Serbia vs Switzerland Prediction: Can Serbia Cause Problems for Switzerland?

With Brazil consolidating at the top of the Group G standings, we have Switzerland and Serbia in the race for qualification, along with Cameroon. Going in the contest, Switzerland stands 2nd with just a win and three points from two games played. However, on the other hand, Serbia stands 4th with just a single point. With very faded chances for qualification, Serbia will go for the kill, with a clear intent for winning. The contest is likely to go down to the wire as the last time these two sides played in 2018, Switzerland won 1-2. 

Serbia - Coming off a Fighting Draw Against Cameroon (DLWWW)

Going in the contest, Serbia will be talking about confidence from the draw against Cameroon, in which Serbian strikers managed to have a fair share in goal scoring. Strahinja Pavlovic, Sergej Milinkovic, and Aleksander Mitrovic scored goals. For the upcoming fixture, the Serbian team is likely to stick to the same formation; however, the inclusion of Dusan Vlahovic seems doubtful. In the game against Cameroon, Serbia managed to uphold the accurate passing percentage of 81% with 15 shots. For the upcoming game, Serbia will look to defy the odds and win. The back three of Strahinja Pavlovic, Milos Veljkovic, and Nikola Milenkovic, who started the previous two games, will likely make up the Eagles’ starting lineup.

Expected Opening Lineup for Serbia

Milinkovic-Savic; Milenkovic, Veljkovic, Pavlovic; Zivkovic, Maksimovic, Lukic, Kostic; Tadic, Mitrovic

Switzerland - Opportunity to Qualify for the Knockout Stage (LWLWW)

Going in the contest, Switzerland is coming off a defeat against Brazil (1-0), which won’t be hurting them a lot. Switzerland must have kept its eye focused on winning against Serbia and qualifying for the next round. Apart from Noah Okafor’s muscle injury, Switzerland’s lineup will be unchanged. Given that Nati should be able to advance with a point, the manager may use the similar, more cautious strategy he employed against Brazil, with Granit Xhaka and Remo Freuler sitting in front of the back four. Breel Embolo, the only player for Switzerland, should start in attack. He will be backed up by Djibril Sow in the center, while Ruben Vargas and a healthy Xherdan Shaqiri might play advanced wide roles.

Expected Opening Lineup for Switzerland

Sommer; Widmer, Akanji, Elvedi, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Shaqiri, Sow, Vargas; Embolo

Expert Betting Tips

Going in the game, Switzerland will be the favorite to win against Serbia. The game total is expected to be under 2.5 goals, with only Switzerland managing to score. Serbia could dominate with a competitive defense, creating problems for Switzerland.

• Switzerland to Win for 2.9
• Total Goals Under 2.5 for 1.80
• Correct Score 0-1 for 8.5

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