East Germany vs Yugoslavia head-to-head record
- East Germany wins
- 1
- Draws
- 2
- Yugoslavia wins
- 3
6 meetings, 1962 to 1985Goals: East Germany 8, Yugoslavia 11
East Germany and Yugoslavia have met 6 times since 1962. Yugoslavia have won 3, East Germany 1, and 2 matches ended level. They last met on 28 September 1985, when East Germany won 2–1 in World Cup qualifying.
The 6 meetings have produced 19 goals, 3.17 per game. The biggest win is Yugoslavia’s 3–1 in a friendly in 1962.
Who has won more, East Germany or Yugoslavia?
All matches6 matches
Competitive4 matches
Friendlies2 matches
Key numbers
- Goals
- East Germany 8, Yugoslavia 113.17 per game
- First meeting
- Yugoslavia 3–1 East GermanyFriendly, 16 May 1962
- Most recent
- Yugoslavia 1–2 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 28 Sept 1985
- East Germany’s biggest win
- Yugoslavia 1–2 East GermanyWorld Cup qualifying, 28 Sept 1985
- Yugoslavia’s biggest win
- Yugoslavia 3–1 East GermanyFriendly, 16 May 1962
- Most goals in a meeting
- East Germany 2–3 YugoslaviaWorld Cup qualifying, 20 Oct 1984
- Biggest upset
- East Germany 2–3 YugoslaviaWorld Cup qualifying, 20 Oct 1984Winner’s rating-based win expectancy: 21%
- TFN Elo rating now
- East Germany 1729, Yugoslavia 1864How the rating works
Last five meetings
- Yugoslavia1East Germany2
World Cup qualifying
Belgrade, Yugoslavia
- East Germany2Yugoslavia3
World Cup qualifying
Leipzig, German DR
- Yugoslavia0East Germany0
Euro qualifying
Belgrade, Yugoslavia
- East Germany1Yugoslavia2
Euro qualifying
Leipzig, German DR
- East Germany2Yugoslavia2
Friendly
Leipzig, German DR
Who has had the upper hand over time?
The line climbs with every East Germany win and drops with every Yugoslavia win, so its height shows who has won more meetings up to that point.
Every meeting on one timeline
Home, away and neutral
In East Germany's home games
3 matches
012
East GermanyDrawsYugoslavia
In Yugoslavia's home games
3 matches
111
East GermanyDrawsYugoslavia
Record by competition
| Competition | Played | East Germany | Draws | Yugoslavia | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup qualifying | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4–4 |
| Friendly | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3–5 |
| Euro qualifying | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1–2 |
Meetings by decade
| Decade | Results | Played | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2 | 8 | |
| 1970s | 2 | 3 | |
| 1980s | 2 | 8 |
Longest runs
| Longest run of | East Germany | Yugoslavia |
|---|---|---|
| Wins in a row | 11985 | 11984 |
| Unbeaten meetings | 11985 | 51962 to 1984 |
Top scorers in East Germany vs Yugoslavia
- 1Andreas ThomEast Germany2
Scorer records exist for 3 of the 6 meetings, mostly competitive matches. Own goals are not credited to a player.
Questions answered
How many times have East Germany and Yugoslavia played each other?
6 times, starting on 16 May 1962. 4 of those meetings were competitive and 2 were friendlies.
Who has won more matches between East Germany and Yugoslavia?
Yugoslavia, with 3 wins to 1. 2 matches ended level.
What is the biggest win in East Germany vs Yugoslavia?
Yugoslavia’s 3–1 win in a friendly on 16 May 1962 in Belgrade.
When did East Germany and Yugoslavia last play?
On 28 September 1985 in Belgrade, when East Germany won 2–1 in World Cup qualifying.
What is the competitive record between East Germany and Yugoslavia?
In 4 competitive matches, East Germany have 1 win, Yugoslavia have 2, and 1 ended level.
Every East Germany vs Yugoslavia result
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yugoslavia | 1–2 | East Germany | World Cup qualifying | Belgrade, Yugoslavia | |
| East Germany | 2–3 | Yugoslavia | World Cup qualifying | Leipzig, German DR | |
| Yugoslavia | 0–0 | East Germany | Euro qualifying | Belgrade, Yugoslavia | |
| East Germany | 1–2 | Yugoslavia | Euro qualifying | Leipzig, German DR | |
| East Germany | 2–2 | Yugoslavia | Friendly | Leipzig, German DR | |
| Yugoslavia | 3–1 | East Germany | Friendly | Belgrade, Yugoslavia |
Recent form
East Germany
Yugoslavia
- Lat NetherlandsFriendly0–2Wed 25 Mar 1992
- Wat AustriaEuro qualifying2–0Wed 13 Nov 1991
- Lat BrazilFriendly1–3Wed 30 Oct 1991
- Wv Faroe IslandsEuro qualifying2–0Wed 16 Oct 1991
- Lat SwedenFriendly3–4Wed 4 Sept 1991
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Results through 6 October 2026. Page updated 3 November 2026. How these numbers are calculated.