Serbia vs Austria Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The first leg between the two teams ended in a draw.

Serbia national football team are all set to host the Austria national football team in the second leg of the UEFA Nations League 2024-25 playoffs stage. The first leg between the two sides ended on an electrifying note as they secured a 1-1 draw. The second leg will also be an interesting matchup between them.

The Serbia national football team will be at home which will be an added advantage for them. Although they came up with a below-average performance in the first leg, Serbia secured a draw after scoring a goal in the second half. This will make things easier for them coming into the second leg.

The Austria national football team were the better side statistically but only ended up drawing the first leg. They scored the first goal of the game with a good attack rate, but later conceded a goal and held them to a draw. They did have a good performance and will be looking to do the same.

Kick-off:

• Location: Belgrade, Serbia
• Stadium: Rajko Mitic Stadium
• Date: Sunday, March 23
• Kick-off Time: 22:30 IST/ 17:00 GMT/ 12:00 ET/ 09:00 PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Serbia: W-L-D-D-D

Austria: W-W-W-D-D

Players to Watch

Dusan Vlahovic (Serbia)

The 25-year-old forward will be leading the attacking lines alongside Luka Jovic. Dusan Vlahovic will be looking to step up and score a goal for his side so that they can win against Austria. It is going to be a tough contest for the hosts but Vlahovic might end up as the game-changer for Serbia.

Michael Gregoritsch (Austria)

Michael Gregoritsch will be the man in charge of Austria on the attacking front. He is coming in after scoring a crucial goal in the first leg. The 30-year-old will be looking to engrave his name on the scoresheet yet again for Austria here so that he can help them outshine Serbia.

Match Facts

• Austria have not lost any of their last five matches.
• The hosts are winless in their last four matches.
• This will be the fifth confrontation between the two sides.

Serbia vs Austria: Betting Tips and Odds

• Austria to win @31/20 bet365
• Goals under 3.5 @31/100 Bet Goodwin
• Michael Gregortisch to score @15/2 bet365

Injury and Team News

Andrija Zivkovic and Milos Veljkovic will be out of action for the hosts due to injuries.

Austria will be without the services of Alexander Prass, Marcel Sabitzer and Kevin Danso because they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Serbia won: 1

Austria won: 2

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Serbia predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Rajkovic (GK); Erakovic, Gudelj, Babic; Mimovic, Maksimovic, Lukic, Birmancevic; Samardzic; Vlahovic, Jovic

Austria predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Schlager (GK); Wimmer, Lienhart, David Alaba, Mwene; Seiwald, Grillitsch; Schmid, Gregoritsch, Baumgartner; Arnautovic

Match Prediction

Even though the first leg ended in a draw, the Austria national football team are likely to defeat Serbia in the second leg.

Prediction: Serbia 1-2 Austria

Telecast Details

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: Premier Sports

USA: fubo TV

Nigeria: Dstv Now

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