2026-2027 Nations League: Netherlands vs. Greece, Probable Lineups

The Netherlands and Greece will face off on Friday evening at 8:45 p.m. at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam in a match for Matchday 5 of the Nations League group stage. Both national teams remain undefeated and share the top spot in Group A2 with eight points, the result of two wins and two draws. In their last head-to-head match, played in October in Greece, the game ended in a 2-2 draw after the Dutch staged a comeback, managing to overcome a two-goal deficit. The match in Amsterdam therefore represents a crucial step in the race to qualify for the quarterfinals.

The Netherlands is expected to line up in a 4-3-3 formation. Verbruggen will be in goal, with Timber, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, and Maatsen in defense. In midfield, De Jong, Veerman, and Reijnders will start, while Summerville, Malen, and Gakpo are expected to lead the attack. Van Dijk and Brobbey are out due to injury.

Greece is expected to respond with a 4-4-2 formation, relying on Pavlidis and Ioannidis up front. Tzolakis will be in goal, with Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, and Tsimikas on defense. Masouras, Androutsos, Triantis, and Kyziridis are expected to play in midfield. Zafeiris and Saliakas are unavailable due to suspension, while Kourbelis remains doubtful.

Probable Lineups

NETHERLANDS (4-3-3): Verbruggen; Timber, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Maatsen; De Jong, Veerman, Reijnders; Summerville, Malen, Gakpo. Head Coach: Xavi Hernandez.

GREECE (4-4-2): Tzolakis; Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Masouras, Androutsos, Triantis, Kyziridis; Pavlidis, Ioannidis. Head Coach: Ivan Jovanovic.