Match Date: Thursday, 13 November 2025

Kick-off (local): 19:45 GMT

Venue: Wembley Stadium, London, England

Host country language/timezone: English, Europe/London (GMT, UTC+0)

Match Preview

England welcome Serbia to Wembley for a penultimate Group K fixture that sets very different objectives for each side. The Three Lions have already sealed their passage to the finals and now focus on rhythm, depth and detail. Serbia, by contrast, remain in a live race for second place and the play-offs, making every point valuable at this stage. With the crowd under the lights in London and a 19:45 start, this has the feel of a measuring-stick game for both camps. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

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Since March, England have built an authoritative qualifying run. Clean sheets have been a calling card, and the recent sequence has combined control with a sharper cutting edge away from home. Confidence is boosted by that emphatic 5-0 victory in Belgrade, a result that underlined the team’s physical intensity and set piece threat, while also showing how quickly they can shift gears in transition. Wembley offers familiar dimensions and a surface that suits the hosts’ quick combinations through midfield. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Serbia arrive with urgency and a reset. Their October window was mixed, with a home defeat to Albania followed by a composed win in Andorra that steadied nerves. The spine still contains quality in both penalty areas, and the wide supply remains a route to hurt teams. Yet defensive compactness and discipline will be non-negotiable after the reverse fixture. Keeping England’s midfield runners off the half-spaces, and protecting the zones around the penalty spot on cut-backs, will be central to any away result. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Tactically, expect England to keep their flexible 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 structure. The double role of the advanced midfielder between the lines and the winger attacking the far post has produced chances all campaign. Set pieces are another lever, with deliveries targeted to the back post for second balls. Out of possession, England press selectively, then drop to a mid-block to control space rather than chase. The hosts will try to draw Serbia out with patient circulation, then pierce through quick diagonal switches to isolate full backs. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Serbia can be most dangerous when they compress the middle third and spring quickly to their striker line. Their route back into this contest lies in first passes after regain: finding the target man early, then running off him to exploit gaps behind England’s advancing full backs. A narrower first line, with wingers tucked in, may help deny England’s interior lanes. Serbia will also view direct free kicks and long throws as moments to load the six-yard box and contest second phases. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

Form guides amplify the contrast. England have stacked wins while keeping goals against to a minimum, including a five-goal show in Riga that reinforced their away strength. Serbia’s last five include a vital away win in Latvia and a commanding performance in Encamp, but also those damaging home defeats. The underlying data from public models shades the tie clearly toward the hosts, and the market agrees, though it leaves room for a tense spell if Serbia can drag the tempo down and contest duels aggressively. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Atmosphere and broadcast reach will be significant. In the UK, the match is live on ITV1 and free to stream on ITVX, with STV coverage in Scotland. Internationally, Fox Sports carries the game in the USA, DAZN in Canada and Stan Sport in Australia, underlining the global lens on this late-window qualifier at a landmark venue. That exposure raises the stakes for players fighting for squad places ahead of next summer. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Overall, the game profiles as controlled but competitive. If England score first, their structure should allow them to manage periods and pick moments to add a second. If Serbia hold the opening exchanges and force the hosts into slower circulation, set plays and transitional punches could keep this alive deep into the second half. Small margins on restarts and concentration will matter. The recent head-to-head and group context, however, still point to a home win. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

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TV Broadcast & Livestreams

• United Kingdom: ITV1, STV; live streams on ITVX and STV Player. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• United States: Fox Sports; streaming options via Fox platforms and select providers. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Canada: DAZN Canada. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• Australia: Stan Sport. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• India: SonyLIV. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

Availability can vary by territory and provider. Check listings near kick-off.

Match Information

Official listings confirm Wembley and 19:45 GMT for this fixture. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

Odds (1X2)

Representative market snapshot from reputable odds aggregators. Prices fluctuate. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

Form & Head-to-Head

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Standings

Latest official group positions ahead of this match. :contentReference[oaicite:27]{index=27}

Prediction

Final score pick: England 2-0 Serbia

Reasoning: England’s structure and home control, the recent 5-0 head-to-head, and market pricing all point toward the hosts. Serbia’s best spell likely comes in the first 30 minutes if they can slow tempo and contest second balls, but England’s set pieces and wide overloads should create enough high-value chances to settle it by the hour mark. Under 3.5 goals aligns with a managed, professional performance. :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}

Source verification

Match page referenced for identification and cross-checking: Flashscore listing. Official confirmations for date, kick-off and venue taken from Wembley and UEFA listings. Broadcast details verified via national outlets and team site. Odds via reputable aggregator snapshots. :contentReference[oaicite:29]{index=29}