Greece vs Germany Preview: Germany Look to Respond After Shock Defeat

Germany will look to respond when they face Greece again on Sunday, October 4, in a UEFA Nations League clash at the Toumba Stadium. The visitors enter the game after recovering with a 2-0 win over Serbia, while Greece will be full of confidence after their shock 1-0 victory over Germany in the previous meeting.

The Greece vs Germany encounter is scheduled for 11:45 PM PKT, with both sides looking to strengthen their position in the Nations League.

Greece vs Germany Key Match Details

• Match: Greece vs Germany
• Competition: UEFA Nations League
• Venue: Toumba Stadium
• Group: Group B
• Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026
• Time: 11:45 PM PKT
• Germany Manager: Jurgen Klopp
• Greece Manager: Ivan Jovanovic

Greece vs Germany Preview

Greece have emerged as one of the surprise teams of the 2026-27 Nations League campaign. Ivan Jovanović's side has built its success around a compact defensive structure and quick attacking transitions.

Their 1-0 win over Germany last week demonstrated that approach perfectly. Greece allowed Germany to dominate possession but remained difficult to break down before Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal in the 74th minute.

The hosts also arrive after an entertaining 2-2 draw against the Netherlands, where they had initially established a two-goal advantage. That result has added further belief to a team already enjoying an impressive campaign.

Germany, meanwhile, responded strongly against Serbia. Florian Wirtz and Tom Bischof scored in the 2-0 victory, giving Jürgen Klopp's side some much-needed momentum.

Germany are still dealing with notable absences. Jamal Musiala is unavailable with a thigh injury, while Kai Havertz has returned early to Arsenal. Klopp has therefore continued to rely on a younger group as he shapes his team.

The tactical contest should be straightforward. Germany are expected to control possession and attack through the half-spaces, while Greece will look for opportunities to counter when the German full-backs move forward.

Greece vs Germany Head-to-Heads (Last 5)

Germany have historically enjoyed the better record in this fixture, but Greece changed the recent narrative with their victory last week.

• September 27, 2026: Germany 0-1 Greece
• June 7, 2024: Germany 2-1 Greece
• June 22, 2012: Germany 4-2 Greece
• June 2, 2001: Greece 2-4 Germany
• September 2, 2000: Germany 2-0 Greece

The latest result gives Greece a significant psychological advantage heading into the rematch, while Germany will be determined to avoid another frustrating attacking display.

Greece vs Germany Predicted Playing XIs

Greece Expected XI (4-4-2)

Tzolakis (GK), Saliakas, Mavropanos, Retsos, Tsimikas, Masouras, Kourbelis, Karetsas, Androutsos, Pavlidis (C), Ioannidis

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

Urbig (GK), Treu, Thiaw, Anton (C), Mittelstadt, Pavlovic, Bischof, Wirtz, Scherhant, Woltemade, El Mala

Key Player Battles

Dimitrios Kourbelis vs Florian Wirtz

This could be the most important battle in midfield. Wirtz remains Germany's main creative outlet and will be expected to find openings against Greece's compact defensive shape.

Kourbelis will have the difficult job of disrupting the German playmaker. The Greece midfielder already made a decisive contribution in the previous meeting by scoring the winner and breaking up German attacks.

Konstantinos Mavropanos vs Nick Woltemade

Woltemade's physical presence gives Germany a different option in attack, but the young forward faces a major test against Mavropanos.

The Greece centre-back impressed in the previous meeting and will look to prevent Woltemade from establishing himself as a target inside the penalty area. Germany will need their striker to hold the ball effectively and create room for runners from midfield.

Vangelis Pavlidis vs Malick Thiaw

Pavlidis represents one of Greece's biggest threats on the counter. His intelligent movement can exploit gaps behind an advancing defence, making his duel with Thiaw particularly important.

The Germany defender will have to judge his positioning carefully. A high defensive line could give Pavlidis opportunities to attack the space behind the back four.

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