Albania vs Serbia Prediction 7 June 2025

Albania enter the match in shaky form, having slipped into the third tier of the Nations League after a poor showing last fall, including a 0-0 draw with the Czech Republic and a 1-2 loss to Ukraine. Their World Cup qualifying campaign began just as unconvincingly, with a 0-2 defeat to England on the road followed by a shocking 0-3 home loss to modest Andorra—a result that raised serious concerns about their current level.

Serbia, in contrast, had a more positive spring, successfully defending their spot in Nations League Division A by dispatching Austria over two legs (1-1 away, 2-0 at home). While they were thrashed 0-3 by Spain in a friendly, the Serbs showed resilience with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland and a scoreless stalemate with Denmark, proving their defensive structure remains solid even when their attacking output is limited.

Both sides have shown a tendency to prioritize cautious, compact football, and neither boasts a prolific attack at the moment. Given Albania's lack of cutting edge and Serbia’s recent preference for control over risk, this match has all the markings of a tightly contested, low-scoring affair. A single goal could decide it, but don’t expect fireworks—this derby is more likely to be a tense, strategic battle than a goal-fest.

Under 2.5 goals in the match 1.62