Greece vs Denmark: Can Jovanovic's Side Upset the Danes?

Ivan Jovanovic's side have nothing to fear'

Greece's national team looks to upset Denmark in crucial World Cup qualifier match in Copenhagen, despite losing 3-0 in their previous encounter.

“Jovanovic needs to finally show that he can go beyond the ordinary. It is not enough to be a good coach...”

The Greek sports site SDNA believes Ivan Jovanovic's team shouldn't be intimidated by their upcoming match against Denmark. Despite Greece's current struggles, SDNA notes that Denmark's 3-0 win in their previous encounter was an upset, and the Greeks had shown promise earlier in the World Cup campaign with a 5-1 victory over Belarus.

SDNA suggests Greece can capitalize on their strengths and put up a fight against Denmark in the Parken Stadium. They'll need to overcome Denmark's momentum, but with the right strategy and performance, the Greeks can secure a positive result. Denmark, meanwhile, is riding high after their recent wins and will likely aim to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities.

Young Greek players like Konstantinos Karetsas, Christos Mouzakitis, Konstantinos Tzolakis, and Giannis Konstantelias faced harsh criticism after their performance against Denmark. However, in the match against Scotland, even seasoned players such as Dimitrios Kourbelis, Konstantinos Tsimikas, Anastasios Bakasetas, and Vangelis Pavlidis struggled to make an impact when it mattered most.

The Greek team's struggles continued as they faced tough competition, and their inability to perform under pressure has raised concerns about their chances in the World Cup qualifiers. With a crucial match against Denmark looming, Greece needs a strong performance to stay in contention.

Some extracts from the latest interview Ethniki Omada coach Jovanovic made prior to the critical must win match against Denmark via Sport24.

On the inexplicable nature of Greece's defeat by Scotland.

"In football, everything happens. For purely football reasons. We don't have… pic.twitter.com/tfFh7XxKT0

— Hellas Football (@HellasFooty) October 11, 2025

The Greek football site believes Serbian coach Ivan Jovanovic must rise to the challenge, implying he's been complacent with the national team's limited progress. With crucial matches approaching, Jovanovic faces pressure to deliver results and lead Greece to success.

“Jovanovic needs to finally show that he can go beyond the ordinary. It is not enough to be a good coach, a likeable person and “teacher,” it is not enough that the international players trust him. He also has to do away with those who say he has low ambitions. He must finally take chances, show greater courage, and, above all, believe in himself,” says SDNA.

The Denmark vs Greece match is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 CET at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.