After making a bid to end their World Cup qualification with an undefeated streak when they play host to Qatar this week. The match schedules for Thursday, with kickoff at 8 pm.
On Wednesday, Serbia warm-up game against Qatar in Rajko Mitic Stadion in Stankovci.
After the derby defeat to Hungary this is an important game for Aleksandar Jankovic’s team before the major Eurovisions play-off game against Portugal next week.
Qatar is high ranked on FIFA rankings, but after two losses by 8:0 and 7:0, it probably will use this game more as training than preparing their side for the next important match.
There are no easy matches in the heat of a World Cup. This is especially true for teams on the brink of qualification for the knockout rounds.
The game will come down to the wire for Serbia as they prepare to take on the Republic of Ireland at Stadion Rajko Mitic.
A win would put them in control of their destiny with only one match against France’s leaders.
All set for the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is certainly not prepared for them off the field. A draw or loss might spell disaster if Portugal defeats rock-bottom Austria in mid-afternoon Russian that day.
All set for the 2022 World Cup, Qatar is certainly not prepared for them off the field.
Serbia vs. Qatar Head to Head
Both sides have one game against each other, with Serbia taking the win while opponents are winless. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Serbia 3-1 Azerjaiban
- Luxembourg 0-1 Serbia
- Ireland 1-1 Serbia
- Serbia 4-1 Luxembourg
- Qatar 0-4 Serbia
Away
- Ireland 4-0 Qatar
- Portugal 3-0 Qatar
- Luxembourg 1-1 Qatar
- Qatar 1-3 Portugal
- Qatar 0-4 Serbia
Serbia Team News
Stjkovic is likely to keep his most experienced players on the bench against Qatar, as they have no chance of making it past the group stage.
That means Serbia’s entire latest generation has one final chance to impress Dragan at home in a match that could be a last attempt to see if any of them deserve a spot on the team in the future.
Qatar Team News
The two players, winger Al-Haydos with 157 appearances under his belt and left-back Abdelkarim Hassan with 158 caps, were keen to help their captain deflect attention in the aftermath of the ‘Battle of Doha’.
Prediction and Odds
We do not expect a large win for the hosts this weekend due to fielding an inexperienced starting XI.
- Serbia Win
- Both Teams to Score
- Double Chance
