Greece vs Denmark Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Piraeus gears up to host the Danish outfit.

Georgios Karaiskakis Football Stadium in Piraeus gears up to host the 2004 Euro Champions Greece and Euro 2020 semi-finalists Denmark for the second encounter of Group C in FIFA World Cup Qualifiers 2026.

The Greece team kick-started their qualifier campaign on a strong note after they recently thrashed Belarus 5-1 in the opening game. They are led by coach Ivan Jovanovic, who took over the reins from Gus Poyet and completely shifted the team’s identity from a defensive unit to an attacking offensive mindset. They even recently clinched a win over England at Wembley.

Denmark, on the other hand, are led by coach Brian Reimer, who succeeded Kasper Hjulmand after his resignation post Euro 2024. He has previously coached domestic teams like FC Copenhagen and Anderlecht FC. All eyes will be on big names like Eriksen, Rasmus Hojlund and Hojberg who will be keen to secure the first win for the Danish side against the mighty Greek opponents.

Kick-off:

• Location: Piraues, Greece
• Stadium: Georgios Karaiskakis Football Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, September 9
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST
• Referee: Donatas Rumšas
• VAR: In use

Players to Watch

Konstantinos Mavropanos (Greece)

Mavropanos, the Greek international, has risen through the ranks of teams like Stuttgart, Arsenal before making a shift to London Stadium. Despite a shaky start to the EPL with the Hammers, Mavropanos would be keen to exhibit a solid defensive performance against Denmark as they eye another big win over them next.

We are delighted to welcome Konstantinos Mavropanos to the Club ⚒️

— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 22, 2023

Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark)

The 25-year-old Danish attacking midfielder has previously donned the jerseys of teams like Sampdoria before shifting his allegiance to Brentford. He has made over half a century of appearances at the G Tech Community Stadium and will be looking forward to clinching a big win over Greece.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the Georgios Karaiskakis Football Stadium in Piraeus.
• Denmark drew their last game against Scotland.
• Greece are coming after a 5-1 win over Belarus.

Greece vs Denmark: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw -1/125 with bet365
• Rasmus Hojlund to score the last goal – 11/5 with bet365
• Greece 1-1 Denmark – 5/1 with bet365

Injury and Team News

Greece have no injury concerns for the next game.

Denmark also have no injury concerns for the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 15

Greece won: 04

Denmark won: 08

Draws: 03

Predicted Lineups

Greece predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Tzolakis (GK); Vagiannidis, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Kourebelis, Zafeiris; Karetsas, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis

Denmark predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Schmeichel (GK); Nissen, Andersen, Christensen; Dreyer, Hjumland, Hojbjerg, Maehle; Damsgard; Dolberg, Biereth

Match Prediction

Looking at the squad of both teams and the recent form, we expect this game to culminate in a draw. We expect Greece to take an early lead and Denmark to salvage a hard-fought draw in the last few minutes.

Prediction: Greece 1-1 Denmark

Telecast Details

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