Switzerland vs Serbia Live Stream & Tips – Handicap in Play in the World Cup 2027 Qualifiers
Serbia is set to face Switzerland at home, still struggling with numerous player absences. Their strategic focus will likely be on securing an early lead and managing the pace to conserve energy and avoid further injury risks. Switzerland previously came close to victory in Belgrade, but this time, expert opinion leans on the home side prevailing, especially considering the +21.5 handicap. Fans should expect Serbia to take control early, then play cautiously to see out the match while minimizing risks.
- Serbia can finally count on Nikola Jokic in these qualifiers
- Switzerland caused a lot of troubles to the Balkan side in the first round
- Watch Switzerland vs Serbia live in the FIBA World Cup 2027 qualifiers
Match Preview
Switzerland need two wins from the remaining two rounds to keep their qualification hopes alive. Chances of upsetting Serbia led by Nikola Jokic are minimal.
Switzerland Still Searching for First Win
Switzerland have never qualified for the FIBA World Cup in the nation’s history and that is hardly going to change this time, sitting bottom of the table with zero victories and four defeats.
The closest they came to claiming a victory in these qualifiers was in the opening round against Serbia in Belgrade, holding a 23-point lead at half time but collapsing later on and losing the encounter 90-86.
The Red Crosses were not competitive in the other three games, losing twice to Bosnia & Herzegovina 84-60 and 91-60, and to Turkey 85-60.
Jokic is Back For These Matches
Serbia were surely hoping for more than two victories after four World Cup 2027 qualifying rounds, but truth be told they rarely could count on big names like Bogdan Bogdanovic, Nikola Milutinov, Nikola Jokic and others in this cycle.
The Eagles pulled off an incredible comeback in the opening round against Switzerland, with Dusan Ristic orchestrating the attack with 24 points, then were behind against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Sarajevo but once again came back to secure important points in a 74-72 victory.
Dusan Alimpijevic’s side was beaten in their last two appearances, with both defeats coming against stacked Turkey, 82-78 in Belgrade and 94-86 in Istanbul.
Verdict
Switzerland were so close to beating Serbia in Belgrade when these two teams locked horns in late 2025. Serbia are once again dealing with a lot of absentees and likely will slow down to preserve fitness after establishing a lead here. I am backing the home side to win in a +21.5 handicap.
Switzerland +21.5
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