Germany vs Serbia Match Preview, Teams Lineups, and Key Players

Allianz Arena hosts a key Group B meeting between Germany and Serbia on Thursday, October 1, as the two sides meet in Matchday 3 of the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. The game gets underway at 11:45 PM Pakistan time.

Germany have managed only one point from their first two matches, while Serbia remain without a point after back-to-back defeats. With Greece setting the pace on six points, both teams have plenty to play for as they look to climb the Group B table.

Germany vs Serbia Preview

Germany enter the match looking for their first win of the Nations League campaign. They have drawn one and lost one of their opening two fixtures, scoring one goal and conceding two.

The German side currently sit third in Group B with one point. Their latest results have left them behind Greece and the Netherlands, making the home fixture against Serbia an important opportunity to move up the table.

Playing at Allianz Arena could give Germany an added boost, but they will need to improve their attacking output. Scoring only once across two matches has been a concern, particularly with Greece already six points clear at the top.

Serbia have had an even more difficult start. They have lost both matches and sit bottom of Group B without a point. They have scored twice but conceded four goals.

Serbia will need a stronger defensive performance against Germany while making better use of their chances in attack. A positive result in Munich could give them a route back into the group battle.

Germany, meanwhile, will look to control possession and create more opportunities in the final third. The hosts will also need to avoid giving Serbia space on the counterattack.

Germany vs Serbia Head-to-Head

Germany and Serbia have faced each other several times in major international tournaments and competitive fixtures.

Their meetings have produced closely contested matches, including games at the FIFA World Cup and UEFA competitions.

The upcoming Nations League fixture gives both teams another chance to add to their history, with Germany looking for their first victory and Serbia aiming to get their campaign back on track.

Key Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	Germany vs Serbia
Competition	UEFA Nations League 2026-27
League	League A
Group	Group B
Matchday	3 of 6
Date	Thursday, October 1, 2026
Kick-off	11:45 PM Pakistan time
Venue	Allianz Arena, Munich
Germany Coach	Jürgen Klopp
Serbia Coach	Veljko Paunović

Germany Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

• Goalkeeper: Noah Atubolu (or Finn Dahmen)
• Defenders: Waldemar Anton, Yann Bisseck, Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum
• Defensive Midfielders: Aleksandar Pavlović, Yannik Engelhardt
• Attacking Midfielders: Serge Gnabry, Florian Wirtz, Bambasé Conté
• Forward: Nick Woltemade (or Jonathan Burkardt) 

Serbia Predicted XI (3-4-2-1)

• Goalkeeper: Vanja Milinković-Savić
• Defenders: Strahinja Pavlović, Nikola Milenković, Strahinja Eraković
• Midfielders: Kosta Nedeljković, Ivan Ilić, Aleksandar Stanković, Aleksa Terzić
• Attacking Midfielders: Lazar Samardžić, Dušan Tadić
• Forward: Luka Jović (or Aleksandar Mitrović) 

Germany vs Serbia Key Player Battles

Germany Attack vs Serbia Defence

Germany have scored only once in their opening two matches, so their attacking players will need to be more effective in front of goal. Serbia's defence faces the task of limiting Germany's movement around the box.

Serbia Attack vs Germany Defence

Serbia have scored twice despite losing both matches. Their forwards could look to exploit spaces behind the German defence, particularly when Germany commit players forward.

Midfield Battle

The midfield contest could play a major role in determining the flow of the game. Germany will look to control possession, while Serbia could focus on winning the ball and launching quick attacks.

Finishing in the Final Third

Both teams have struggled to turn results in their favour during the opening two matchdays. Germany have scored once, while Serbia have conceded four, making efficiency in both penalty areas an important factor.

Germany vs Serbia Nations League Campaign

Germany currently sit third in Group B with one point from two matches. They have scored one goal and conceded two.

Serbia are fourth with no points after two defeats. They have scored two goals and conceded four.

Team	Played	Wins	Draws	Losses	Points
Greece	2	2	0	0	6
Netherlands	2	1	1	0	4
Germany	2	0	1	1	1
Serbia	2	0	0	2	0

Watch Germany vs Serbia Live on tapmad

Football fans in Pakistan and Bangladesh can watch Germany vs Serbia live on tapmad as both teams meet in an important Group B clash. The match kicks off at 11:45 PM Pakistan time on Thursday, October 1, at Allianz Arena in Munich.