Serbia VS Austria Match Prediction

Serbia have the edge in the head-to-head record between the sides, which has to be taken into account when providing Serbia v Austria betting tips. The last meeting between these nations came in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. In that campaign, Serbia won 3-1 in Austria and followed up that victory with a 1-0 home success to claim maximum points from the two ties.

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Serbia v Austria: Prediction

Both teams have drawn their only home game of the campaign so far and they look to be very well-matched here. Austria reached the finals of Euro 2016 but struggled to make an impression on the tournament, while Serbia missed out. But these nations will both feel they can top Group D and seal a place at the World Cup in Russia in 2018 as a result. A draw feels likely in this game.

Serbia v Austria: Betting Tips

Home advantage gives Serbia the edge in the Serbia v Austria betting and they can be backed at 11/8 to claim what would be a second successive win of the international break. Austria are around the 5/2 mark, but the 9/4 on the draw looks the best option from the match odds market.

Both teams to score is recommended at 11/10 for this game and from the correct scores market, the 1-1 draw at 6/1 and the 2-2 draw at 22/1 both look to be very appealing choice here.

A 3-0 win in Moldova kept Serbia on track in Group D and they have four points after their first two matches of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Dusan Tadic ran the show in that match, at the heart of all Serbia's best play and scoring the last goal himself, and the Southampton star will again be the focus for his side. A pair of other Premier League players, Branislav Ivanovic and Aleksandar Kolarov, will also be on show in this match.

Serbia likely XI:

Austria came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Wales on Thursday, with Marko Arnautovic scoring a brace for his side. The Stoke City forward will again be the focal point for Austria, who like Serbia have taken four points from their opening two Group D fixtures. 

Kevin Wimmer is likely to continue in defence despite scoring an own goal against Wales, while goalkeeper Robert Almer could be out injured after being substituted in that game, with Ramazan Ozcan in line to take the gloves.

Austria likely XI:

Serbia will be confident of claiming all three points here as they are at home and a loud crowd will make it difficult for Austria. But on paper, Austria\'s team is perhaps a touch stronger and it is hard to pick a winner here as a result. It is tempting to side with Serbia as they are on top in the head-to-head record between the nations, but a draw looks the most likely result.

Serbia have beaten Austria in both of the previous competitive international matches between the two sides.