World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Serbia vs England

Serbia host England in this World Cup qualifying encounter at Stadion Rajko Mitic, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Wednesday 10 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Don’t Expect Fireworks

The Total Goals market provides readers with the chance to back our Under 2.5 Goals pick. Serbia and England could be set to contest an unexciting encounter and a price of 1.66 looks the standout bet.

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England Beat Serbia in their Previous Meeting

Serbia triumphed in their last game which was away from home in the World Cup qualifier. Latvia were beaten 1-0 at Daugava Stadions. Dragan Stojkovic's team had five shots on target and boasted 55% possession, with Dusan Vlahovic scoring the winner twelve minutes into the contest.

England won their previous game, beating Andorra at home. It was a 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory at Villa Park. The Three Lions boasted a mind-boggling 76% of possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Christian Garcia (own goal) and Declan Rice were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 1-0 in favour of England when they last played Serbia, with the Euro 2024 clash taking place at VELTINS-Arena.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	England	4	4	0	0	8	0	8	8:0	12
2	Serbia	3	2	1	0	4	0	4	4:0	7

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Serbia – Last 10 Competitive Games

Serbia have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts. Dragan Stojkovic's team have averaged 45.7% possession and 4.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.7 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 4.3 corners.

Aleksandar Mitrovic leads the way with 4 goals, Dusan Vlahovic has 2, with Nemanja Maksimovic and two others on 1. Leading assistor is Dusan Vlahovic with 2, while goalkeepers Djordje Petrovic and Predrag Rajkovic have collectively recorded 6 clean sheets.

England – Last 10 Competitive Games

England have won 9 and lost 1, with an average of 2.4 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 16.1 attempts. The Three Lions have averaged 69.3% possession, 725.1 passes, 7.5 corners taken and 1.9 corners against, while conceding 0.3 goals from 1.4 shots on goal and 5.5 attempts.

The leading goalscorers have been Harry Kane on 6, Declan Rice with 3 and Jack Grealish 2. Noni Madueke, Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham are top assists providers with 3, while Jordan Pickford has recorded 8 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Serbia predicted lineup (3-5-2): Djordje Petrovic (GK), Nikola Milenkovic, Strahinja Erakovic, Strahinja Pavlovic, Andrija Zivkovic, Nemanja Gudelj, Nemanja Maksimovic, Lazar Samardzic, Aleksa Terzic, Dusan Vlahovic, Aleksandar Mitrovic.

England predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford (GK), Reece James, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane.

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Serbia vs England Prediction & Betting Tips

This Serbia vs England betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, expert player prop picks, corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Match Prediction

We don’t think there will be too many goals in this World Cup qualifying encounter. The price of 1.66 for Under 2.5 really stands out and we can place this wager with a large slice of confidence.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key World Cup qualifying data is helpful.

Key Serbia vs England stats:

The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Serbia games.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Serbia games.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 England games on the road.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 England games.
The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 England games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 60.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Serbia

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England

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing England to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of 5.80 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eberechi Eze Over 0.5 Shots On Target

Eberechi Eze (England) has chalked up one or more shots on goal in four straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the 2.18 available.

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Goalscorer

Shots On Target

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Harry Kane to Score

Harry Kane (England) has been on the scoresheet in four of his past five matches. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of 2.65 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Goalscorer

Shots On Target

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Corners Prediction

England Over 4.5 Corners

We’ve seen an average of 9.20 corners for England in their past five games. There’s everything to like about the England Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at 1.67.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Serbia

Total

8.60 4.30 4.30

Home

8.50 4.90 3.60

Away

9.10 4.60 4.50

England

Total

9.40 7.50 1.90

Home

9.20 7.60 1.60

Away

6.80 3.70 3.10

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Serbia Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5

Full-Time Result England

Team Corners England Over 4.5

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Serbia vs England Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving England Plenty of Respect

With the bookies giving them a 57% probability of winning, England might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are 1.75 when it comes to triumphing in this World Cup qualifying clash. Serbia are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 4.75.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back England -0.75 against Serbia at 2.00. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at 1.95 and No at 1.80.

The best football betting sites cover World Cup qualifying games in serious depth and there are hundreds of markets. We recommend scanning through the various bets before picking out the best angle.

Full-Time Result

Half-Time Result

Double Chance

Draw No Bet

Asian Handicap

Total Goals

Both Teams to Score

Harry Kane Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Harry Kane is available at 2.65 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of 4.50 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Harry Kane (England)

Ollie Watkins (England)

Aleksandar Mitrović (Serbia)

Jarrod Bowen (England)

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Player Shots On Target

Harry Kane (England)

Ollie Watkins (England)

Aleksandar Mitrović (Serbia)

Jarrod Bowen (England)

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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Serbia Stats

England Stats

Full-Time Result

4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 matches
6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.50 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 2.40 goals scored and 0.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 1.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 6.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 45.70% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 50.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 69.30% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 61.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Serbia vs England Lineups & Team News

The Serbia vs England team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll update you with the confirmed World Cup qualifying lineups and the latest injury reports.