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Greece host Germany in a crucial UEFA Nations League Group A2 clash. Get team news, form, key players, prediction, and kick-off time. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany have an immediate opportunity to avenge their shock home defeat against Greece when J\u00fcrgen Klopp’s side travel to Thessaloniki for Sunday’s UEFA Nations League<\/a> Group A2 encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece enter the match at Toumba Stadium on October 4, 2026<\/strong> as the surprise leaders of Group A2 with seven points from three matches. Germany sit third on four points after finally recording their first victory under Klopp with a 2-0 win against Serbia<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reverse fixture remains fresh in Germany’s memory. Dimitrios Kourbelis scored the decisive goal as Greece secured a 1-0 victory in Augsburg on September 27, handing Klopp his first defeat as Germany coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece vs Germany Match Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/strong><\/td>Information<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Competition<\/td>UEFA Nations League \u2013 League A, Group A2<\/td><\/tr>
Match<\/td>Greece vs Germany<\/td><\/tr>
Date<\/td>Sunday, October 4, 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Venue<\/td>Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki<\/td><\/tr>
Kick-off<\/td>8:45 p.m. local time<\/td><\/tr>
Uganda kick-off<\/td>8:45 p.m. EAT<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Greece points<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
Germany points<\/td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UEFA lists the fixture for 18:45 UTC<\/strong>, which is 9:45 p.m. EAT in Uganda<\/strong>. Greece have seven points from their opening three fixtures, while Germany have four.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece Have Emerged as Group A2 Leaders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Greece’s position at the top of the group is backed by an unbeaten start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They opened with a 2-1 victory away to Serbia before producing one of the standout results of the competition by beating Germany 1-0 in Augsburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece then maintained their unbeaten record with a 2-2 home draw against the Netherlands on Thursday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany Finally Win Under Klopp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Klopp’s opening international window has been eventful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His first match ended in a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands<\/a> in Amsterdam before Germany were stunned by Greece in Augsburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany dominated significant periods of that first meeting but struggled to convert their possession into goals. Greece remained disciplined before Christos Tzolis created the decisive opening for Kourbelis in the 74th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tom Bischof celebrates after scoring Germany’s opening goal, Allianz Arena. Photograph: Tom Weller\/dpa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Germany Must Change From First Meeting<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The defeat in Augsburg showed that possession alone will not be enough against Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany controlled much of the first half and created opportunities, particularly through Karim Adeyemi, but Greece’s defensive organisation prevented them from finding the breakthrough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bambas\u00e9 Cont\u00e9 and Joshua Kimmich also forced saves after the interval before Greece struck against the run of play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klopp now has a substantially different group of players available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Germany coach selected separate squads for different parts of the extended international window as he attempts to assess a wider pool following the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florian Wirtz, Nick Woltemade, Aleksandar Pavlovi\u0107, Karim Adeyemi, Jonathan Burkardt and Tom Bischof are among those in the group for the Serbia and Greece fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece vs Germany Head-to-Head<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Germany historically hold the advantage, but Greece’s victory in Augsburg changed a previously one-sided record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before that match, Germany had gone unbeaten in their first 10 encounters with Greece, winning seven and drawing three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UEFA’s updated head-to-head now records:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Head-to-head<\/strong><\/td>Record<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Greece wins<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Draws<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Germany wins<\/td>7<\/td><\/tr>
Greece goals<\/td>11<\/td><\/tr>
Germany goals<\/td>23<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Greece will now attempt to defeat Germany twice within eight days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players to Watch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Konstantinos Karetsas \u2013 Greece<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Karetsas represents the exciting younger generation emerging for Greece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Borussia Dortmund attacker started the 2-2 draw against the Netherlands and provides technical quality and creativity between midfield and attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florian Wirtz \u2013 Germany<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wirtz arrives with confidence after scoring against Serbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His movement between midfield and attack gives Germany an important creative outlet, particularly against a Greece team capable of defending compactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Germany player chases down the ball. Photograph: Boris Streubel\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Germany Team News<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Klopp’s