Serbia v Spain

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Serbia will be looking to produce a positive response to some questionable and disappointing results of late on the international scene which culminated in finishing bottom of Group C in the recent Euro 2024 finals, while Spain will be eager to assert their authority early on in Group 4 of this upcoming UEFA Nations League competition following their triumphant success in winning the Euro 2024 tournament.

Serbia finished sitting bottom of Group C with just two points to their name in a group that consisted of England, Denmark and Slovenia and although they picked up points in draws with Slovenia and Denmark, the 1-0 defeat in their opening game of the group stage to England immediately saw Serbia under pressure.

Despite picking up four wins on the trot in all competitions from the start of March last year with victories gained over the likes of USA (friendly), Lithuania and Montenegro (Euro qualifiers) and Jordan (friendly), the hosts have struggled for consistency in subsequent games overall.

Indeed, the bigger picture shows Serbia have collected just four wins in their subsequent 14 matches overall which have come in the form of wins against Lithuania, Montenegro, Cyprus and Sweden but they have also been handed six defeats within this period as well which does not bode well for this upcoming visit from Spain.

Having claimed the European Championship crown in mid-July after beating England 2-1 in the final, Spain will be brimming with confidence as they prepare for this opening game of Group 4 in Belgrade at the Stadion Rajko Mitic against a faltering Serbian outfit.

Spain bring an impressive nine-match winning streak in all competitions into this upcoming Group 4 clash which includes picking up notable wins against the likes of Croatia, Italy, Germany, France and England respectively, while the bigger picture shows the Spaniards have suffered just the single defeat in their previous 19 matches overall.

That rare loss came in the form of a 1-0 loss at home to Colombia in an international friendly but the visitors have also captured no fewer than 17 victories within this extended period of impressive results, thus making Luis de la Fuente's side firm favourites to pick up all three points at the Stadion Rajko Mitic on Thursday night.

La Roja have also won their last five away games on the trot along with being handed just three defeats in their previous 15 outings on the road as well which makes them a strong and attractive prospect here against an inconsistent Serbia side.

Serbia v Spain Verdict

It's been a period of 12 years since Serbia and Spain last locked horns but the Spanish came out on top that day, winning 2-0 at home and the visitors look the more likely in this upcoming tussle as well.

Therefore, our main bet will be Spain win @ 1.68

Other side bets worth considering:

Spain win & Over 2.5 goals @ 2.62

Correct Score: Spain 2-1 @ 8.50