Serbia vs England Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Sep 2025

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 14:45 on Tuesday 9 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 -152 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 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 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.

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 -152 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 0 - 1 England

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing England to win 1-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +480 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Eberechi Eze Over 0.5 Shots On Target +118

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 +118 available.

Latest Eberechi Eze Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-185

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Harry Kane to Score +165

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 +165 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Harry Kane Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+350

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+160

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Corners Prediction

England Over 4.5 Corners -150

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 -150.

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

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-150

Serbia Corners

Over 3.5

-138

Under 3.5

-100

England Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+195

X

+650

2

-175

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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 -133 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 +375.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back England -0.75 against Serbia at -100. 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 -105 and No at -125.

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

1

+375

X

+260

2

-133

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+110

2

+137.5

Double Chance

1X

-100

12

-350

X2

-549

Draw No Bet

1

+240

2

-333

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.75

-125

2 Hcp -0.75

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+107.5

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-125

Harry Kane Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Harry Kane is available at +165 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +350 to find the net first.

Harry Kane (England)

First

+165

Anytime

+350

Ollie Watkins (England)

First

+245

Anytime

+480

Aleksandar Mitrović (Serbia)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Jarrod Bowen (England)

First

+290

Anytime

+575

Marcus Rashford (England)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia)

First

+360

Anytime

+800

Noni Madueke (England)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Eberechi Eze (England)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Morgan Rogers (England)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Anthony Gordon (England)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (England)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

Aleksandar Katai (Serbia)

First

+510

Anytime

+1150

Morgan Gibbs-White (England)

First

+540

Anytime

+1150

Elliot Anderson (England)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Lazar Samardzic (Serbia)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Andrija Zivkovic (Serbia)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Reece James (England)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Declan Rice (England)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Jordan Henderson (England)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Harry Kane (England)

Over 0.5

-270

Under 0.5

+160

Ollie Watkins (England)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

+106

Aleksandar Mitrović (Serbia)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-110

Jarrod Bowen (England)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-118

Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-137

Marcus Rashford (England)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-154

Noni Madueke (England)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-189

Eberechi Eze (England)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-185

Anthony Gordon (England)

Over 0.5

+128

Under 0.5

-204

Ruben Loftus-Cheek (England)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-250

Morgan Rogers (England)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-250

Aleksandar Katai (Serbia)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-278

Morgan Gibbs-White (England)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-333

Elliot Anderson (England)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-455

Lazar Samardzic (Serbia)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-455

Andrija Zivkovic (Serbia)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-625

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

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