Denmark - Serbia predictions and free betting tips [25/06/2024]

The evening match of the third round in Group C of Euro 2024 will be decisive for Denmark and Serbia, who will face off at the Allianz Arena in Munich.

Projected Lineups

Denmark: Kasper Schmeichel, Joachim Andersen, Andreas Christensen, Jannik Vestergaard, Joakim Maehle, Mathias Hjulmand, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Victor Kristiansen, Christian Eriksen, Rasmus Højlund, Jonas Wind.

Serbia: Predrag Rajković, Miloš Veljković, Nikola Milenković, Strahinja Pavlović, Andrija Živković, Ivan Ilić, Saša Lukić, Filip Mladenović, Dušan Tadić, Dušan Vlahović, Aleksandar Mitrović.

Group C Standings

In Group C of Euro 2024, the situation is quite intriguing before the last round. Denmark and Slovenia each have 2 points, with both teams playing to a draw in their head-to-head encounter. The Danes appear more confident from their results and have a strong chance of securing the second place in the group if they avoid losing to Serbia. In this scenario, even if England defeats Slovenia, the Danes will retain at least third place.

Considering their goal difference of zero, finishing third would give Denmark an edge over Hungary, who have 3 points, in the race for the best third-placed teams. Serbia, on the other hand, needs a victory to keep their hopes of advancing from the group alive. After 2 rounds, they have just 1 point and a negative goal difference. The Serbs' performance in the first two matches has been uninspiring, and they will need to significantly improve to defeat the Danes.

Denmark

The Danish national team heads into the final group stage match having displayed good play but without flawless results. In their opening match, the Danes, under Kasper Hjulmand's guidance, started strongly, taking the lead thanks to the efforts of Christian Eriksen, who returned after a cardiac arrest. However, their intensity dropped in the second half, resulting in a 1-1 draw with Slovenia after conceding in the closing minutes. In the second round against England, the Danes once again showed resilience, equalising after an early goal and drawing the game 1-1 with a spectacular long-range strike from Hjulmand.

Denmark sits in 2nd place in the group with 2 points, tied with Slovenia, but ahead on tiebreakers. Denmark has shown quality in attack but has not fully realised their potential in previous games. Christian Eriksen remains a key figure, effectively combining skill and experience, evident in his contributions on the field. His influence, alongside the energy of Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and the starting appearance of Joakim Maehle in the second match, should help the Danes in their upcoming match against Serbia, where they aim to secure a spot in the playoffs.

To advance from the group in first or second place, Denmark needs a victory over Serbia. However, the scenario is such that even a draw could be sufficient to move to the next stage, provided Slovenia does not defeat England.

Serbia

The Serbian national team enters the final group stage match of Euro 2024 in a challenging situation, having only 1 point from two rounds. Despite having a star-studded lineup, coach Dragan Stojković has faced criticism for disappointing results. In their opening match against England, Serbia fell 0-1, showing little against a lacklustre English side, sparking discussions among fans and media. The second match against Slovenia was an opportunity for redemption, but much of the game was dominated by the opponent's conservative tactics and missed chances by Mitrović.

After conceding a goal, it seemed Serbia would be eliminated, but in added time, Luka Jović's goal from the last corner salvaged a draw, keeping their theoretical chances alive. Throughout the tournament, key players' performances and forms have raised serious questions: despite club achievements, Dušan Vlahović has failed to impress, as has Tadić.

The injury to clubmate Filip Kostić has further exacerbated the situation, stripping Serbia's attack of a crucial component. Under the pressure of needing a victory in their final game against Denmark, Serbia must maximise their capabilities to avoid early elimination and criticism from fans and experts.

Head-to-Head

Denmark and Serbia have met three times in recent years, with Denmark winning all encounters. During the Euro 2016 qualifiers, Denmark triumphed 3-1 in Serbia on 14 November 2014, and 2-0 at home on 13 June 2015. Their last meeting in a friendly match in 2022 also ended in a comfortable 3-0 victory for Denmark.

Match Prediction: Denmark vs Serbia

Serbia, much like their Russian counterparts, is showing that a strong lineup guarantees nothing. Serbia miraculously salvaged a draw against Slovenia, with veteran Mitrović being the only player performing at his level. The Danes are superior in all aspects compared to Serbia, including valuable experience in knockout-like matches. Stojković's team struggles to breach defences and their tactics are limited to crosses and long balls, while Denmark excels in counterattacks and positional play. Expect a victory for Hjulmand's side; they will not play for a draw.

Total Goals Prediction

The trend for TU in the third round will be confirmed here.