UEFA Nations League Predictions: Best Bets, Odds & MD2 Picks (Sep 27-29)

The busy international soccer schedule in Europe continues across September 27-29, as the second matchday in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League will be staged. Major showdowns will include Erling Haaland’s Norway taking on Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, while Roberto Mancini’s Italy face a daunting trip to Turkey.

Jurgen Klopp also takes charge of Germany for the first time on home soil when they come up against Greece, and Spain play their first match on home turf since winning the 2026 World Cup. You can find our Nations League predictions for Matchday 2 here.

UEFA Nations League Best Bets & Top Value Picks

• Best Pick: Germany (vs. Greece)
• Best Both Teams to Score (BTTS): France vs. Belgium
• Best Value Over/Under: Norway vs. Portugal Over 2.5

ALSO SEE: Presidents Cup Picks, Odds & Betting Preview (Sep 24-27)

---

Key Fixture Breakdown & Predictions

Norway vs. Portugal Prediction & Odds

Kickoff: Sunday, September 27 | 1:45 PM ET | Ullevaal Stadion, Norway

Match Preview

Norway were one of the stories of the summer, as Erling Haaland and co. achieved the national team’s best-ever finish at the FIFA World Cup. Portugal will be under new management for this new international cycle, but Cristiano Ronaldo remains a key player as part of Jorge Jesus’ plans.

The veteran could be holding back the progression of the national team, whereas Haaland brings out the very best in the stars around him. Norway have won eight of their last ten competitive matches, scoring at least twice in all matches over that period. A home win could be the interesting value play when making Nations League predictions on Sunday.

• Best Bet: Norway

Belgium vs. France Prediction & Odds

Kickoff: Monday, September 28 | 2:45 PM ET | King Baudourin Stadium, Belgium

Match Preview

Both France and Belgium come into the new international cycle under new management. Belgium would have been disappointed with their showing at the World Cup this summer, as they looked incredibly weak in the final third of the field.

The same can’t be said of France, who scored a remarkable 17 goals on their way to finishing fourth. Zinedine Zidane will be targeting a dominant start to his reign in charge of the national team, and a forward line consisting of Michael Olise, Kylian Mbappe, and Ousmane Dembele should prove too strong for an aging Belgian squad.

• Best Bet: France

Turkey vs. Italy Prediction & Odds

Kickoff: Monday, September 28 | 2:45 PM ET | Ataturk Spor Kompleksi, Turkey

Match Preview

Roberto Mancini is back in charge of the Italian national team after previously guiding his country to EURO 2020 success. A period of uncertainty has followed, and his return comes after Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

An experienced squad has been named for the opening two rounds of Nations League matches, and Mancini will be targeting a perfect start to his second stint in charge. Turkey could be vulnerable after losing two of their previous three fixtures, and failing to reach the knockout stage of the World Cup. Therefore, the away win ranks among the best Nations League predictions for matchday two.

• Best Bet: Italy

---

UEFA Nations League MD2 Best Parlay Pick

Combining multiple legs can enhance the returns awarded when making Nations League predictions on Matchday 2.

As well as the three selections mentioned above, it could be worth including Austria, who will be expected to dominate their home encounter against Kosovo on Sunday. Slovakia’s excellent home defensive record could also ensure that they are a value selection to conclude the parlay against Kazakhstan.

• Best Nations League Parlay Bet: France, Norway, Italy, Austria & Slovakia All To Win