2026-2027 Nations League: Serbia vs. Germany, Probable Lineups

Serbia and Germany will face off on Friday evening at 8:45 p.m. in a match for Matchday 5 of the Nations League group stage. The two national teams come into the match on different trajectories: the hosts are still searching for their first points, while the Germans have five points after the first four matchdays, alternating between positive results and a few missteps. Germany therefore cannot afford any more mistakes if it wants to stay in contention for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Serbia is expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, with V. Milinkovic-Savic in goal and a defensive line consisting of Gudelj, Milenkovic, and Babic. Nedeljkovic and Dzodic are expected to play on the wings, while S. Milinkovic-Savic, Samardzic, and Zivkovic are expected in midfield. Up front, Tadic is expected to partner with Cvetkovic, with Mitrovic ready to serve as an important substitute during the match.

Germany is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Ter Stegen is the favorite to start in goal, with Treu and Brown on the flanks and Tah and Schlotterbeck in the center of the defense. Kimmich and Pavlovic are expected to start in front of the back line, though Nmecha remains in contention for a spot. In the attacking midfield, Karl, Wirtz, and Scherhant are the favorites to play behind Havertz, the German team’s main attacking threat.

Probable Lineups

SERBIA (3-5-2): V. Milinkovic-Savic; Gudelj, Milenkovic, Babic; Nedeljkovic, S. Milinkovic-Savic, Samardzic, Zivkovic, Dzodic; Tadic, Cvetkovic. Head Coach: Veljko Paunovic.

GERMANY (4-2-3-1): Ter Stegen; Treu, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Karl, Wirtz, Scherhant; Havertz. Head Coach: Jurgen Klopp