Serbia vs Croatia Prediction 5 July 2026
🔊 The final round of the group stage brings together fierce rivals. For Serbia, this match holds no tournament significance-the team have already lost their chance to reach the semi-finals after back-to-back defeats. Croatia, on the other hand, still have a shot at advancing, but they need a win here and must hope for a favourable result in the other group fixture. The visitors will be highly motivated for this decisive clash.
Head-to-Head
📊 The most recent official meeting between these teams took place in November 2025 during the European Championship qualifiers. On that occasion, Croatia delivered a commanding performance against Serbia, securing a 4-1 victory and asserting their dominance across nearly every key aspect of the game. Now, Serbia will have the chance to seek revenge, although the standings clearly position Croatia as the favorites heading into this clash.
Head-to-head statistics Serbia - Croatia
Serbia U19 Team Overview
Their most recent official fixture took place on in the UEFA Under-19 European Championship, with Serbia U19 hosting Ukraine U19. The match ended in a 1-2 defeat for the home side.
Here’s a breakdown of the key match stats (Serbia U19 vs Ukraine U19):
- Possession: 39% vs 61%;
- Corners: 8 vs 2;
- Fouls: 11 vs 11;
- Yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- Shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Serbia have endured a disappointing run at this tournament. After defeats to Italy and Ukraine, the team have already been eliminated from semi-final contention. Their struggles began back in qualifying, where they fell 1-3 to Kazakhstan, and they've yet to pick up a single point at the European Championship.
Despite having nothing to play for in terms of progression, the clash with Croatia carries significant weight. It's Serbia's final chance to salvage some pride and snap their losing streak before bowing out of the competition.
Match Results: Serbia U19
Croatia U19 Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the UEFA European Under-19 Championship, facing Croatia U19 away from home. The game ended in a goalless draw, 0-0.
Here’s a look at the key match stats (Croatia U19 vs Italy U19):
- Possession: 64% vs 36%;
- Corners: 3 vs 6;
- Fouls: 15 vs 17;
- Yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- Shots on target: 2 vs 4.
Croatia still have a shot at advancing from the group, but the situation remains extremely tough. After falling to Ukraine (1-3), they managed to pick up just a single point against Italy in a goalless draw, leaving them in a position where only a win-and a favorable result in the other group match-will keep their hopes alive.
There are no injury concerns ahead of this fixture. Given the standings, Croatia have little choice but to press forward from the opening whistle, likely pushing for a decisive result in regular time.
Match Results: Croatia U19
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head meetings:
- Matches played - 2;
- Halftime wins by the home side - 0; away side - 0; draws - 0;
- Average first-half total: 3 goals;
- Today's hosts average 2 goals per match, visitors score 1 on average.
First-half stats: Serbia U19 (home) vs Croatia U19 (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 2;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches (overall):
- Wins: 1 vs 4;
- Losses: 6 vs 2;
- Draws: 3 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.6 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.7).
- Croatia U19 have drawn the first half in five consecutive UEFA European Under-19 Championship fixtures.
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Matches played - 2;
- Home wins - 1, Away wins - 1, Draws - 0.
- Serbia U19 have failed to win in 7 of their last 8 matches (UEFA U19 European Championship).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average goals):
- Home side - 2, Away side - 2;
- Total goals in head-to-head - 4;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - once; at the home ground - never.
Average total goals stats: Serbia U19 vs Croatia U19
- In the tournament: 2.88 vs 3.38;
- Goals scored: 1.63 vs 2.63;
- First half: 0.75 vs 1.25;
- Second half: 0.88 vs 1.38;
- Serbia U19 at home in the tournament - 0;
- Croatia U19 away in the tournament - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: 1.1 (home - 1.2) vs 2 (away - 0.5).
- Serbia U19 have scored under 1.5 goals in seven consecutive matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Matches played - 2;
- Both teams have scored all-time - once;
- At the home ground - never.
Editor's Pick
Croatia head into this clash as the clear favourites. With a genuine shot at reaching the semi-finals, their motivation will be far greater than that of their opponents, who are already out of contention for the next stage. Croatia’s convincing 4-1 win over Serbia in qualifying provides them with an extra psychological boost as well. Serbia will be eager to finish their campaign on a positive note, but current form and the tournament situation heavily favour the visitors. Our pick: Croatia U19 to win.
Betting Tips: Serbia U19 - Croatia U19
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