Tue Oct 15 19:01:23 UTC 2024: ## Serbia Confident to Hold European Champions Spain in Cordoba
**Cordoba, Spain** – European champions Spain will face a tough test against Serbia in a Nations League A Group 4 clash at the Nuevo Arcangel stadium on Wednesday. Despite being depleted by injuries, Spain are still favorites, but a confident Serbia team, fresh off a win over Switzerland, are aiming to secure a draw or even an upset.
Spain, currently leading Group 4 with seven points, have been hampered by injuries to key players like Rodri, Unai Simon, and Dani Carvajal. The absence of young stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams further weakens their attack. This makes the upcoming match against Serbia, who are known for their defensive solidity, even more challenging for the Spanish.
While Spain have conceded only one goal in their three Nations League matches, Serbia, despite a disappointing Euro 2024 performance, have proven their ability to hold strong opponents. Their 2-0 victory over Switzerland last week has bolstered their confidence, and they will be looking to replicate their defensive performance against Spain, particularly in keeping a prolific scorer like Aleksandar Mitrovic in the game.
Mitrovic, who is currently in phenomenal form, scoring five braces in six matches for his club in the Saudi Pro League, will be a significant threat to Spain’s defense. With both teams anticipating a low-scoring match, Mitrovic’s goal-scoring prowess could prove to be the decisive factor.
Experts predict a draw, considering Spain’s weakened squad and Serbia’s recent defensive prowess. Betting markets are reflecting this expectation, with odds suggesting a 31.3% probability of Serbia avoiding defeat. While the game will be closely contested, Serbia’s confidence and Mitrovic’s scoring ability make them a serious threat to Spain’s hopes of a dominant victory.
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