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Ireland vs Serbia Predictions: Dour Contest Expected in Dublin

14:45 Tuesday 5 September 2017
Simon Winter
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OddsDigger’s Tips

Scrutinized in our Ireland vs Serbia preview today are the countries placed 2nd and 1st in World Cup Qual. UEFA Group D after seven rounds of fixtures. Unbeaten Ireland look to be holding a strong position in the group, though their recent performances have shown hints that things might be starting to unravel for Martin O’Neill. Serbia are unbeaten too and seem to be a class above their section rivals. Below we give you our free match prediction and tell you where you can find the best soccer odds for the game.

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Match Preview

In their mid-week World Cup Qual. UEFA Group D match in Tbilisi, the boys in green were lucky to escape with a point in a 1-1 draw against Georgia. Manager Martin O’Neill once again came in for heavy criticism for his team’s style of play. The Republic have now only scored three times in their last four qualifying matches and their lack of firepower is a major factor in our Ireland vs Serbia betting tips.

The Serbians put three past a poor Moldova team on a Friday night to open up a two point gap at the top of the table. Slavoljub Muslin’s side have lost just once in thirteen fixtures overall. They have averaged over two goals a game so far in Group D, making them the most potent attacking unit in their division. Their ability to find the net is naturally an influence on our OddsDigger Ireland vs Serbia predictions below.

A late Daryl Murphy goal rescued a point for the Irish in Belgrade in the first qualification match between these two nations in 2-2 draw. In four encounters since 2008, Ireland have never beaten Serbia. The teams drew three times out of four matches.

Ireland vs Serbia Prediction and Betting Advice

Jonathan Walters should start once again for Ireland.

Under 2.5 goals @ 11/20 Betway

In five of ROI’s seven qualification matches so far there have been under 2.5 goals. They play such a defensive brand of football under O’Neill that Irish games are rarely exciting spectacles. With that in mind, first up in today’s Ireland vs Serbia picks is a dip into the goals market. Betway have odds of 11/20 for there to be under 2.5 goals, which should be one of the most nailed on bets of the day.

Draw @ 21/10 Betway

Next up in our Group D football tips is our prediction of a draw @ 21/10 with Betway. The Irish used to be formidable at their own stadium, but having drawn three of their last five there, the fortress is starting to crumble a little. The Serbs have drawn 50% of their last ten outings too, including three of their seven World Cup qualification games. We recommend you to use Betway’s excellent odds and prices to give you optimum value for Tuesday’s battle.