Serbia vs Albania Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 11 Oct 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Serbia vs Albania

Serbia host Albania in this World Cup qualifying fixture at Stadion Rajko Mitic, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Saturday 11 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We don’t think the net will bulge too many times when Serbia go up against Albania. For this reason, we’re backing Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this selection is priced at -149.

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Third-placed Serbia were beaten 5-0 at Stadion Rajko Mitic in their last game. This was at home to England in the World Cup qualifier. Dragan Stojkovic's team had only 35% possession and one shot on target.

Albania, who sit second in Group K, claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 1-0 World Cup qualifying win occurred against Latvia at Air Albania Stadium. The Red and Black enjoyed 63% possession and recorded three shots on goal, with Kristjan Asllani on target in the 25th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

A 0-0 draw occurred in the last head-to-head when Albania hosted Serbia at the Air Albania Stadium.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Albania	8	4	2	2	7	5	2	7:5	14
3	Serbia	8	4	1	3	9	10	-1	9:10	13

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4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal. Serbia have had 44.6% possession and 4.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 13.8 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.1 corners.

Top goalscorer Aleksandar Mitrovic has found the net 4 times, Dusan Vlahovic 2, with Nemanja Maksimovic and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Dusan Vlahovic with 2, while goalkeepers Djordje Petrovic and Predrag Rajkovic have collectively recorded 6 clean sheets.

Albania have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.7 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.9% possession, 3.2 corners taken and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

The leading scorers have been Kristjan Asllani and Rey Manaj with 2, while Myrto Uzuni has 1. Arber Hoxha, Armando Broja and Kristjan Asllani have had 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Thomas Strakosha has 5 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Serbia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Djordje Petrovic (GK), Veljko Milosavljevic, Milos Veljkovic, Strahinja Pavlovic, Andrija Zivkovic, Aleksandar Stankovic, Nemanja Maksimovic, Filip Kostic, Lazar Samardzic, Dusan Vlahovic, Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Albania confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Thomas Strakosha (GK), Elseid Hysaj, Arlind Ajeti, Berat Djimsiti, Mario Mitaj, Qazim Laci, Kristjan Asllani, Juljan Shehu, Armando Broja, Rey Manaj, Myrto Uzuni.

Serbia vs Albania Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Serbia vs Albania betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

After weighing everything up, the price of -149 for Under 2.5 Goals looks to be a solid wager. Both teams might struggle to net and this World Cup qualifying prediction should be a sensible play.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the World Cup qualifying form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Serbia vs Albania stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Serbia games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 12 of the last 20 Serbia games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Albania games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Albania games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Albania games.

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 59.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Serbia 1 - 0 Albania

An exciting bet could be a 1-0 victory in favor of Serbia at odds of +380. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dusan Vlahovic to Score +155

Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia) has scored two goals in his past five matches. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +155 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Dusan Vlahovic Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+163

First

+340

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Corners Prediction

Serbia Under 5.5 Corners -147

Serbia have had a corner average of 4.20 in the past 10 games, while the last 5 Albania matches have seen them concede an average of 3.60 corners. We’re going to bet on Serbia to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -147.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Serbia

Total

8.30 4.20 4.10

Home

8.70 4.80 3.90

Away

9.10 4.60 4.50

Albania

Total

7.80 3.20 4.60

Home

6.20 2.20 4.00

Away

8.40 3.30 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-133

Under 8.5

-106

Serbia Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-159

Albania Corners

Over 3.5

-106

Under 3.5

-133

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+600

2

+210

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Serbia vs Albania 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.

Serbia are regarded as having a 57% chance of winning this World Cup qualifying clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -135. The +400 means that Albania are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

If you wager Serbia -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -110, your stake is split between -0.5 and -1.0. A 2+ goal victory over Albania achieves a full payout, with a one goal win meaning half the stake is a winner and the other half refunded.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -167 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-135

X

+250

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+135

X

+112

2

+430

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-385

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-172

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+116

No

-167

Those interested in Aleksandar Mitrović to find the net anytime are able to get +143. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +300.

Aleksandar Mitrović (Serbia)

First

+143

Anytime

+300

Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia)

First

+163

Anytime

+340

Andrej Ilic (Serbia)

First

+175

Anytime

+380

Luka Jovic (Serbia)

First

+245

Anytime

+500

Rey Manaj (Albania)

First

+380

Anytime

+750

Armando Broja (Albania)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Mirlind Daku (Albania)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Jasir Asani (Albania)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Arbër Hoxha (Albania)

First

+430

Anytime

+850

Andrija Zivkovic (Serbia)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Filip Kostic (Serbia)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Nedim Bajrami (Albania)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

Sasa Lukic (Serbia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1400

Nemanja Maksimovic (Serbia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Qazim Laci (Albania)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Medon Berisha (Albania)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Strahinja Eraković (Serbia)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Kristjan Asllani (Albania)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Nemanja Gudelj (Serbia)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Aleksandar Stankovic (Serbia)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Strahinja Pavlovic (Serbia)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Juljan Shehu (Albania)

First

+1100

Anytime

+2000

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Serbia Stats

Albania Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 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 3 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.70 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 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 44.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 45.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Serbia vs Albania Lineups & Team News

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