Potentially deciding who takes top spot in Group 2, the Netherlands and Greece will meet in Amsterdam for a UEFA Nations League clash.
Both unbeaten after four games – and level on eight points apiece – the sides are set to convene for their penultimate League A fixture.
With two rounds remaining, the fight for a qualification from Group 2 remains close, with the Netherlands and Greece only separated by goals scored – in that respect, the Greeks trail by two.
Meanwhile, traditional heavyweights Germany sit just three points behind in third place, and only the top two will go through to the Nations League quarter-finals.
So far, the Netherlands have won twice and twice fought back to draw, showing plenty of character under new national coach Xavi.
All of which means three points from Friday’s reverse fixture could see them potentially confirm entry to the knockout phase, which will begin early next year.
Matchday three’s 2-2 draw in Thessaloniki was as close as Greece have come to beating their Dutch counterparts in a senior competitive match.
Extending a long reign of dominance, the Netherlands had previously won both qualifiers between the pair en route to Euro 2024, but the Greeks will be buoyed by their meeting on matchday three.
Though Greece are a rising force, their unbeaten streak could come to an end, as Xavi can welcome back Malen and Frenkie de Jong – even if his injured captain will be missed.
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