Competition | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-27 | Serbia vs Netherlands | 1-2 | UEFA Nations League | 2026-2027 |
| 2006-06-11 | Netherlands vs Serbia | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | 2006 |
Netherlands: Recent Form
Netherlands head into this fixture unbeaten in their last six matches (W3 D3 L0), a run that reads D W D D W W. They have scored freely, averaging 2.33 goals for and 1.17 against per game for a points-per-game return of 2.00, though they have not kept a clean sheet in this run. Their most recent outing was a 2-2 draw away to Greece, preceded by the 2-1 win over Serbia themselves on 27 September.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | A | Greece | UEFA Nations League | 2-2 | D |
| 2026-09-27 | A | Serbia | UEFA Nations League | 2-1 | W |
| 2026-09-24 | H | Germany | UEFA Nations League | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-06-30 | H | Morocco | FIFA World Cup | 1-1 | D |
| 2026-06-25 | A | Tunisia | FIFA World Cup | 3-1 | W |
| 2026-06-20 | H | Sweden | FIFA World Cup | 5-1 | W |
Serbia: Recent Form
Serbia’s form is starkly different: one win in their last six (W1 D0 L5), with 5 goals scored and 15 conceded, and a points-per-game average of just 0.50. Three of those six matches were friendlies, so only half of the run reflects competitive football – among the competitive games, a 0-2 loss to Germany and the 1-2 defeat to Netherlands themselves most recently. Serbia have failed to score in two of the six and have not kept a clean sheet.
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Competition | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | A | Germany | UEFA Nations League | 0-2 | L |
| 2026-09-27 | H | Netherlands | UEFA Nations League | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-09-24 | H | Greece | UEFA Nations League | 1-2 | L |
| 2026-06-05 | A | Mexico | International Friendly | 1-5 | L |
| 2026-05-31 | A | Cabo Verde | International Friendly | 0-3 | L |
| 2026-03-31 | H | Saudi Arabia | International Friendly | 2-1 | W |
Form and Record at a Glance
- Netherlands have won both of the 2 recorded meetings between the sides, scoring 3 goals to Serbia’s 1.
- Netherlands are unbeaten in their last six matches (W3 D3 L0), averaging 2.33 goals for and 1.17 against.
- Serbia have won just once in their last six matches (W1 D0 L5), averaging 0.83 goals for and 2.50 against.
- Netherlands sit second in Group B of the UEFA Nations League with 5 points; Serbia are fourth with none from three games.
- Neither side has kept a clean sheet across their last six matches.
- Three of Serbia’s last six matches were friendlies, compared to none for Netherlands.
How Netherlands and Serbia Compare
Netherlands’ points-per-game of 2.00 is well clear of Serbia’s 0.50 over the same six-match window, and that gap is echoed in Group B of the UEFA Nations League, where Netherlands sit second with five points and a positive goal difference while Serbia sit fourth with none. Netherlands have also been sharper at both ends of the pitch, averaging more goals for and fewer against than Serbia across their respective runs.
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FAQ
How many times have Netherlands and Serbia met?
The two sides have met twice on record, with Netherlands winning both meetings – a 1-0 FIFA World Cup win in 2006 and a 2-1 UEFA Nations League win on 27 September 2026.
What is Netherlands’ current form going into this match?
Netherlands have won three and drawn three of their last six matches, remaining unbeaten with a 2.00 points-per-game average heading into this fixture.
What is Serbia’s current form going into this match?
Serbia have won just once in their last six matches, three of which were friendlies, and arrive with a 0.50 points-per-game average and no clean sheets in that run.
Where do Netherlands and Serbia stand in the Nations League table?
Netherlands are second in Group B with five points from three games, while Serbia are fourth with none, though both are measured within the same group.