Serbia vs England Prediction 09.09.2025
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Serbia vs England Prediction
Serbia vs England Prediction and Betting Tips for Tuesday’s World Cup qualifier in Belgrade. The Three Lions are sitting pretty on top of Group K, but this is by far their toughest test so far. In this article, you’ll discover World Cup Predictions from XpertStats tipsters.
- England chase a fifth straight win in Group K, still yet to concede a goal.
- Serbia unbeaten in qualifying and boasting an impressive home record.
- Mitrovic returns to lead Serbia’s attack alongside Dusan Vlahovic.
- Tuchel could join an elite group of England managers with five wins from five.
Serbia enter this game with quiet confidence. They’ve taken seven points from their opening three qualifiers, conceding none and winning back-to-back against Andorra and Latvia. Belgrade has been a fortress too only one defeat in their last 28 home World Cup qualifiers. Aleksandar Mitrovic, Serbia’s record scorer, is set to return up front, and alongside Dusan Vlahovic, that’s a duo capable of unsettling any defence. Still, goals haven’t exactly flowed, and that might be their biggest worry heading into this one.
Dragan Stojkovic knows his team have often flattered to deceive on the big stage, but a victory here would shift the narrative. They’ve fallen short in recent tournaments, unable to escape the group stage, but with the crowd behind them, Tuesday feels different. Can they finally land a statement win? Or will old frustrations resurface when the pressure cranks up?
England, meanwhile, have been winning but not exactly dazzling. Tuchel’s side made it four from four with a 2-0 win over Andorra, though the performance was more sluggish than sharp. Declan Rice added to an own goal, but against the world’s 174th-ranked team, many fans wanted more. The upside? England haven’t conceded in six competitive games, and Tuchel has turned them into a possession-heavy, hard-to-break-down outfit. It’s efficient, but not thrilling. That’s a bold move, but maybe the right one.
Harry Kane is, of course, the main man, though he was quiet at the weekend. With Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden missing, Rice and newcomers like Elliot Anderson have been stepping up. The Bayern Munich striker will relish the Belgrade stage, but Serbia know him well. This clash has the makings of a chess match: Serbia’s fierce home record against England’s defensive steel. It’s hard to say how this will end, but one thing feels likely don’t expect a goal-fest. Another night where World Cup Predictions could hinge on fine margins.
This clash looks set to be a cagey affair. England have yet to concede a goal in this qualifying campaign, extending their clean sheet run to six competitive games. Tuchel’s system isn’t flashy, but it prioritises control and limiting opposition chances, which has worked so far. Serbia, on the other hand, have only scored four goals in their three matches, despite boasting elite forwards like Mitrovic and Vlahovic. At home, Serbia are tough to beat, but they don’t usually produce high-scoring games in qualifiers. Given England’s pragmatic style and Serbia’s cautious approach in big games, the stage is set for a low-scoring contest. With so much riding on this, both sides may avoid taking risks, keeping things tight until late. Under 2.5 goals feels like the most sensible angle here, especially with both teams building their success on defensive organisation.
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