The action in League A of the UEFA Nations League continues with a second round of fixtures as Denmark host Serbia in Copenhagen.
These two nations clashed in an uneventful match during the European Championship and Denmark remain unbeaten against Serbia. After the first round in the UNL, the expectations are for a close contest and a possible home triumph.
Both sides failed to make an impact in the EUROs. Denmark's winless exit at the 1/8 finals forced a managerial change, and Lars Knudsen replaced Kasper Hjulmand as a caretaker coach for the first two rounds of the Nations League.
His new philosophy forced immediate success as Denmark beat Switzerland 2-0 in the opening game earlier this week.
Serbia's recent performances left much to be desired. The team scored a single goal during Euro 2024 and made an early exit without a win in the group stage. However, their success during the previous edition of the UNL earned them a place among the elites in League A.
The Serbians managed to neutralise Spain in the opening fixture, securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw in Belgrade. The Eagles will have more chances to showcase their true potential against Denmark.
How the bookies view it: Overwhelming advantage for the Red and Whites
Denmark are an overwhelming favourite ahead of this fixture and are priced at 7/10 by Betfred. The draw currently goes for 13/5 while Serbia's unlikely triumph is valued at 18/5.
Recent head-to-head: One-sided rivalry
Denmark and Serbia played four times in the last ten years, with the Danes claiming the win three times. Serbia are yet to defeat this opponent for the first time and the closest they came was the 0-0 draw during the European Championship this summer.
Players to watch: Playmaker Eriksen on the move
Even with the absence of Rasmus Hojlund, Denmark have an impressive group of attacking players. Christian Eriksen continues to make history and remains an integral part of their offence. While his role at Manchester United is the complete opposite, his forward position in the national team makes him an imminent threat at all times.
Luka Jovic scored Serbia's only goal at the EUROs and is the man to look at for goals in the matches to come. His last three goals for the national team were scored in away games too.
Probable line-ups
Denmark: Schmeichel, Nelsson, Verstegaard, Andersen, Hjulmand, Kristiansen, Hojbjerg, Bah, Gronbaek, Eriksen, Dolberg
Serbia: Rajkovic, Pavlovic, Milekovic, Simic, Nadeljkovic, Ilic, Lukic, Birmancevic, Zivkovic, Samardzic, Jovic
Anything else catch the eye?
Serbia's defence proved too much for the European Champions on Thursday. Spain made 22 goal attempts, and Rajkovic made five key saves in 90 minutes.
Denmark defeated Switzerland this week, but both goals came after the red cards. Nico Elvedi was sent off in the 52nd minute, turning the tides in Denmark's favour.
The Red and Whites won 11 of their last 12 home matches but it will be difficult to break through Serbia's defence. In this case, the 7/10 odds for Under 2.5 goals look appealing as this fixture promises an intense battle in the midfield.
This UEFA Nations League match between Denmark and Serbia will be played on Sep 8, 2024 and kick off at 17:00. Check below for our tipsters best Denmark vs Serbia prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
