Nations League October 2026: results, predictions and top scorers
Nations League October 2026 summary: results, predictions, top scorers and stats, the 3 best teams and the 5 best players with their stats.
· 8 min readOctober in the UEFA Nations League brought two rounds played in the first days of the month (3 and 4), 52 matches and 131 goals. In October alone England, Belarus and Switzerland took a perfect 6 points, and the biggest result was England's 7-0 win away at Croatia. Below you will find the results, top scorers and stats for October 2026.
All figures come from the Sports AI-Pro match feed. In this article: results, predictions, top scorers and stats for October 2026.
October 2026 in numbers
The competition averaged 2.52 goals per match, and 54% of games finished with over 2.5 goals. Both teams scored in 48% of matches, with home wins in 46% of them, away wins in 25% and draws in 29%.
Home sides won 46% of matches, 29% ended level and away sides won 25%.
| Market | Share of matches |
|---|---|
| Home win | 46% |
| Draw | 29% |
| Away win | 25% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 54% |
| Both teams to score | 48% |
Nations League results: the key matches of October
England won 7-0 away at Croatia, and Poland beat Romania 6-0. Portugal won 4-2 at Denmark, Belgium beat Türkiye 3-0, and Northern Ireland won 3-0 at Ukraine. In round 4 France beat Belgium 4-1, and Slovakia won 4-0 away at Moldova.
| Round | Match |
|---|---|
| 3 | Denmark |
| 3 | Belgium |
| 3 | Ukraine |
| 3 | Poland |
| 3 | Croatia |
| 3 | Belarus |
| 4 | France |
| 4 | Moldova |
The 3 best teams of the month
Ranked by points won in October, these three teams set the pace. The table shows their month in full.
| Team | MP | W-D-L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 2 | 2-0-0 | 10-0 | 6 |
| Belarus | 2 | 2-0-0 | 5-0 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 2 | 2-0-0 | 5-1 | 6 |
England won both games of the month, scoring 10 goals and conceding none, and opened with a 7-0 win away at Croatia.
Belarus took a perfect 6 points, scoring 5 goals and conceding none, including a 4-0 win against San Marino.
Switzerland won both games, scoring 5 goals and conceding one, and have 12 points after four group games.
The 5 highest-rated players of the season so far
Players are ranked by average rating this season (minimum 3 appearances), with their goals and assists shown alongside. This is a season-long ranking as of today, not a monthly one.
The ranking is led by Anthony Gordon (rating 8.77; goals: 3, assists: 1), followed by Senne Lammens (8.33), Michael Olise (8.22), Lamine Yamal (8.18) and Kristjan Asllani (8.18). Without goals or assists in the list: Senne Lammens.
Nations League top scorers and assist leaders
Kane leads the scoring chart with 6 goals, while Michael Olise, Lamine Yamal, Leo Walta of Finland and Troy Parrott have 4 each. In assists, Jude Bellingham and Martin Ødegaard lead with 4.
In the assists table Jude Bellingham leads with 4, followed by Martin Ødegaard (4) and Dan Ndoye (3).
Nations League stats: what the numbers say
Matches averaged 27.0 shots compared with 25.0 in September, and 8.7 on target compared with 8.3. Clean sheets came in 32% of matches (36% in September), and there were 9.2 corners per match (8.0 in September).
| Stat | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Shots per match | 27.0 | 25.0 |
| Shots on target per match | 8.7 | 8.3 |
| Clean sheets | 32% | 36% |
| Corners per match | 9.2 | 8.0 |
What to watch next month
- Will England keep a clean sheet in their next games?
- Will Harry Kane extend his lead in the scoring chart?
- Will Switzerland hold their group position after winning every game?
Nations League predictions: what to expect next
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England were best of the month
Two wins, 10 goals scored and none conceded.
Croatia 0-7 England
The biggest Nations League result of October.
Kane leads the scorers
6 goals this season, 2 more than Olise, Yamal, Walta and Parrott.
More shots than in September
27.0 shots per match compared with 25.0 in September.
Which team had the best October in the Nations League?
England won 2 of 2 matches, scored 10 goals and took 6 points in October.
Who is the Nations League top scorer this season?
Harry Kane leads with 6 goals, ahead of Michael Olise (4) and Lamine Yamal (4).
How many goals per match did the Nations League average in October?
An average of 2.52 goals per match across 52 matches, with 54% of games over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 48%.
Who currently leads the Nations League assists table?
Jude Bellingham with 4 assists, ahead of Martin Ødegaard (4) and Dan Ndoye (3).
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