Serbia vs Netherlands Prediction 27 September 2026

Serbia are ranked 40th in the FIFA rankings, while the Netherlands sit 9th.

Serbia have struggled for consistency in their recent matches. They lost to Mexico (1:5), Cape Verde (0:3) and Spain (0:3), while their two victories came against Saudi Arabia (2:1) and Latvia (2:1). The team has conceded 14 goals across those five games, highlighting defensive problems.

The Netherlands arrive in stronger form. They beat Uzbekistan (2:1), Japan (2:2), Sweden (5:1) and Tunisia (3:1), before losing to Morocco on penalties after a 1:1 draw. Their attack has been particularly productive, scoring 13 goals in their last five matches.

The gap in the FIFA rankings and recent results points to a difficult task for Serbia. The hosts will have home advantage, but their defensive record is a concern against a Netherlands side that has demonstrated considerable attacking potential. The visitors have also scored at least twice in four of their last five matches.

The 1.78 odds on the Netherlands make the away win an attractive betting option. Their superior ranking, stronger recent form and greater attacking output give them the edge in this matchup.

Netherlands to win at 1.78