Germany will look to turn their Nations League campaign around when they host a struggling Serbia side at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Read our comprehensive Germany vs Serbia prediction, free betting tips, head-to-head stats, and predicted lineups.

Match Overview & Key Information

• Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026

• Kick-off Time: 18:45 UTC

• Competition: UEFA Nations League 2026/27 (Group A2, Matchday 3)

• Venue: Allianz Arena (Munich, Germany)

Germany vs Serbia Match Preview

Germany head into Matchday 3 under increasing pressure after managing just a single point from their opening two Nations League fixtures. Despite dominating possession and territorial control, Die Mannschaft have lacked clinical execution in the final third. Returning to Munich, manager and players alike know that high possession figures mean nothing without converting chances inside the penalty box.

Joshua Kimmich remains central to Germany’s transition play, while Florian Wirtz will be tasked with finding pockets of space between Serbia’s defensive lines. With several key attackers unavailable, Germany will rely heavily on wing play to stretch Serbia’s compact low block.

Serbia, on the other hand, enter this clash after back-to-back defeats. Receiving four goals in two matches highlights key vulnerabilities in their defensive organization, particularly when faced with rapid positional interchange. While Serbia possess the physical stature to fight for second balls and threaten from set-pieces, sitting deep in Munich for 90 minutes will invite relentless pressure.

Team News & Predicted Lineups

Germany Team News

Germany will be without several key figures for this fixture. Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Leon Goretzka, and Assan Ouedraogo are all ruled out through injury.

• Germany Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Nübel; Vagnoman, Bisseck, Tah, Brown; Kimmich, Nmecha; Adeyemi, Wirtz, Schade; Burkardt.

Serbia Team News

Serbia face selection concerns of their own, with star forwards Dušan Vlahović and Aleksandar Mitrović listed as doubtful for the trip to Munich.

• Serbia Predicted XI (5-4-1): V. Milinković-Savić; Nedeljković, Gudelj, Babić, Pavlović, Terzić; Živković, A. Stanković, Lukić, S. Milinković-Savić; Joveljić.

Germany vs Serbia Head-to-Head & Form Guide

Head-to-Head Record

In their last 3 meetings under the modern Serbian setup, the record is completely balanced:

• Germany Wins: 1

• Draws: 1

• Serbia Wins: 1

Recent Form

• Germany Last 5 Matches: W-D-L-D-L (Avg 1.0 goals scored, 1.2 goals conceded per match)

• Serbia Last 5 Matches: W-L-L-L-L (Avg 1.0 goals scored, 2.6 goals conceded per match)

EaglePredict Betting Tips & Key Predictions

1. Correct Score Prediction: Germany 2-0 Serbia

Germany need a convincing performance to restore confidence, but their current squad absences mean a runaway blowout is unlikely. Serbia’s defensive struggles point toward a home win, but Germany are expected to manage the game once they secure a lead.

2. Under/Over 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals

In their last 5 outings, Germany have averaged just 1.0 goal scored per match. With both teams averaging a goal per game and missing primary goalscorers, this fixture favors a controlled 2-0 scoreline rather than a high-scoring end-to-end battle.

3. Total Corners: Under 9.5 Corners

Across their first two Nations League games, Germany averaged 4.5 corners per match, while Serbia averaged 2.5. Even with Germany dominating possession in Serbia's half, total corner generation is projected to stay around 9.

4. Total Bookings: Over 3.5 Yellow Cards

Given Serbia’s need to break up Germany's central buildup and resort to tactical fouls on the wings, physical intensity will be high. Germany averaged 1.0 yellow card and Serbia 1.5 in their opening fixtures, but the high stakes in Munich should push card counts up.

Summary of EaglePredict Expert Tips