- Team form: Serbia U19 have lost 4 consecutive matches, so they lack momentum.
- Away form: Croatia U19 are unbeaten in their only away game in the current competition.
- Recent results: Croatia U19 have shared the spoils in 2 of their last 5 games (W1, D2, L2).
Two teams with something to prove in Serbia
Serbia U19 sit 4th in UEFA EURO U19 Group B 2026 with 0 points from 2 games and Croatia U19 are 3rd with 1 point from 2 games, so Serbia is under pressure to win the game on Sunday.
Serbia U19 have scored just 1 goal in their solitary home game in UEFA EURO U19 Group B 2026, while Croatia U19 have drawn with Italy U19 and only just lost to Ukraine U19, so the Croatians may have just the bit more stability.
Croatia U19 are the favorites here at 2.1, with Serbia U19 and a draw priced up at 3.46 and 3.67, respectively. There is certainly more sense in backing the visitors than the hosts here, but Croatia are a short enough price considering Serbia have played reasonably well against both Italy U19 and Ukraine U19, two teams they lost against.
A clash of styles
Head-to-head:
These two sides have split the spoils 1-1 in the last 2 head-to-head meetings, and Croatia U19's last win over Serbia U19 was a 4-1 victory at home during UEFA U19 Championship Qualification 2025/2026 campaign, a big statement win that Croatia U19 will want to back up with another positive result on Sunday.
Tactical setup:
Gordan Petrić has built Serbia U19 upon a 4-3-3 system with plenty of bodies forward, while Croatia U19 are far more structured and play a more possession-based game, at least in theory. Croatia are more patient and build from the middle, while Serbia are more direct and want to get into transition as soon as possible.
Petrić has talked up his team as 'going full gas' for the game, and Serbia will look to turn this into a transition game from the very first whistle. There is a good contrast in styles here, and that should create an intriguing matchup, especially as Croatia U19 will be looking to control the tempo and keep the ball moving in possession.
Croatia can edge a close encounter
Croatia U19 are the most likely winners here, but the odds suggest a close game, so a Croatia U19 or Draw selection with both teams to score appeals in the double chance markets, with both teams to score at around 1.65.
- Over 2.5 goals at around 1.84 is also quite attractive, but Croatia will be keen to control the pace and Serbia will be desperate for a win so the value is in backing both options and hoping for an edge of your seat matchup.
