UEFA Nations League Preview: Matches on 13 November 2026

The UEFA Nations League programme on 13 November is largely centred on the conclusion of Group A2. The Netherlands and Greece head into their meeting unbeaten, and a win would immediately guarantee Greece first place and a quarter-final berth. Germany trail the leaders by three points, making their simultaneous trip to Serbia effectively a must-win game for Jürgen Klopp's side.

In Leagues B and C, the situation looks calmer only at first glance. This matchday preview takes a closer look at the key storylines and the possible outcomes.

League A

Netherlands – Greece

Group A2 has an unusual tie at the top with just two rounds remaining: the Netherlands and Greece both have eight points and are unbeaten, while Germany sit three points behind them. A win for Greece would secure first place and a quarter-final spot. The Dutch could also qualify today, but only if they win and Germany drop points in Serbia.

There is an intriguing attacking contest, too. Donyell Malen and Brian Brobbey are available to Xavi again, while Mexx Meerdink, who impressed in the previous international windows, gives the coach another option up front. Greece, meanwhile, can call on an in-form Tasos Douvikas, who joins up with the squad a week after scoring a Champions League hat-trick for Como.

Match link: Netherlands – Greece

Serbia – Germany

Germany arrive in Belgrade with no margin for error. Jürgen Klopp's side have five points, three fewer than the Netherlands and Greece. Defeat in Serbia, provided the Dutch avoid defeat, would end Germany's quarter-final hopes before their final fixture. Serbia's position is even more precarious: anything other than a win would guarantee the hosts finish fourth and drop into League B.

Under Klopp, Germany have won just once so far – the 2-0 victory against Serbia in the previous meeting. Florian Wirtz was the standout performer that day, while the coach singled out the team's aggressive counter-pressing for praise. Germany must now show that performance was more than a one-off.

Match link: Serbia – Germany

League B

Scotland – North Macedonia

For Scotland, this is their last genuine chance to stay in the promotion race. Defeat against North Macedonia, or a Slovenia win over Switzerland, would end Scotland's hopes of reaching the play-offs for promotion to League A. On paper, the opponents look ideal: North Macedonia have lost all four matches, failed to score and conceded ten goals, while Scotland won the first meeting 2-0. But the stakes are high for the visitors too – without a win, they are guaranteed to finish bottom.

Match link: Scotland – North Macedonia

Slovenia – Switzerland

Switzerland are the only League B team to have won all four matches, so even a draw in Slovenia would secure top spot and an immediate return to the top tier. The Swiss have conceded only once in four rounds, while Zeki Amdouni and Dan Ndoye have had a combined hand in nine of their team's goals. The match matters just as much to Slovenia: victory would guarantee them at least second place and a place in the play-offs for League A.

Match link: Slovenia – Switzerland

League C

Moldova – Kazakhstan

Top spot is already beyond Moldova's reach, with Slovakia too far ahead. The battle for second place, however, remains open. For Kazakhstan, the calculation is simple: without a win in Chișinău, their chances of reaching the promotion play-offs will disappear. Moldova have already beaten Kazakhstan 2-1 in Astana and could now effectively eliminate a direct rival, while setting up a decisive final-round meeting with the Faroe Islands.

Match link: Moldova – Kazakhstan

Slovakia – Faroe Islands

Slovakia are just one point away from direct promotion to League B. Yet the Faroe Islands are the only opponents they have failed to beat in this campaign: their meeting in Tórshavn ended 1-1. The islanders have had an unusual run, drawing all four matches. Milan Škriniar is another measure of the hosts' consistency: the defender has completed 374 accurate passes across four rounds, more than any other player in the competition.

Match link: Slovakia – Faroe Islands

Bulgaria – Iceland

Iceland arrive in Sofia at the top of Group C4. To secure promotion in this round, they need to beat Bulgaria and hope Estonia fail to beat Luxembourg. Bulgaria require almost the opposite combination of results. The first meeting ended in a convincing 3-0 win for Iceland, who remain unbeaten in this Nations League campaign. The hosts need not only revenge, but also to end the visitors' hopes of going five consecutive games without defeat.

Match link: Bulgaria – Iceland

Luxembourg – Estonia

Luxembourg have no room left for error. The hosts have three points to Estonia's six, so failure to win would end Luxembourg's chances of finishing in the top two. Estonia, by contrast, can already guarantee at least a play-off berth if they win and Bulgaria fail to beat Iceland. Estonia won October's meeting 1-0, but another cautious approach may not be enough for either side this time.

Match link: Luxembourg – Estonia

League D

Andorra – Gibraltar

With the Nations League format changing to three divisions in the next cycle, both sides have already secured promotion from League D. Their main objective is therefore different: a first win of this campaign. Gibraltar have two points and Andorra one, while September's meeting finished 0-0. With no threat of relegation, the chance to finally earn a victory makes this clash between two sides near the foot of the table more meaningful than it might appear.

Match link: Andorra – Gibraltar

Liechtenstein – Azerbaijan

All the teams in Group D2 have likewise already secured a place in the revamped League C, but first place is still up for grabs. The reverse fixture in Baku finished 0-0. Now the leaders must confirm their advantage before the group concludes. Liechtenstein will be seeking not only a first win, but also a first goal of the tournament: they failed to score in either of their previous two matches.

Match link: Liechtenstein – Azerbaijan

Conclusion

The matches on 13 November could settle several questions before the final round. The winner of Netherlands versus Greece will gain a major advantage in the race for first place, while Germany risk entering their last game against the Dutch with no chance of reaching the quarter-finals.

The stakes are just as high in the other divisions. Switzerland are one step away from promotion, while dropping points could turn the final round into a formality for Scotland, Moldova and several other teams. That is why Friday's programme is most compelling for the number of promotion, qualification and relegation questions it could settle early.