England’s defence has been less than solid recently, having conceded in four of their last five matches. Serbia, meanwhile, witnessed goals from both sides in each of their final six qualifiers and let in eight goals across three matches at the 2022 World Cup. With Harry Kane scoring 10 goals in his last 10 competitive games for England, the Three Lions are poised for a strong comeback in their Euro 2024 opener in Gelsenkirchen.
England’s Euro 2024 aspirations suffered a setback after a surprising 1-0 defeat to Iceland at Wembley last weekend, raising early doubts about Gareth Southgate’s chosen 26-man squad. Despite this, England’s squad brims with talent, as evidenced by their 6-2 thrashing of Iran at the start of the 2022 World Cup just over 18 months ago. However, they face potential challenges against a Serbian team that claimed a convincing 3-0 victory over Sweden last weekend.
Harry Kane, now a seasoned striker with 36 goals in 32 Bundesliga matches for Bayern Munich, is crucial for England. His recent form includes eight goals in the Champions League and 10 in his last 14 appearances for England. With support from dynamic players like Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, and Cole Palmer, Kane is expected not only to score but also to assist, boosting England’s attacking prowess against a Serbian side that struggled defensively at the last World Cup.
On the other hand, Serbia packs a punch offensively, boasting talents like Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic, who are likely to feature in their 3-5-2 setup. With Serbia’s wing-backs creating opportunities and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic adding threat from midfield, they pose a real challenge. Considering both teams’ recent defensive records and Serbia’s scoring capabilities, a bet on both teams to score could be promising. Despite the potential for a tight match, England, fueled by a potent attack, looks set to secure a victory while both teams are likely to score.
Betting tip – BTTS at EVENs
