The two leading sides in League A Group 2 will battle it out for top honors when Greece host Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday.
Greece have made a perfect start to the campaign, winning both of their opening matches, leaving them on six points.
Ivan Jovanović’s side began with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Serbia before producing one of the results of the early Nations League campaign by defeating Germany 1-0 away from home.
The Netherlands, meanwhile, have four points from their first two matches after drawing 1-1 with Germany and beating Serbia 2-1 in Belgrade.
New head coach Xavi Hernández is still implementing his footballing philosophy, but the Dutch have already shown encouraging signs.
The Netherlands enter the match unbeaten in their last seven matches after 90 minutes and need to get all three points here to qualify top.
Here is our predicted outcome for the crucial encounter.
What time does Greece vs Netherlands start?
The match kicks off at 9:45PM E.A.T at the Toumba Stadium
Greece vs Netherlands team news
Anastasios Douvikas and Dimitris Kourbelis have been instrumental for the Greeks, both scoring in their opening games and will start here.
Greece are expected to retain much of the core that produced their opening two Nations League victories.
The Dutch have been inconsistent in front of goal after leaving out all-time record scorer Memphis Depay of the squad.
Cody Gakpo has stepped in and scored one goal, but the Liverpool forward has withdrawn from the squad with a knee injury.
Brian Brobbey is also unavailable after suffering a hamstring injury during the 1-1 draw with Germany.
The latest projected lineup has Denzel Dumfries, Jan Paul van Hecke, Virgil van Dijk and Micky van de Ven forming an unchanged defensive line.
Mexx Meerdink will lead the attacking line, supported by Crysencio Summerville with Joshua Zirkzee settling for a place on the bench.
Greece vs Netherlands head-to-head and current form
Greece have won one of the previous meetings, there has been one draw, while the Netherlands have won nine.
The Dutch have scored 24 goals compared with Greece’s three across those meetings.
Current form:
Greece – WWLDD
Netherlands – WDLWW
Greece vs Netherlands previous games
- Greece 0-1 Netherlands (October 16, 2023)
- Netherlands 3-0 Greece (September 7, 2023)
- Netherlands 1-2 Greece (September 1, 2016)
- Netherlands 4-0 Greece (April 28, 2004)
- Greece 0-2 Netherlands (December 4, 1991)
Greece vs Netherlands prediction
The Netherlands have the stronger historical record and enter the match with an impressive unbeaten run after 90 minutes. They also have considerable quality throughout their squad.
However, Greece have won their first two group matches and have home advantage. This makes a goal market more attractive.
Prediction – Both teams to score – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!