World Cup qualifying Group action continues on September 9, 2025, with Serbia hosting England in Belgrade. Both teams have yet to concede a goal in the campaign, setting up a fascinating battle between two of Europe’s most defensively disciplined sides.
Prediction Overview
The betting recommendation is Both Teams to Score – No. Serbia’s recent run of clean sheets and England’s defensive resilience suggest a low probability of both sides finding the net. A narrow, cagey match appears the most realistic outcome.
Serbia’s Defensive Stability
Serbia come into this clash buoyed by a 1–0 win away to Latvia, their fourth consecutive match without conceding. In fact, six of their last seven fixtures have finished under 2.5 goals, reflecting a more pragmatic and disciplined approach under Dragan Stojković. At home, Serbia have been especially hard to break down, keeping five consecutive clean sheets in Belgrade. While their attack led by Dušan Vlahović and Aleksandar Mitrović carries threat, recent performances suggest they are prioritizing control and defensive compactness in competitive matches.
England’s Clean-Sheet Habit
England, meanwhile, have started their qualifying campaign with four straight wins, all without conceding. Gareth Southgate’s men have now kept clean sheets in six of their last seven matches, underlining the effectiveness of their back line and the reliability of Jordan Pickford in goal. Criticism has been directed at their lack of attacking ruthlessness - narrow wins over Andorra (1–0 away, 2–0 home) highlighted a tendency to underwhelm against weaker opposition. Still, with players like Harry Kane, Phil Foden, and Jude Bellingham, England remain capable of grinding out results with minimal fuss. Their away form is solid, with four consecutive wins on the road and just one goal conceded across those fixtures.
Head-to-Head and Match Dynamics
While competitive meetings between these nations are rare, their current form profiles are similar: disciplined, low-scoring matches where defensive setups take priority. Serbia’s home solidity and England’s clean-sheet record make a high-scoring affair unlikely. The BTTS – No market best reflects these dynamics, with a 0–1 or 0–2 England victory fitting the most probable pattern.
