Serbia vs England: 6/5 and 11/2 betting tips for crucial qualifier
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
Tue, 09 Sep 2025
England head to Serbia in what is the biggest game of Thomas Tuchel's reign as head coach.
The Three Lions can go a long way towards booking their spot at next summer's World Cup with victory – but defeat would suddenly see them under lots of pressure in Group K.
Adam Drury picks out 6/5 and 11/2 bets for the crucial game in Belgrade.
It's hard to imagine this one getting out of hand, considering what's at stake for both sides.
All four of England's qualifiers under Tuchel have featured under 3.5 goals, while this bet has won in Serbia's last 17 matches.
The two teams met at Euro 2024, with the Three Lions winning 1-0 in an uneventful match, so this should be a safe first leg of both selections.
This match is being billed as Serbia's first ever home game against England, and a lively atmosphere is expected.
Tuchel's side have picked up a card in three of his five matches in charge and the chances of another look high here, considering Serbia's last nine visitors have received at least one yellow.
The Three Lions picked up at least one card in three of their four Euro 2024 away qualifiers and in two of their three Nations League away games last year.
I'm also going to add them to receive a second booking for the 11/2 shot.
The final leg of the 6/5 bet is Declan Rice to have at least one shot.
This could well depend on Tuchel's selection – with Rice a candidate to play as the holding midfielder or in a more advanced role.
My feeling is that Elliot Anderson locked down the number six position against Andorra on Saturday and that Rice will be allowed to play more like how he does for Arsenal, getting forward down the left-side channel and becoming a goal threat.
He scored from exactly that position on Saturday and has had a shot in two of Arsenal's three Premier League matches so far.
For the long shot, I will also throw in one shot for Andrija Zivkovic.
The Serbia midfielder has had an effort in two of three qualifiers so far and also had two strikes against Austria in the Nations League in March.
1pt – Under 3.5 goals, England to receive 1+ card, Declan Rice to have 1+ shot – 6/5 (Bet365)
0.5pts – Under 3.5 goals, England to receive 2+ cards, Declan Rice and Andrija Zivkovic to have 1+ shot – 11/2 (Bet365)
Adam Drury has been providing top-class football and snooker betting tips for Odds Now since 2024, enjoying a profitable first campaign.
His EFL accumulators gained a lot of traction in the 2024-25 campaign, notably landing 42/1, 50/1 and 55/1 winners for his loyal followers.
As well as having worked for several established publications during his journalism career, Adam is also a devout follower of Watford FC.
Adam Drury has been providing top-class football and snooker betting tips for Odds Now since 2024, enjoying a profitable first campaign.
His EFL accumulators gained a lot of traction in the 2024-25 campaign, notably landing 42/1, 50/1 and 55/1 winners for his loyal followers.
As well as having worked for several established publications during his journalism career, Adam is also a devout follower of Watford FC.
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