Germany vs Serbia: Nations League Team News, H2H & Match Guide

Germany vs Serbia takes place at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Thursday, 1 October 2026 in UEFA Nations League A Group 2. Germany are looking for their first win under Jürgen Klopp after taking one point from their opening two matches, while Serbia arrive without a point after successive 2-1 defeats.

The fixture puts pressure on both teams early in the league phase. Greece lead Group A2 on six points and the Netherlands have four, leaving Germany and Serbia needing to close the gap as the schedule moves into Matchday 3.

For the Germany vs Serbia live score, confirmed lineups and changing match statistics, follow SP Score once the match begins.

Germany play at home in Munich before travelling to Thessaloniki for the return match against Greece on 4 October. Serbia travel to the Netherlands next, making the Munich game part of a demanding four-match Nations League window.

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Germany vs Serbia stats begin with a difficult opening week for both teams. Germany drew 1-1 away to the Netherlands before losing 1-0 at home to Greece. Serbia lost 2-1 at home to Greece and then by the same score against the Netherlands.

Germany have scored once in two Nations League matches, while Serbia have scored in both defeats but conceded twice each time. The table gives both sides little room to drift further from Greece and the Netherlands.

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Germany vs Serbia team news includes a confirmed change in Germany’s goal. Klopp has announced that 23-year-old Jonas Urbig will start against Serbia, giving the Bayern goalkeeper his senior international debut at his home stadium.

Germany will be without Nico Schlotterbeck. The Borussia Dortmund defender injured his ankle in a warm-up exercise without contact and Klopp confirmed he is definitely out of the Serbia match. Germany’s squad for this stage of the window also brought in players including Yann Aurel Bisseck, Josha Vagnoman, Anton Stach, Chris Führich, Kevin Schade and Serge Gnabry.

Serbia coach Veljko Paunović confirmed that Sergej Milinković-Savić is not with the squad for the Munich match. Serbia are also working to recover several players physically after the opening two games, with Paunović indicating that tactical changes have influenced the composition of the group.

Germany national football team vs Serbia national football team lineups will be confirmed close to kick-off, but Germany already know Urbig will start in goal. Jonathan Tah, Yann Aurel Bisseck, Nathaniel Brown and other available defenders are options after Schlotterbeck’s withdrawal.

Germany’s attacking options for this part of the window include Serge Gnabry, Kevin Schade and Chris Führich, with Klopp using the four-match schedule to look at different combinations. The final midfield and forward selection should be judged from the official XI rather than older World Cup lineups.

Serbia still have experienced leadership through captain Dušan Tadić, while Paunović must decide how to reshape midfield without Milinković-Savić. Confirmed starting teams should take precedence over projected lineups.

Germany vs Serbia H2H has been relatively limited in the modern senior era. The most recent meeting ended 1-1 in a 2019 friendly, while Serbia’s most notable recent competitive result against Germany was a 1-0 win at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The older meetings offer historical context, but the current Nations League form is more useful for this fixture. Germany are beginning a new cycle under Klopp, while Serbia are trying to stabilise after two home defeats.

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Germany need more attacking output after scoring only once in their first two group games. Gnabry’s movement, the ability of Germany’s midfield to progress the ball quickly and the full-backs’ positioning will matter against a Serbia side that has conceded four goals but has also scored in both Nations League matches.

Serbia’s attack still carries physical and technical threat even without Milinković-Savić in midfield. Tadić’s experience can help connect phases, while Serbia will look for stronger defensive control after conceding two goals against both Greece and the Netherlands.

The first phase of Germany’s build-up is another area to watch because Urbig is making his senior debut. Serbia can test the new goalkeeper and Germany’s reshaped defensive unit by pressing selectively and attacking set pieces.

Germany vs Serbia prediction discussion starts with Germany’s home advantage but cannot ignore their one-point opening or Serbia’s ability to score in both defeats. The original draft’s assumption that Germany should be treated as favourites based on pedigree alone is not enough for the current matchup.

Germany’s strongest route is to improve their chance creation while keeping Serbia away from transition opportunities. Serbia need greater consistency across 90 minutes after periods of improved play against the Netherlands were not enough to produce a point.

The more useful match indicators are Germany’s response to the Greece defeat, how the back line functions without Schlotterbeck, Urbig’s debut, Serbia’s midfield adjustment without Milinković-Savić and which side handles the pressure of the Group A2 table better.

Germany vs Serbia live coverage begins at 20:45 in Munich and 20:45 SAST, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Broadcast availability varies by territory, so viewers should check UEFA and authorised local listings for confirmed coverage where they are.

Confirmed lineups normally appear shortly before kick-off. Live-score coverage will then track goals, substitutions, cards, match statistics and the Group A2 standings.

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The UEFA Nations League match is on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Kick-off is at 20:45 in Munich, 20:45 SAST and 18:45 UTC.

The match is at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

They are in UEFA Nations League A Group A2 with Greece and the Netherlands.

Germany drew 1-1 with the Netherlands and lost 1-0 to Greece, leaving them on one point after two matches.

Serbia lost 2-1 to Greece and 2-1 to the Netherlands, leaving them without a point after two matches.

Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that Jonas Urbig will make his senior Germany debut in goal.

No. Schlotterbeck has been ruled out after injuring his ankle in training.

No. Serbia coach Veljko Paunović confirmed that Milinković-Savić is not with the squad for the Germany match.

Broadcast rights vary by territory. Check UEFA and authorised local listings for viewing information and use live-score coverage for match events and statistics.

Germany vs Serbia is already an important Group A2 match because both teams are chasing their first Nations League win of the campaign. Germany have one point after a draw and a defeat, while Serbia arrive in Munich after losing both opening games 2-1.

Germany’s goalkeeper change and Schlotterbeck’s absence add fresh questions for Klopp, while Serbia must reorganise without Milinković-Savić. With Greece and the Netherlands already ahead in the table, the result in Munich can materially change the pressure on both teams before Matchday 4.

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