FIFA World Cup Qualifiers : England vs Serbia Live, Preview and Lineups


England vs Serbia
MATCH INFO
MATCH :
   England vs Serbia
COMPETITION :
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
DATE:
14-11-2025
TIME:
01.15 AM IST 
  11.45 PM UAE 
STADIUM
Wembley Stadium

Match Live Info


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Prediction and Preview

England 2 - 0  Serbia

England – Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Pickford; James, Konsa, Stones, Burn; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Rashford; Kane

Key points:

  • Defence:

    • Reece James’ inclusion offers both defensive solidity and attacking width on the right.

    • Ezri Konsa partners John Stones — a composed pairing with good ball distribution.

    • Dan Burn at left-back adds height and aerial strength but slightly reduces England’s attacking thrust down that flank.

  • Midfield:

    • Rice and Anderson (likely Elliot Anderson) form a balanced duo — Rice anchoring, Anderson offering energy and progressive carries.

    • Could also shift to a 4-3-3 with Bellingham deeper if England want more control.

  • Attack:

    • Saka and Rashford stretch play wide, both capable of cutting in to support Harry Kane, who leads the line.

    • Bellingham as a No.10 provides creativity, pressing intensity, and late runs into the box.

Tactical outlook:
Expect England to dominate possession, using width and patient build-up. Bellingham’s freedom between the lines and overlapping full-backs will be key against Serbia’s mid-block.


Serbia – Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1)

Petrovic; Mimovic, Milenkovic, Pavlovic, Terzic; Gudelj, Lukic; Zivkovic, Samardzic, Kostic; Vlahovic

Key points:

  • Defence:

    • Milenkovic and Pavlovic form a strong, physical central duo.

    • Terzic offers attacking runs on the left, complementing Kostic’s width.

  • Midfield:

    • Gudelj and Lukic will aim to shield the defence and disrupt England’s rhythm.

    • Samardzic (Udinese/Inter creative midfielder) brings flair and long-range threat in the advanced midfield role.

  • Attack:

    • Zivkovic and Kostic provide width and crosses — ideal for target man Vlahovic, whose finishing and physical presence are Serbia’s main weapons.

Tactical outlook:
Serbia will likely look to sit compact and spring forward through Kostic’s pace and Vlahovic’s hold-up play. Set pieces could be a major weapon.


Overall Match Snapshot

  • England: More technical control, superior attacking balance.

  • Serbia: Dangerous on transitions, physically imposing, and capable of punishing lapses.

  • Key battle: Rice/Bellingham vs Gudelj/Lukic — control of midfield tempo.

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