Portugal vs Serbia Predictions

• Serbia have scored in all seven games in this group
• Portugal have won five of their last six qualifers
• The hosts have won each of their last three home matches

Showdown in Lisbon

Both of these sides have 17 points to their name ahead of the final game in this group, with only one making it through to the World Cup next year. Portugal’s 2-2 draw in Serbia gives them a slight advantage, but a defeat would send Cristiano Ronaldo & co. into the playoffs.

Serbia will offer a real threat here, having scored in all seven of their matches so far. They have the firepower of Aleksandar Mitrovic, but they also boast the in-form Dusan Vlahovic. The Fiorentina man has scored eight goals in 12 Serie A games and he’s notched in three consecutive matches for Serbia. Back him to keep that scoring record going here.

However, Portugal have won five of their last six qualifiers and they’ve won each of their three home games since the Euros. They should come through this test, as Ronaldo’s season at United has shown he can single-handedly turn a big game.

However, Serbia look good value to get on the scoresheet here given their great attacking options. I’m backing Portugal to win and both teams to score, with a 2-1 victory for the hosts my correct score prediction.