Serbia vs Wales - World Cup Qualification Europe Preview and Odds

Published on: 11/06/2017

Serbia vs Wales - World Cup Qualification Europe Preview and Odds

June 11, 2017 19:45pm - Stadion Rajko Mitic

World Cup Qualification - Group D

Since failing to qualify for Euro 2016, Serbia have experienced something of a revival, surging to the top of their World Cup qualifying group with an unbeaten record of three win and two draws.

Last time out, they cruised to a 3-1 win away to Georgia and leapfrogged Republic of Ireland thanks to their superior goal difference. However, their position still remains precarious with just four points separating them from fourth-ranked Austria.

Their overall form remains good with just one defeat in their last 11 matches overall. However, they have concede at least one goal in 12 of their last 13 home matches.

Meanwhile, Euro 2016 semi-finalists Wales are having a poor campaign by their own recent standards. They remain unbeaten in Group D but have drawn their last four games in a row since beaten Moldova 4-0 on the opening day. That run included a home draw against group minnows Georgia.

With Real Madrid star Gareth Bale out of action through suspension (along with Neil Taylor, Wales will face a tough challenge against away from home to the current group leaders. When the teams met in Cardiff back November, they played out a 1-1 draw with Bale getting the goal for the home side.

In the three previous meetings between he two side, Serbia came out on top twive while the other game was drawn.

Recent form (All competitions)

Serbia: WDLDW

Wales: DDDDW

Betting odds and tips

Both sides have been leaking goals on a regular basis so the Both Teams to Score bet looks good value. With key absences from the Welsh side (Bale and Taylor) this could be combined with a home win to boost the value even further.

You can back Both Teams to Score at 11/10 and Serbia/Both Teams to Score at 10/3 with Bet365.

By Neil Morris