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Kick off: Tuesday, 31 May @19:15 GMT
Venue: Stadion Karadjordje (Novi Sad)
Live Stream: fuboTV (US), bet365 (non-US)
Head to Head Record
Israel vs Serbia 0-2 (2011 Friendly International)
Serbia vs Israel Team News
Ljubomir Fejsa and Nemanja Gudelj remain on the sidelines with injury, with Schalke defender Matija Nastasic missing out as well. Nemanja Matic played against Cyprus, but he is not going to be risked against Israel. Goalkeepers Vladimir Stojkovic and Predrag Rajkovic return to contention, but Nemanja Maksimovic misses the match due to club commitments. Lazar Markovic is yet another absentee in the home team (injury), but Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic returns to contention.
Injured: Ljubomir Fejsa, Nemanja Gudelj, Lazar Markovic, Matija Nastasic, Nemanja Matic
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Three uncapped players made Israel squad for Serbia friendly: David Goresh, Dor Micha and Neta Levi, while the likes of Tal Ben Haim, Yossi Benayoun and Elyaniv Barda have been left out of the squad. CSKA midfielder Bibras Natkho and Celtic footballer Nir Bitton both made the squad. Brighton ace Tomer Hemed will be rested against Serbia.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Quick Facts
- Israel are on a three-game losing run ahead of the Serbia game
- Serbia scored 2+ goals in three of their last four home matches
- Over 2.5 goals were netted in five of Serbia’s last six matches
- Israel are after their first ever win over Serbia
- Branislav Ivanovic could play his 86th match for the Eagles against Israel
Serbia vs Israel Prediction
Serbia failed to qualify for the 2016 European Championship finals and they are desperate to book their place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The Eagles recorded a 2-1 win over Cyprus in their last friendly match and considering that the Serbs always produce fine performance when playing in Novi Sad, I am tempted to put my money on Slavoljub Muslin’s troops this time out. In their last meeting on the international stage Serbia recorded a routine 2-0 win over Israel.
Betting Tip: Serbia to win
Odds: 1.55 (6/11) @Betfair
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