Greece vs Germany – News and Probable Lineups

Greece will be looking to secure consecutive victories against Germany in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League when they face each other once more on Sunday night.

The hosts currently lead Group 2 of League A, having amassed seven points from three fixtures, while Germany finds themselves in third place with four points.

Match overview

Greece has enjoyed a successful international window, obtaining two victories and one draw from their three encounters in the 2026-27 Nations League, which has allowed them to top the table as they approach the final round of matches in October.

Greece kicked off their Group 2 of League A campaign with a 2-1 triumph over Serbia, before achieving a notable 1-0 win against Germany at the end of September.

The National team will enter this match following a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands, despite initially being two goals ahead in that encounter before the Dutch fought back.

An additional win on Sunday could position Ivan Jovanovic’s squad favorably ahead of their final two group-stage matches against the Netherlands and Serbia next month.

Greece has faced Germany on 11 previous occasions, and their success in the last match at the end of September marked their first victory against the DFB-Team.

Germany, now under the management of Jurgen Klopp, will come into Sunday’s match on the back of a 2-0 victory over Serbia, which was their first win in the 2026-27 Nations League.

The DFB-Team began their tournament with a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands, followed by a 1-0 loss to Greece, highlighting the significance of their recent win.

Klopp’s side has three more fixtures in the group stage of this Nations League, including matches in November against Serbia and the Netherlands.

Germany is undergoing a transitional phase, and Klopp is faced with the considerable task of guiding a team that has not advanced past the last 32 stage of a World Cup since their triumph in 2014.

Additionally, the national side has not progressed beyond the quarter-finals of a European Championship since 2016, making it intriguing to see the potential direction under Klopp’s leadership.

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Team News

Greece is unlikely to have Arsenal’s Christos Tzolis available due to an injury sustained during the match against the Netherlands last time out.

This could open up a spot in a wide position for Georgios Masouras, who was responsible for a goal and an assist in the draw with the Dutch.

In other areas, Greece may remain unchanged, with Fotios Ioannidis expected to partner with Vangelis Pavlidis in the attacking third, as the duo have a combined total of 17 goals for the national side.

As for Germany, several changes have been implemented in the squad for their final two matches during this international phase, as Klopp seeks to evaluate the options available to him.

Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala are significant absences for the visitors due to injury issues, but key players such as Serge Gnabry and Florian Wirtz are still expected to feature in the starting XI.

Nick Woltemade may also continue in the attack, while Said El Mala could make just his second international appearance.

Greece probable starting XI:

Tzolakis? Saliakas, Mavropanos, Retsos, Tsimikas; Karetsas, Kourbelis, Androutsos, Masouras; Pavlidis, Ionannidis

Germany probable starting XI:

Urbig; Faithful, Thiaw, Anton, Raum; Gnabry, Pavlovic, Bishop, El Mala; Woltemade, Wirtz

Greece has been impressive during this international window, and we anticipate the hosts to triumph against a Germany side that is facing the absence of several key players.