Netherlands vs Serbia: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Netherlands welcome Serbia to Philips Stadion for a UEFA Nations League fixture on Sunday 4 October (19:45 WAT). In the table, Netherlands are 1st on 8 points after 4 matches; Serbia are 4th with 0.
Current form
Netherlands, last 5: DWDDW Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with Greece, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 0 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.3 a game lately.
Serbia, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Germany, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Netherlands, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for Serbia.
Head to head
When they last met (27 Sep 2026) it ended Serbia 1–2 Netherlands.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Netherlands 2.3 xG, Serbia 0.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 52%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Netherlands 77%, draw 14%, Serbia 9%.
GG/NG: GG (52%) at 2.00.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (52%, odds 2.00 – longer than our fair 1.93, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Netherlands 2–1 Serbia. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Netherlands77%fair 1.30 · @1.15
Draw14%fair 7.07 · @7.00
Serbia9%fair 11.52 · @13.00
2.83Expected goals
2.27Netherlands xG
0.56Serbia xG
52%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–015%
1–013%
3–011%
2–19%
1–18%
4–06%
From our goals model: Netherlands 2.3 – 0.6 Serbia expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 52% chance, at bookmaker odds of 2.00.
Who will win Netherlands vs Serbia?
On our numbers Netherlands have a 77% chance of winning, the draw 14% and Serbia 9%.
How many goals will there be in Netherlands vs Serbia?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 52% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Netherlands vs Serbia?
Our predicted score is Netherlands 2–1 Serbia, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Netherlands vs Serbia?
Netherlands vs Serbia (UEFA Nations League) kicks off on Sunday 4 October 2026 at 19:45 (West Africa Time) at Philips Stadion.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.