Bitesize Prediction: Serbia vs Hungary – 07/09/23

Competition: European Championship qualifying

Market: Over 1.5 goals

Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet

Two squads who find themselves battling it out at the top of the Group G table, Serbia will welcome Hungary to Belgrade on Thursday night.

Starting with the hosts, suffering what was a World Cup nightmare out in Qatar last winter as they missed out on the chance to punch their knockout stage ticket, the Eagles have certainly come roaring back since opening 2023. Despite picking up just a single point from their three group stage appearances in the Middle East, Dragan Stojkovic’s side are enjoying an eye-catching qualifying flurry. Marking their return to Group G duties on Thursday night sat at the top of the table and tipped as a leading contender to cruise their way to next year’s European Championships, Serbia are also unbeaten in each of their previous five matchups across all formats. Opening up their qualifying adventure on March 24th as they landed a routine 2-0 victory at home against Lithuania, the midweek hosts will be desperate to make another statement here. Although Stojkovic’s men might still be seeking some defensive stability, they have gained a reputation for their lively outcomes. Continuing on from their World Cup struggles last winter, it should be noted that the Dragons have seen each of their previous 12 straight appearances finish with over 1.5 goals.

As for the visitors, signing off June’s international break with their own 2-0 victory against Lithuania, Hungary are certainly enjoying what has been an extended flurry. With the mood in Marco Rossi’s camp at a continued high, it is no secret that the Tricolours have their sights firmly set on securing a return to the major tournament stage. Opening their qualifying adventure with a thumping 3-0 win at home against Bulgaria on March 27th, Thursday’s guests find just their goal difference keeping them off the top of the Group G table. Likewise, enjoying a famous Nations League flurry last year as they picked up some heavyweight European scalps, Hungary have also gained a reputation for their performances in the final third. With their extended purple patch underlined by a remarkable 4-0 romp away at England 15 months ago, Rossi’s men will travel to Belgrade looking to spring another upset on foreign soil. It should also be noted, with the Reds seeing six of their last eight away fixtures finish with over 1.5 goals, we are expecting a similar outcome here.

Bet: Over 1.5 goals at Serbia vs Hungary 2/5 for Thursday’s European Championship qualifying matchup @ Pribet