Andorra vs Serbia Preview: Predictions, Team News, and Lineups

In the upcoming World Cup qualifying match, Andorra will face Serbia in Group K. The game is scheduled at the Estadi de la FAF in Encamp. Both teams come into the match with different circumstances, with Andorra recently breaking a string of losses while Serbia deals with managerial turmoil.
Andorra’s Recent Performance
Andorra finally secured their first point in the qualifiers after a 2-2 draw against Latvia. Before this match, they suffered five consecutive defeats. This recent performance offers a glimmer of hope despite their ongoing struggles in the group.
- Current points: 1
- Last match result: 2-2 draw vs. Latvia
- Last victory: Against San Marino in October 2022
- Games without a win: 9
Serbia’s Struggles
Serbia’s recent form has been disappointing, marked by back-to-back losses. A 1-0 defeat to Albania prompted the resignation of head coach Dragan Stojkovic. This resignation came after a humbling 5-0 loss to England earlier in the qualifiers.
- Current position: Battle for second place in Group K
- Last match result: 0-1 loss vs. Albania
- Head coach resignation: Dragan Stojkovic after the Albanian defeat
Team News
Andorra will be without midfielder Joel Guillen, who is suspended following two yellow cards. Pau Babot is expected to take his place. Serbia, meanwhile, is dealing with injuries to several key players, which have affected their lineup choices.
- Andorra’s expected replacement: Pau Babot for Joel Guillen
- Serbia’s injured players: Kosta Nedeljkovic, Nikola Milenkovic, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Sasa Lukic, Nemanja Gudelj
Predicted Lineups
Each team is likely to deploy a formation suited to their strengths and recent performances.
Andorra | Serbia |
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Alvarez; Borra, Olivera, Llovera, Garcia, San Nicolas; Rodrigo, M. Vales, Teixeira, Cervos; Rosas | Petrovic; Milosavljevic, Veljkovic, Pavlovic; Zivkovic, Stankovic, Maksimovic, Kostic; Samardzic; Vlahovic, A. Mitrovic |
Match Prediction
Experts predict a likely win for Serbia, despite their recent challenges. A scoreline of 2-0 in favor of Serbia is anticipated. The Eagles need a decisive victory against Andorra to stay competitive for a playoff spot against Albania.