England kick off their Nations League campaign on Saturday against World Cup winners Spain
Jurgen Klopp's Germany travel to the Netherlands on Thursday
Nations League holders Portugal host Wales in their Group A4 opener
The 2026-27 Nations League kicks off on Thursday as Jurgen Klopp starts his career as Germany manager with a trip to Amsterdam to face the Netherlands.
Wales face a daunting challenge away to two-time winners Portugal on the same day and England host world champions Spain at Wembley on Saturday.
Here are our verdicts and correct-score predictions for all eight League A matches:
Netherlands vs Germany - Thursday, September 24 (7.45pm)
Both teams have scored in seven of the Netherlands' last eight internationals and visitors Germany have exactly the same record.
Those defensive issues could contribute to a cracking contest in Amsterdam and the rivals drew 2-2 in the group stage of the 2024-25 Nations League.
Score prediction: Netherlands 2-2 Germany (17/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Norway vs Denmark - Thursday, September 24 (7.45pm)
Norway are aiming to build on a memorable run to the World Cup quarter-finals, where they were unlucky to lose to England in extra time.
Key men Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard have made strong starts to the Premier League season and Norway should be too slick for Denmark, who failed to qualify for the World Cup.
Score prediction: Norway 3-1 Denmark (10/1 with LiveScore Bet)
Portugal vs Wales - Thursday, September 24 (7.45pm)
Portugal's new manager Jorge Jesus is expected to make a winning start at home to Wales, whose injury absentees include Leeds duo Harry Wilson and Joe Rodon.
Craig Bellamy's men should be competitive but Portugal, who only lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup round of 16, can grind out a victory to nil.
Score prediction: Portugal 2-0 Wales (9/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Serbia vs Greece - Thursday, September 24 (7.45pm)
Greece had some excellent away results in the 2024-25 Nations League, winning in Ireland, England, Finland and Scotland.
An exciting young squad featuring Arsenal winger Christos Tzolis and Brighton striker Charalampos Kostoulas can help them claim an opening victory over Serbia.
Score prediction: Serbia 0-2 Greece (15/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Italy vs Belgium - Friday, September 25 (7.45pm)
Italy took four points off Belgium in the 2024-25 Nations League and the Red Devils, who have lost five of their last seven games in this competition, may struggle in Rome.
Score prediction: Italy 2-1 Belgium (11/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Turkey vs France - Friday, September 25 (7.45pm)
It took a superb performance from Spain to end France's World Cup run at the semi-final stage and Les Bleus should find things far easier in Turkey.
The hosts have some talented attackers but their defence could crumble against Zinedine Zidane's star-studded side.
Score prediction: Turkey 1-3 France (13/2 with LiveScore Bet)
Czech Republic vs Croatia - Saturday, September 26 (7.45pm)
Croatia beat Czech Republic 5-1 at home in World Cup qualifying before a 0-0 draw in the reverse fixture.
The Czechs picked up just one point from group games against South Korea, South Africa and Mexico at the finals and another tight match is on the cards.
Score prediction: Czech Republic 1-1 Croatia (23/5 with LiveScore Bet)
England vs Spain - Saturday, September 26 (7.45pm)
Spain needed extra time to seal a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final and the draw looks a big runner when they face England at Wembley.
La Roja scored very late winners in their knockout wins over Portugal and Belgium while England's clashes with DR Congo, Mexico, Norway and Argentina were all decided by fine margins.
Score prediction: England 1-1 Spain (21/4 with LiveScore Bet)
