Serbia - Germany

Can Serbia find a defensive solution to their recent struggles as they host Germany at Stadion Rajko Mitic on 13 November 2026? The hosts enter this matchday 5 encounter facing a significant personnel crisis, with Nemanja Gudelj and Sasa Lukic both suspended, while Strahinja Pavlovic remains sidelined through injury. The expected XI relies on Luka Jovic and Mihajlo Cvetkovic to lead the line, supported by a midfield anchored by Lazar Samardzic and Filip Kostic. With a depleted backline, the home side must find stability to contain a German attack that remains dangerous despite the absence of Jamal Musiala.

Germany arrive looking to build on their 2-0 victory over Serbia from 1 October 2026. While the visitors are also managing absences, including Manuel Neuer, their expected lineup features the creative influence of Florian Wirtz and Joshua Kimmich. Germany will aim to control the tempo at Stadion Rajko Mitic, having shown a mix of resilience and inconsistency in their recent Nations League campaign. For Serbia, the challenge is to reverse a difficult run of results and disrupt a German side that has proven difficult to break down in previous meetings.