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Serbia vs England Predictions & Betting Tips - Low Scoring England Win Backed in World Cup Qualifier

alex-waite
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Last updated: Mon 08 Sep 2025 10:42
Serbia takes on England in a crucial World Cup qualifier where both defense and recent form point to a low-scoring contest. Serbia, unbeaten in seven games with strong defensive records at home, are expected to keep things competitive. England, topping Group K and arriving on a four-game winning run in qualifiers, are backed to secure a narrow win. Key action points include under 3.5 goals as the top tip, with England set to edge it while Serbia aims to frustrate. Team news highlights Mitrovic's return and Stones' injury absence.
Alex Waite 08 Sep 2025
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  • Serbia rarely see high-scoring results in home games
  • England have struggled for attacking rhythm recently
  • We are backing under 3.5 goals in the World Cup qualifier
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England have seen under 3.5 goals in their last 2 away games (Getty)

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Serbia keep things tight and are likely to frustrate England for long periods. The Three Lions have enough quality to break down Serbia and a low-scoring away win is tipped.
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Stats


  • Serbia have seen under 3.5 goals in their last 17 games.
  • England have won 4 consecutive away matches.
  • England have seen under 3.5 goals in their last 2 away games.

HTH


England beat Serbia 1-0 in the only previous meeting between the sides.

Serbia Form


Serbia are in decent long-term form and unbeaten in seven consecutive matches. They have drawn four and won three during this run.

The Eagles are second in World Cup qualifying Group K after a three-match unbeaten streak. An opening game 0-0 draw in Albania came before a 3-0 home win against Andorra.

Dragan Stojkovic’s side edged Latvia to a 1-0 away win on Saturday. Dusan Vlahovic scored the winner early on and Serbia had 1.39 XG.

England Form 


Thomas Tuchel’s England occupies top spot in World Cup qualification Group K after winning four successive games.

England beat Albania 2-0, Latvia 3-0 and Andorra 1-0 in their first three qualifiers. They followed that streak with a 3-1 friendly defeat to Senegal in June.

The Three Lions hit back with a 2-0 home victory against Andorra at home. England had 1.95-0.09 XG and an Andorra own goal and Declan Rice’s header secured the win.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News


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

Striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is available following injury and is likely to start.

England (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford; Reece James, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Miles Lewis-Skelly; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane

Defender John Stones withdrew from the England squad due to a muscle injury. 

Verdict

Few chances are expected in this World Cup qualifier. England can get over the line with a low-scoring victory over Serbia in Group K.

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