Spain and Serbia meet in an international friendly at Estadio de la Cerámica, offering both teams a chance to refine their squads ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Spain vs Serbia Form and Head to Head
The hosts, Spain, last completed a match with a 2-2 draw against Turkiye in a World Cup Qualifier in November 2025. This result came after a strong run of form, including a dominant 4-0 away victory over Georgia and a commanding 4-0 home win against Bulgaria.
Over their last five completed matches, Spain has showcased their offensive prowess, securing four wins and one draw, scoring an impressive 18 goals while conceding only 2. Their recent World Cup Qualification campaign has seen them in formidable shape, demonstrating both defensive solidity and attacking flair.
Serbia's last completed fixture saw them secure a 2-1 home victory against Latvia in a World Cup Qualifier in November 2025. Prior to that, they suffered a 2-0 away defeat to England. Looking at their last five completed matches, Serbia's form has been somewhat inconsistent, recording two wins and three losses.
They have found the net 6 times but conceded 10 goals in the same period, highlighting potential vulnerabilities at the back, particularly against stronger opposition like England. The most recent meeting between these two nations took place in October 2024 in the UEFA Nations League A, where Spain comfortably defeated Serbia with a 3-0 scoreline.
Historically, Spain has held a dominant record over Serbia. Across their five previous encounters, Spain remains undefeated, boasting two victories and three draws. This includes a 2-0 friendly win in May 2012 and two goalless draws in World Cup Qualifiers in 2005. This head-to-head record suggests a significant psychological advantage for the Spanish side coming into this friendly.
Who is the Betting Favourite in Spain vs Serbia?
Spain are strong betting favourites to beat Serbia. Latest odds imply roughly a 74% chance of a Spain win, with Serbia closer to 11%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2/11 | William Hill |
| Serbia | 14/1 | BetVictor |
| Draw | 7/1 | Coral |
Last updated 15:45, Friday, 27th March. View the full market on the Spain vs Serbia Betting Odds page on Oddschecker.
Spain vs Serbia Team News
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has named a strong squad for the upcoming friendlies against Serbia and Egypt as part of their World Cup preparations. However, goalkeeper Joan García, who was initially in the group, has been left out and won’t take part in this match. Even so, Spain still look well stocked, with key players like Pedri, Ferran Torres, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, and Fermín López all included and likely to feature.
Serbia have also announced their squad, although there isn’t much detailed information yet regarding injuries or expected line-ups. After missing out on qualification for the 2026 World Cup, this match feels like an opportunity for them to reset and try out different options, rather than focus purely on results.
Spain vs Serbia Predicted Lineups
Spain (4-3-3): Unai Simón; Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Marcos Llorente; Fabián Ruiz, Rodri, Martín Zubimendi; Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal
Serbia (4-3-1-2): Đorđe Petrović; Filip Kostić, Nikola Milenković, Strahinja Pavlović, Andrija Živković; Saša Lukić, Nemanja Gudelj, Sergej Milinković-Savić; Lazar Samardžić; Aleksandar Mitrović
Spain vs Serbia Match Prediction
While there isn’t a detailed model giving an exact score for this friendly, the overall picture clearly leans toward a comfortable Spain win. They’ve been in excellent form during recent World Cup qualifiers, consistently scoring plenty of goals while also keeping things tight at the back. On top of that, their head-to-head record against Serbia is very strong—they’ve never lost in five meetings, including a convincing 3–0 win the last time the two sides met.
Serbia, on the other hand, have been a bit inconsistent lately, especially when facing stronger teams. That could make it difficult for them to break down a well-organised Spanish side. Taking all of this into account, a 2–0 win for Spain feels like a realistic outcome.
Prediction: Spain 2-0 Serbia
Spain vs Serbia Bet Builder Tip
Our Spain vs Serbia Bet Builder Tip includes:
- M. Cucurella Over 1.5 - Fouls Won
- Over 7.5 - Total Spain Shots On Target
- A. Mitrovic Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
- No - Both Teams To Score
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