Greece v Germany: probable line-ups for Nations League meeting

Greece host Germany on Sunday, 4 October 2026, in the fourth round of the Nations League, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 GMT. Both sides are expected to start with a 4-4-2 formation.

Greece

K. Tzolakis is set to start in goal for Greece, behind a back four of M. Saliakas, K. Mavropanos, P. Retsos and K. Tsimikas.

K. Karetsas, D. Kourbelis, A. Androutsos and C. Tzolis are expected to form the midfield. The system will give C. Tzolis and K. Karetsas opportunities to provide width and attacking threat, while D. Kourbelis and A. Androutsos will look to provide balance in the centre.

V. Pavlidis and F. Ioannidis are likely to lead the attack, with the pair tasked with creating the decisive moments in front of goal.

Probable Greece XI

Goalkeeper: K. Tzolakis

Defenders: M. Saliakas, K. Mavropanos, P. Retsos, K. Tsimikas

Midfielders: K. Karetsas, D. Kourbelis, A. Androutsos, C. Tzolis

Forwards: V. Pavlidis, F. Ioannidis

Germany

Germany are also expected to line up in a 4-4-2, with Jonas Urbig selected as goalkeeper.

The defensive line is likely to comprise P. Treu, Malick Thiaw, W. Anton and M. Mittelstadt. S. Gnabry and Derry Scherhant should operate on the flanks, while A. Pavlovic and Tom Bischof are expected to occupy the central midfield positions, combining ball recovery with distribution.

Jurgen Klopp is set to place his attacking hopes on N. Woltemade and Florian Wirtz. Their partnership will be central to Germany’s attempt to break through the Greek defence.

Probable Germany XI

Goalkeeper: Jonas Urbig

Defenders: P. Treu, Malick Thiaw, W. Anton, M. Mittelstadt

Midfielders: S. Gnabry, A. Pavlovic, Tom Bischof, Derry Scherhant

Forwards: N. Woltemade, Florian Wirtz

The match is the fourth Nations League fixture for both teams. According to the odds published by the betting company 1xbet, Greece are priced at 3.85 to win, while a draw is also listed at 3.85. Germany are favourites at 1.75.