Serbia vs England: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for September 10, 2025

On Tuesday, matchday six of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers will feature a key match at the Rajko Mitic Stadium in Belgrade, where Serbia will take on England. This match will have a significant impact on the Group K standings and will help determine the leader. There are good chances for goals in this match.

Match preview

Serbia is showing strong form under coach Dragan Stojković. They are unbeaten in their last 12 World Cup qualifying matches. The team plays a disciplined style of football, focusing on defense and teamwork. Jović and Vlahović are key attackers, while Kostić and Živković add width on the sides.

At home, Serbia has been particularly effective, winning six of their last seven home qualifiers. They often limit their opponents to just one goal, making them a tough opponent. This match against England is a chance for Serbia to show they can compete for the group lead.

England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, has had a perfect record so far with four wins and no goals conceded. The team has a balanced approach, with Kane being the main attacker, while new players like Eze and Madueke are also getting time on the field.

England has not lost in 34 World Cup qualifiers, demonstrating their ability to play effectively and tactically. They usually aim for control in matches rather than large victories. In Belgrade, England will likely focus on maintaining possession and finishing their chances.

Probable lineups

• Serbia: Petrović; Pavlović, Veljković, Milenković; Kostić, Ilić, Lukić, Kataï, Živković; Jović, Vlahović
• England: Pickford; Guehi, Konsa, Burn, James; Lewis-Skelly, Rice; Rashford, Eze, Madueke; Kane

Match facts and head-to-head

• Serbia has not lost in their last 12 World Cup qualifiers.
• England has kept six clean sheets in a row in World Cup qualifying.
• The last encounter between these teams was at Euro 2024, where England won 1-0.

Prediction

Both teams enter this match without any losses and have strong defensive records. Given England’s cautious play style and Serbia’s strategy, it’s unlikely to be a high-scoring game. Expect a tough battle with limited goals, and the suggestion is to bet on under 2.5 total goals at odds of 1.75.