England welcome Serbia for a high-stakes World Cup Qualifier clash, with the hosts seeking to overturn a daunting recent record against the group leaders.
England arrive in dominant form, boasting a perfect defensive record and a 100% win rate, while Serbia look to prove they can challenge at this level after coming up short in previous meetings. Kick-off is set for 7:45 PM at Wembley Stadium, where the pressure is firmly on the away side to halt the Three Lions’ charge.
Best Bets & Predictions
Based on England’s flawless defence, high scoring output and the one-sided head-to-head record, our top betting recommendations centre on England to win and to keep another clean sheet. We’re especially confident in backing England for the outright victory, given their 6-match winning streak and 0 goals conceded in this campaign.
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| England to Win | 2/7 @ BOYLE Sports (77.8%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | England have been in superb form in Group K, winning all six of their qualifying games and not conceding a single goal. It’s the culmination of a run that stretches back to September 2024 where England have won 12 of their 14 games and conceded just four goals. Serbia have lost two of their six qualifying games and now need to overturn Albania’s one point lead if they hope to secure a playoff place. There have been two meetings between these two nations, with England coming out on top in both of them ad we don’t expect that record to be broken this week. |
| England Clean Sheet | 4/5 @ BOYLE Sports (55.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | As mentioned above, England have yet to concede a goal in their six qualifying games and have kept a clean sheet in 11 of their last 14 games, a record that stretches back to their first game after losing to Spain in the final of Euro 2024. This also comes in a period where Serbia are struggling for goals, scoring an average of 1.16 goals per game in their qualifying campaign, with seven goals in six games. Six of those goals have come in games against Andorra, further highlighting their difficulty in breaking down nations of higher quality. |
Odds correct at the time of writing.
England vs Serbia match odds
How both teams head into England vs Serbia
England come into this game with their World Cup qualification already secured, having won all six of their qualifying games. It’s been a relatively easy campaign for the Three Lions, who haven’t conceded a goal in Group K and have scored 18 times, an average of three goals a game. This run has been complemented by a friendly victory over Wales, although their 3-1 defeat to Senegal in June will still linger in the back of England fans minds. Although there is nothing riding on this game for Thomas Tuchel’s side, they will still be looking to make a statement ahead of next summer’s tournament.
Serbia have struggled at times in Group K, dropping points to Albania both home and away, results that have left them one point behind their closest rivals for a playoff place. With Albania facing Andorra, a game they should win with relative ease, there is increased pressure on Serbia to find a result as they know a defeat to England could leave them too far adrift to potentially qualify for the World Cup. Serbia have scored seven goals in their six qualifying campaign, and conceded the same amount, with six of their seven goals coming against lowly Andorra.
England team news
There are three players in line to win their first caps for England this week, with Jarell Quansah, Nico O’Reilly and Alex Scott all being called up by Thomas Tuchel. Nick Pope returns to the squad at the expense of James Trafford, while captain, Harry Kane will be looking to pick up his 111th cap.
Serbia team news
Vanja Dragojević is the only player without a cap to his name in the Serbia squad but there are plenty of names known to Premier League fans with Đorđe Petrović, Nikola Milenković, Veljko Milosavljević and Saša Lukić all plying their trade in England’s top league. Dušan Vlahović will likely lead the line for Serbia, with the Juventus striker scoring six times this season.
Season Form & Standings
The 2025/26 World Cup Qualifiers have seen England set the benchmark with six wins from six, 18 goals scored, and a perfect defensive record. Serbia sit third, having won half their matches but exposing a significant gap in both attack and defence.
| Team | Pos | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | +18 | 18 |
| Serbia | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Head-to-Head
England have dominated the recent meetings, winning both previous encounters without conceding a goal.
Last 2 Meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 09/09/25 | Serbia 0-5 England | World Cup Qualifiers |
| 16/06/24 | Serbia 0-1 England | European Championship |
Conclusion
With England boasting six wins, no goals conceded, and a history of outclassing Serbia, the stage looks set for another statement performance. Yet Serbia’s need for points could spark a more open contest than their recent encounters suggest. Will England’s defensive wall hold firm again, or can Serbia finally find a breakthrough? For those seeking a banker, England to win at 2/7 with BOYLE Sports (77.8%) stands out for both form and value.
Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.