England vs Serbia prediction, H2H and probable lineups - November 13, 2025
One of the matches of the 9th round of World Cup 2026 qualification will take place on Thursday at Wembley Stadium in London, where England will host the Serbian national team. Let's take a look at a goals bet in this clash with a promising odds value.
Match preview
England have already secured top spot in the group ahead of schedule and can now play without pressure, but a home match at Wembley is always an occasion where the Three Lions look to entertain the crowd. Nine consecutive wins in official matches, not a single goal conceded in qualifying, and minimal squad rotation all point to solid stability.
Thomas Tuchel has assembled an almost optimal lineup, featuring most of the key players capable of deciding the outcome single-handedly. England have improved not only defensively but also in attack — the team operates with balance and a high level of discipline. Their play in the final third is increasingly varied, which is crucial against opponents who sit deep and defend in numbers.
Serbia approach this match with a new head coach and hopes for a fresh start — one that could spark a late push for the group's second qualification spot. After a heavy home defeat to England (0-5), the team is desperate for points, and despite all the challenges, the visitors' motivation is sky-high.
However, there has been precious little time to adapt to Veljko Paunović's new tactics, and the quality of the opposition will demand near-flawless execution. Serbia maintain a solid away record — it's been over a year since their last defeat on the road, which should give them confidence ahead of their trip to London. Nevertheless, against top-tier sides, the team has struggled significantly. The defense often buckles under pressure, and the attack still lacks cohesion.
Probable lineups
- England: Pickford, O’Riley, Stones, Burn, Spence, Anderson, Henderson, Rice, Rashford, Kane, Saka
- Serbia: Petrovic, Mimović, Pavlović, Eraković, Terzić, Lukić, Stanković, Živković, Samardžić, Kostić, Vlahović
Match facts and head-to-head
- England have not conceded in World Cup 2026 qualifying for six straight matches.
- Serbia are unbeaten away from home for over a year, with a five-match streak.
- In the head-to-head meeting in September, England routed Serbia 5-0.
Prediction
England have already achieved all their tournament goals, but they have no intention of easing up at Wembley. In front of their home fans, the hosts will aim to keep another clean sheet and record a tenth straight official victory. Serbia, despite the change of coach and their motivation, are unlikely to adapt quickly enough to mount a genuine challenge. The recommended bet: "Both teams to score – No" at 1.66.
