Serbia Republic of Ireland betting prediction

The home team had direct access to this group stage, so they will play their first match in this edition of the competition. This is a team that is often stronger at home, with the help of its supporters, so they usually make good use of the home advantage, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses at their stadium. They come to this match after a home draw against Russia by (1‑1). Serbia has won 5, tied 1 and lost 4 of the last 10 home matches. They haven't been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, but their offense has scored frequently, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 11 of the last 11 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and have never been able to turn the score around.

Serbia heads into this match after a 1-1 draw against Russia, in a preparation match for this competition, as Mitrovic scored their only goal. In this match, coach Slavoljub should play in a 5-4-1 formation, prioritising organization and long balls forward, especially towards Mitrovic. They have issues maintaining ball possession, against crosses and in their defensive transition. They should have the same starting eleven as they had in their previous match.

Confirmed Lineup: Predrag Rajković, Jagoš Vuković, Branislav Ivanović, Antonio Rukavina, Matija Nastasić, Filip Mladenović, Nemanja Gudelj, Luka Milivojević, Filip Kostić, Dušan Tadić, Aleksandar Mitrović.