Serbia host Netherlands at Rajko Mitić in UEFA Nations League group game on September 27, 2026
Serbia will host the Netherlands at the Rajko Mitić Stadium in a UEFA Nations League 2026-27 group-stage match on September 27, 2026, with both sides arriving off contrasting results from their previous fixtures.
Serbia enter this second group-stage game after a 1-2 loss to Greece in which they took an early lead but conceded twice in the second half, leaving Veljko Paunović’s side under pressure despite home advantage. The Netherlands come into the encounter following a 1-1 draw with Germany, scoring a final-minute equaliser, and are set to play away under the leadership of Xavi; the preview notes the Oranje should not be under much pressure due to better squad quality.
In Serbia’s previous match Andrija Živković was the only goalscorer, giving his team a one-goal lead in just under five minutes; the report describes the 30-year-old as able to control the midfield and contribute in the final third. That early strike ultimately proved insufficient as Serbia conceded two second-half goals to lose 1-2.
For the Netherlands, Cody Gakpo supplied the crucial equaliser against Germany, a goal in the final minute that salvaged a 1-1 draw. The preview states he will again be deployed on the left flank, describes him as a Liverpool star and predicts he will remain a constant threat to opposing defences.
The match preview emphasises Serbia’s need for a stronger defensive showing, warning that “silly mistakes like these will cost them more games” if repeated, and highlights the pressure on Paunović’s team despite hosting the fixture. Conversely, the Netherlands are described as aiming to assert control from the start of the match while operating away from home.
This fixture serves as Serbia’s second group-stage match in the UEFA Nations League 2026-27, while the Netherlands head into their next Nations League encounter on the road; both teams will seek points that affect their standing in the group.
