October 1, 2026 Match Predictions and Analysis

The schedule is packed on the evening of October 1, 2026: national teams take the pitch in Nations League A and B, while an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier and the Peru Copa de la Liga are also on the agenda. We have examined all eight matches through form charts, goal averages and both-teams-to-score trends. For all of today's matches and live prediction results, visit our daily predictions page. Now, on to the featured fixtures.

Denmark - Portugal

Two solid defences meet at Parken. Denmark concede 0.8 goals per match while Portugal's figure is 0.6; in attack both sides average 1 goal per game. Total goal averages stay low at 1.8 and 1.6. Only 20% of Denmark's matches saw the goal line exceeded, compared with 40% for Portugal. In recent form Portugal lead with 3 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat, while Denmark are cautious on a run of three draws. The high-scoring potential tag here sits at weak/risky. In a top-tier Nations League A fixture, a low-tempo, tactical contest is a logical expectation.

Germany - Serbia

The numbers are practically shouting in this one: matches involving Serbia average 4.2 goals, while Germany's matches average 3.6. Both sides have an 80% both-teams-to-score rate, and the goal line was exceeded in every one of Serbia's matches (100%). Germany score 1.6 and concede 2 per game, while Serbia score 1.4 and concede 2.8. Form tables show both struggling: Germany have 1 victory and 3 defeats in 5 matches, Serbia 1 victory and 4 defeats. The fixture at the Allianz Arena stands out with a strong/playable, low-risk high-scoring potential tag. Serbia's 2.8 goals conceded per match is the most striking defensive figure of the day.

Greece - Netherlands

The Netherlands' trend is pointing upward: 3 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat in 5 matches. They score 2.8 goals per game and concede 1.6; their total goal average is 4.4 and their both-teams-to-score rate is 100%. Hosts Greece at Toumba Stadium draw the opposite profile: 1 goal scored and 0.8 conceded per match, with a total goal average of 1.8. In form they are balanced, with 2 victories, 2 draws and 1 defeat. The high-scoring potential tag is weak/risky. The key question is clear: can the Greek defence stop the Dutch attack?

Wales - Norway

Nations League A brings Haaland's Norway to Cardiff City Stadium, facing a Wales side with a low form line: 0 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats. The hosts score just 0.6 goals per match and concede 1.4, with a total goal average of 2. Norway are livelier with 3 victories and 2 defeats; their matches carry a 100% both-teams-to-score rate and a 100% rate of exceeding the goal line, with a total goal average of 3.4. The high-scoring potential tag is weak/risky. This fixture will test Norway's impact in the final third on the Nations League A stage.

Rep of Ireland - Austria

A tight defence meets an attack-minded side at the Aviva Stadium. In this League B match, Rep of Ireland score 2 goals per game and concede only 0.4; their both-teams-to-score rate is a very low 20%. Their form is bright too, with 3 victories, 1 draw and 1 defeat. Austria also score 2 per match but concede 1.8; their both-teams-to-score rate is 80%, their total goal average is 3.8, and their form table reads 2 victories, 2 draws and 1 defeat. The high-scoring potential tag is weak/risky. The clash of these two contrasting defensive approaches could decide the match.

Israel - Kosovo

The goal maths starts on Israel's side: the hosts score 1.6 and concede 1.8 per match, with a total goal average of 3.4 and the goal line exceeded in 80% of their games. Their form table shows 2 victories, 1 draw and 2 defeats. Visitors Kosovo score 1.2 and concede 1.2 per match and arrive on a run of 2 victories and 3 defeats. For this League B fixture at Nagyerdei Stadion, the high-scoring potential tag is at a medium level with medium risk. Kosovo's total goal average (2.4) being exactly 1 goal lower than Israel's (3.4) sums up the tempo gap between the two sides.

Guinea - Kenya

This Africa Cup of Nations qualifier kicks off at 19:00, the day's earliest start. Guinea's recent form is weak: 0 victories, 2 draws and 3 defeats, with 0.8 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match. Kenya are steadier with 2 victories, 2 draws and 1 defeat; they score 2.8 per match, concede 1.6 and see their total goal average climb to 4.4. The high-scoring potential tag is weak/risky. Kenya's attacking productivity and Guinea's downward momentum put the visitors a step ahead on paper.

Sporting Cristal - AD Tarma

Four victories in a 5-match run: Sporting Cristal are on a roll in the Peru Copa de la Liga. In the night fixture at Estadio Alberto Gallardo (23:00), the hosts score 2.2 goals per match and concede only 0.6, with a total goal average of 2.8. AD Tarma score 0.6 and concede 1.4 per match; their form is low, with 1 victory, 1 draw and 3 defeats. The high-scoring potential tag is weak/risky. One of Peru's big clubs, Cristal host Tarma in the league cup, aiming to extend their rise in the competition.

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The most appealing goals story of the day is at the Allianz Arena: Germany and Serbia have total goal averages of 3.6 and 4.2, and the high-scoring potential tag is strong. The second stop is Greece - Netherlands, where the Netherlands' 100% both-teams-to-score rate makes the match well worth watching. Enjoy the games!

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