Greece VS Netherlands

Greece has been in blistering form recently, with head coach Jovanovic building an incredibly resilient counter-attacking system anchored in their regular 4-2-3-1 formation. The side does not prioritize possession, instead opting to drop deep to compress opponents’ attacking space with a compact low block, before bursting forward at pace on transition. Standout attackers Tzolis and Douvikas drive their rapid breakaway play, while set pieces also serve as a key scoring outlet. Their shock away win over Germany in the last round perfectly showcased their reputation as giant-killers. Netherlands, managed by Xavi, run a possession-focused 4-3-3 setup with outstanding midfield distribution, working through progressive phases of play to create chances via wide overloads and through-the-lane penetration. The squad is stacked with elite talent, with fluid movement and varied attacking patterns across the front line. However, a recent injury crisis sidelining key first-team players including Gakpo has notably weakened their wide threat.