- Italy U19 are the clear favourite in Group B at 27/50, with Serbia U19 at 15/4 and the draw also 15/4.
- Italy U19 have won 4 and drawn 1 of their last 5 matches, beating Slovakia U19 (3-0, H) and Ireland U19 (2-1, A) in UEFA U19 Championship Qualification.
- Serbia U19 have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 games and come into this on the back of consecutive defeats to Kazakhstan U19 (0-2, H) and Portugal U19 (1-2, H) in UEFA U19 Championship Qualification League A, Group 6 2026/2027.
Italy U19 can outplay Serbia U19 in Group B clash
Italy U19 are unbeaten in their last 10 in all competitions (W6, D4) and have been particularly solid at home with 3 wins and 3 draws in their last 6.
Serbia U19 have a mixed record in all-competitions across their last 10 (W5, D1, L4) and have struggled away from home in recent matches, winning 2, drawing 1 and losing 1 of their last 4.
Italy U19's playing style is not fast-paced by any means and is based on players being patient and controlled in possession. The Azzurri like to mix short combinations with full-backs wide to create, but they are also a team which knows when to press. Alberto Bollini's men are the classic Italian possession-based team which will try to boss this game.
Serbia U19 will line up to give as good as they get in terms of tempo and physicality, looking to play a direct game of fast transitions, aggressive duels and a good set-piece and crossing game. This should be a clash of styles and in this case, Italy should have the ability to dominate proceedings.
Italy can edge out Serbia U19 in Group B
The hosts are the only team who are worthy of support here and we feel they should be able to edge this out against a Serbian side that will surely give it their all. Over 2.5 goals at 37/100 looks like a nice play in this game given Italy U19 are 2.83 goals per game over their last 6 home matches, scoring 17 goals in total. Both Teams to Score - Yes at 9/20 is also attractive and makes this the selection, as Serbia U19 can certainly nick a goal or two on the break and create chances.
