Anticipation is high as Serbia prepares to face England in the Euro Cup 2024. This match, scheduled for June 15, 2024, promises to be a thrilling encounter. Here’s a thorough analysis of key statistics, team performance, head-to-head records, and predictions for this eagerly awaited clash.
Key Stats & Insights
- Excluding penalty shootouts, England has only suffered one defeat in their last 18 Euro matches (10 wins, 7 draws), with the loss coming against Iceland at Euro 2016.
- Harry Kane has scored 12 goals in the last three major tournaments (2018 World Cup, Euro 2020, 2022 World Cup), a feat matched only by France’s Kylian Mbappé.
- Serbia’s recent performance in the last 5 matches has been better than England’s.
- On average, Serbia scores 2 goals per game at home, while England scores 1.67 goals per game away.
Team Form and Performance
Serbia – Last 10 Competitive Games
Serbia has 4 wins, 3 losses, and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals per game from 11.8 attempts and 4.5 shots on target. They maintain 59.1% possession and earn 5.0 corners per game, while conceding 1.5 goals from 7.9 attempts and 3.6 shots on target.
Top scorers: Aleksandar Mitrovic (7 goals), Dusan Vlahovic (4 goals), Dusan Tadic (2 goals). Tadic also leads in assists with 6.
England – Last 10 Competitive Games
England has 7 wins, 1 loss, and 2 draws, averaging 2.6 goals per game from 5.6 shots on target and 12.2 attempts. They maintain 62.0% possession, earn 4.4 corners per game, and concede 0.6 goals from 5.6 attempts and 1.5 shots on target.
Top scorers: Harry Kane (10 goals), Bukayo Saka (5 goals), Marcus Rashford (2 goals). Saka, Jude Bellingham, and Kane each have 2 assists, while goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has kept 5 clean sheets.
Head-to-Head Records
This match marks the first meeting between England and Serbia since Serbia became an independent state in 2006. England last faced Serbia in a friendly against Serbia and Montenegro in 2003, winning 2-1. Historically, England is unbeaten in their last six matches against Serbia or Yugoslavia, winning the last four. Their most notable defeat was in the Euro 1968 semi-finals, where they lost 2-1.
Player Form and Availability
Serbia
Head Coach: Dragan Stojković
Expected lineup:
- Goalkeepers: Djordje Petrovic, Predrag Rajkovic, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic
- Defenders: Filip Mladenovic, Milos Veljkovic, Nikola Milenkovic, Srdjan Babic, Strahinja Pavlovic, Uros Spajic
- Midfielders: Ivan Ilic, Lazar Samardzic, Mijat Gacinovic, Nemanja Gudelj, Nemanja Maksimovic, Sasa Lukic, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
- Forwards: Aleksandar Mitrovic, Andrija Zivkovic, Dusan Tadic, Dusan Vlahovic, Luka Jovic, Petar Ratkov
Formation: 3-4-1-2
England
Head Coach: Gareth Southgate
Expected lineup:
- Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Dean Henderson
- Defenders: Kyle Walker, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Kieran Trippier
- Midfielders: Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jude Bellingham
- Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, Harry Kane
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Market Analysis (Odds)
Bookmakers favor England with odds of 1.48, suggesting a 68% chance of victory. Serbia is listed at 6.50. The odds for Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals are balanced, indicating expectations of a potentially high-scoring game. Both Teams to Score No is priced at 1.73, suggesting a possibility of a clean sheet for one side.
Predictions
England is expected to dominate, creating numerous scoring opportunities. Serbia may find it challenging to score but could manage to hit back. A 3-1 victory for England is a likely outcome.
This preview provides a detailed analysis of team performances, key players, head-to-head records, and betting odds, helping fans and bettors make informed decisions for the Euro Cup 2024 match between Serbia and England.