Spain vs Serbia Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Euro 2024 champions will look to continue their good form

Spain’s search to become the first nation to successfully defend the UEFA Nations League continues when they host Serbia on Tuesday night. La Roja have taken seven points from three games of the group stage so far, while Serbia have four points from three games. Spain are defending European champions, and they have the form of winners. La Roja are unbeaten in the past 12 games. They will miss some key players due to injury in the upcoming fixture, but still, they have enough quality players who can make the difference.

Serbia have struggled in competitive matches played outside their home nation of late. They will be happy after a win over Switzerland as they won the game by 2-0. They have players who can make things difficult for the home team. Considering their record away from home they will have to give their best to get a good result. This will be an exciting contest for sure.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 15 Oct 2024 at 07:45 PM UK

Wednesday, 16 Oct 2024 at 12:15 AM IST

Location: Estadio Nuevo Arcangel

Form

Spain (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-W

Serbia (in all competitions): W-L-D-D-D

Players to Watch

Fabian Ruiz (Spain)

Ruiz played a key role in Spain’s win in the Euro 2024 campaign. The versatile PSG player was involved in all aspects of De La Fuente’s system. Whether in the buildup phase, progression through the middle or chance in the final third. With his dribbling, he is able to go past players very easily and can create chances on his own. He can progress the ball into the final third very easily and he is always looking to find spaces to attack.

Fabian Ruiz's game by numbers vs. Denmark:100% ground duels won (6/6)100% take-ons completed (3/3)91% pass accuracy (60/66)4x possession won 3 tackles 3 shots 1 chance created #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/plTA3B8x63

— Squawka Live (@Squawka_Live) October 12, 2024

Lazar Samardzic (Serbia)

Lazar Samardzic is very much a final-third midfielder. He is a high-volume shot taker, often seizing the opportunity to have an attempt at a goal from any distance. Samardzic technique is elite, he simply needs to improve his decision-making and off-the-ball movements to create better goal-scoring opportunities. The Serbian often drifts into wider areas from where he can switch play and whip crosses into the penalty area. He is also a significant threat from both live and dead-ball situations.

Match Facts

• Their last meeting was a draw.
• When La Roja lead 1-0 at home, they win in 85% of their matches.
• Spain score 2.73 goals when playing at home and Serbia score 0.75 goals when playing away (on average).

Spain vs Serbia: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Spain to win this fixture
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

La Roja are without Rodri and Dani Carvajal who are out for many months due to ACL injury. Robin Le Normand is also out due to injury, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Gavi, Nico Williams and Bryan Gil are all injured for Spain. Players in the camp are fit for the upcoming fixture. While Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has also withdrawn from the squad. Atletico’s Riquelme has been called up to replace Yamal.

🇪🇸 Riquelme joins the @SEFutbol training camp for the next match in Córdoba ❤️🤍 pic.twitter.com/DGtZHZM9DR

— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) October 13, 2024

Serbia will be without Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Andrija Zivkovic and Ivan Ilic due to injury and Vlahovic has not been called due to family problems.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 2

Spain: 1

Serbia: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Spain Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Raya(GK); Porro, Laporte, Vivian, Grimaldo; Zubimendi, Ruiz; Álex Baena, Pedri, Oyarzabal; Morata

Serbia Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Rajkovic(GK); Pavlovic, Milenkovic, Erakovic; Birmancevic, Grujic, Maksimovic, Nedeljkovic; Lukic, Samardzic; Mitrovic

Match Prediction for Spain vs Serbia

Spain are playing under De la Fuenta and is playing some exciting brand of football. On the other hand, Serbia will be confident after the win over Switzerland. This will be an intense match for sure. Despite Spain missing many key players they are the favourites to win the match. But Serbia can make things difficult for the home team. Spain are the favourites to win this fixture.

Prediction: Spain 3-1 Serbia

Telecast for Spain vs Serbia

India: SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK: ITVX, Premier Sports

USA: FOX Sports, App, FOX Sports 2

Nigeria: SuperSport, DStv Now

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