Serbia and Portugal measure forces at Stadion Rajko Mitić, in a match for this phase of the Qualification for the European Championship (Qualifying Round). The record of direct confrontations of the last 3 years is favorable to the visiting team, which in the last 2 matches won 1 and drew 1. Particular attention is needed for the home / away condition, since both teams present significantly different results at home and outside.
Serbia:
After 1 victory, 1 draw and 1 defeat, the home team is currently in 3rd position, with 4 points conquered. In the last match, they won by (4‑1) at home against Lithuania, after in the previous match, they lost by (5‑0) away with the Ukraine. This is a team that curiously conquers more positive results as a visitor than at home, since in the last 30 matches it records 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 losses as a visitor, with 17 goals scored and 14 suffered; against 7 wins, 4 draws and 4 losses in his stadium, with 30 goals scored and 19 suffered. In the last 10 matches played at home for all competitions, Serbia won 5, drew 1 and lost 4. Their defense has not been very solid, since they suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 matches, but their attack has marked with regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 7 of their last 10 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 10 home games for all competitions: he suffered 5 of his 13 goals between minutes (61′-75 ‘).
Serbia will fight for a place in the next European Championship and it is possible to achieve it. Of course, it is not easy, but if you show regularity in their games you can guarantee their rating. His group is balanced, so he knows the need to earn points in as many games as possible, especially playing in his domains. Therefore, you must find ways to dominate the Portuguese team to surprise and get a result in your favor. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
Portugal :
After 2 draws, the visiting team is currently in the 4th position, with 2 points won. In the last match, they tied for (1‑1) at home against Serbia, after in the previous match, they had drawn for (0‑0) at home with Ukraine. This is a team that curiously has been stronger outside than at home, since in the last 30 matches it records 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses as a visitor; against 7 wins, 7 draws and 1 loss in his stadium. In the last match he played, for the UEFA Nations League, he won the Netherlands at home by (1‑0). In their last away game, for the UEFA Nations League, they tied for (0-0) against Italy. In its last 7 away matches, Portugal records 3 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he only got 1 comeback in the 4 games in which he suffered the first goal.
So far, Portugal is not doing well in the classification and will have to react from now on if you want a place in the Euro. It is certainly not easy, but you know there is a lot at stake and you must show what you can do. Even away from home it is essential to win and for that to be a reality it is necessary to work a lot in the field. It is essential that you have intelligence to know how and when to act, because you cannot give margins to be surprised. In this match, the best players available will be on the field.
