Serbia vs England: 2026 World Cup Qualification betting tips and predictions

• Ladbrokes have backed England or a draw in a double chance bet

• A cagey game is expected with under 2.5 total goals

• Harry Kane is tipped to score anytime with Aleksandar Mitrovic to have one shot on target

After a laboured win over Andorra, England are set for a much sterner test as they travel to face Serbia in their fifth 2026 World Cup qualifying match.

England have a perfect record with four wins from four in Group K so far in games against Albania, Latvia and Andorra - but Serbia undoubtedly represents their most difficult competitive game under Thomas Tuchel yet.

We have already run through who we believe will start the game at the Rajko Mitic Stadium, and now it's time to have a stab at how the game could pan out.

Ladbrokes brings you the best tips and picks for your Bet Builder ahead of Tuesday's game in Belgrade.

A tight affair looks to be on the cards, with Serbia formidable on home soil having gone unbeaten in their last seven games they have hosted, keeping a clean sheet in five.

We still think England will get the win, which we have backed in our international acca, but picking the draw as well in a double chance covers your back if England are unable to find a way through.

England are still not firing on all cylinders under Tuchel, with eight goals in four qualifying games perhaps an underperformance when you consider the low quality of opposition.

Couple that with the hosts' defensive prowess and it should lead to a low-scoring affair, with a goal either way likely to decide it.

Harry Kane failed to find the net for the first time under Tuchel against Andorra and he will be raring to get back among the goals in Belgrade.

The German manager looks set to pick the Bayern Munich striker whenever he is fit and we're backing him to add to his record-breaking 73 international goals.

Serbia have plenty of quality in attack, with Aleksandar Mitrovic and Dusan Vlahovic spearheading their front line.

Former Fulham star striker Mitrovic has three goals in four qualifying games so far and is averaging just over one shot on target per game. Expect him to test Jordan Pickford in this encounter.

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Check out Ladbrokes' predicted starting line-up for Tuesday's game, as well as our picks in our international football acca, which include wins for Scotland, Republic of Ireland and Portugal.

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All odds and markets are correct as of the date of publication.