On 8 September 2025, Greece and Denmark face off in a high-stakes UEFA World Cup 2026 qualifier at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki in Piraeus. Greece head into the match buoyed by a dominant 5–1 win over Belarus, showcasing a blend of youthful energy and tactical maturity. Denmark, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from a cautious 0–0 draw with Scotland and find their groove early in Group C.
Recent Form
Greece: Dramatically explosive — a 5–1 thrashing of Belarus showed Jovanović’s team in scintillating form. Their youthful core, including 17-year-old sensation Konstantinos Karetsas, drove forward in dominant fashion.
Denmark: Steady but staid — a goalless draw with Scotland highlighted their defensive strength, though goal output remains an issue across the board.
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Competitive meetings are rare — the last qualifying clash was in 2005, where both sides clinched a home win. A 1–1 friendly followed in 2009.
Key Players to Watch
Greece:
Konstantinos Karetsas – Scored in the opener against Belarus; backed by confidence and managerial praise.
Tasos Bakasetas – Vocal captain setting the ambition bar for the squad.
Denmark:
Pierre-Emile Højbjerg & Morten Hjulmand – Midfield anchors who will need to break Greece’s rhythm.
Rasmus Kristensen, Joachim Andersen, Andreas Christensen, Joakim Mæhle – A strong defensive quartet relevant to match setup.
| Greece (4-3-3) | Denmark (4-3-3) |
|---|---|
| Tzolakis (GK) | Schmeichel (GK) |
| Vagiannidis | Kristensen |
| Mavropanos | Christensen |
| Koulierakis | Andersen |
| Tsimikas | Mæhle |
| Zafeiris | Højbjerg |
| Kourbelis | Hjulmand |
| Karetsas | Damsgaard |
| Bakasetas | Dreyer |
| Tzolis | Dolberg |
| Pavlidis | Biereth |
Match Prediction
Expert Views:
Betting tipsters expect a tight encounter with moderate goals — under 2.5 goals is considered a safe market.
Some predict a narrow Greece win (3–2), banking on home confidence and attacking form.
Others lean toward a 1–1 draw, citing Denmark’s ability to regroup and Greece’s potential nervousness.
My Take:
Greece’s momentum and home advantage give them a slight edge, but Denmark’s discipline suggests a narrow victory or draw (1–0 or 1–1).
Betting Insight
Greece or Draw is a favored outcome—4/11 odds at Sky Bet.
Odds breakdown: Home (Greece) ~6/4, Draw ~21/10, Denmark ~19/10.
Venue & Group Context
Venue: Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki, Piraeus — known for passionate support.
Group C Table After Matchday 1:
Greece top with 3 points; Denmark and Scotland both on 1; Belarus at bottom with 0.
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