decision to use two squads during the international window means Sunday’s Germany team could look significantly different from the side Greece defeated in Augsburg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jonas Urbig, Noah Atubolu and Finn Dahmen are the goalkeeping options in the second squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany also have Waldemar Anton, Ridle Baku, Finn Jeltsch, Maximilian Mittelst\u00e4dt, David Raum and Malick Thiaw available defensively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wirtz, Adeyemi, Pavlovi\u0107, Bischof, Vitaly Janelt and Brajan Gruda provide midfield and attacking options, while Woltemade and Burkardt are available through the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Confirmed line-ups should be released approximately one hour before kick-off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece vs Germany Prediction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first meeting provides an important warning against assuming Germany’s greater historical success will automatically translate into victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece are unbeaten after three Nations League matches and have already demonstrated that they can frustrate Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany, however, produced an improved performance against Serbia and have attacking quality available through Wirtz, Adeyemi and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match result:<\/strong> A draw is one plausible scenario given Greece’s unbeaten start and home advantage, while Germany’s improvement against Serbia keeps the visitors firmly competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Double chance:<\/strong> Greece or draw has contextual support from Greece’s seven points from three matches and their victory in the reverse fixture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams to score:<\/strong> This is another possible market. Greece have scored in all three Nations League matches, while Germany found the net twice against Serbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total goals:<\/strong> Under 3.5 goals is worth considering from a match-analysis perspective after the first encounter produced only one goal. However, Greece’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands shows they can also be involved in more open matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible score: Greece 1-1 Germany.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Predictions are assessments rather than guarantees. Recent results and historical records cannot determine Sunday’s outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Florian Wirtz (left) with J\u00fcrgen Klopp (right). Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What Greece vs Germany Means for Ugandan Supporters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 9:45 p.m. EAT kick-off<\/strong> gives Ugandan football supporters another convenient Sunday-night Nations League fixture featuring several players familiar from Europe’s biggest leagues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany provide particular interest because this is still the beginning of Klopp’s international coaching project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager has already made significant changes, calling up a large number of players as he assesses Germany’s options following their disappointing 2026 World Cup campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ugandan Bundesliga followers can also watch several familiar players, including Wirtz, Adeyemi, Bischof and Burkardt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece provide an interesting storyline of their own. Their seven points have placed them above both Germany and the Netherlands entering Matchday 4, meaning this is no longer simply a fixture in which Germany are attempting to avoid another upset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Germany boss J\u00fcrgen Klopp during the Nations League draw with the Netherlands. Credit: Sky Sports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When is Greece vs Germany?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Greece hosts Germany on Sunday, October 4, 2026<\/strong>, in UEFA Nations League Group A2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What time is Greece vs Germany in Uganda?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is scheduled for 9:45 p.m. EAT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where is Greece vs Germany being played?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The match takes place at Toumba Stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who won the previous Germany vs Greece match?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Greece defeated Germany 1-0 in Augsburg on September 27<\/strong>, with Dimitrios Kourbelis scoring the winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where are Greece in the Nations League group?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Greece lead Group A2 with seven points from three matches<\/strong> after victories against Serbia and Germany and a draw with the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many points do Germany have?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Germany have four points from three matches<\/strong> following draws with the Netherlands, defeat to Greece and victory over Serbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Greece vs Germany prediction?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A 1-1 draw<\/strong> is one possible scoreline. Greece’s home advantage and unbeaten start suggest another competitive encounter, while Germany arrive with improved confidence after beating Serbia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Greece against Germany has quickly developed into one of the most intriguing fixtures in Nations League Group A2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Greece have transformed themselves from potential outsiders into group leaders, collecting seven points and already demonstrating their ability to defeat Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klopp’s side responded to that setback by beating Serbia, but Sunday’s trip to Thessaloniki provides a more demanding test of whether Germany are genuinely beginning to adapt to their new coach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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