Under the command of a new technician (October 2017), the Serbs will try a world-class qualification, probably fighting with Switzerland for second place in the Brazil and Costa Rica group.
Mladen Krstajic has no official match on Serbia’s bench and in his 4 friendly games he has won 2 wins, a draw and a defeat.
The main change brought to the team by this technician was the convocation of Milinkovic-Savic (Lazio), a player who could not miss the first 11 but who was ignored by the old selector.
In March, Serbia was defeated by Morocco 1-2 and managed to stand in front of Nigeria 2-0.
The big absent is Matija Nastasic defender, but Serbia has players with great defense experience, such as Ivanovic or Kolarov.
South Americans have had a very poor World Cup qualifying campaign, so they miss the final tournament in Russia.
The form of the Chileans is a weak one, losing 5 of the last 8 games played.
Just four days ago, Chile was again defeated by Romania, with the same score of 3-2 registered and in June last year, right now with a band lacking many titles.
The Chileans have also stayed in Graz where they will play a new test game, where the goal will likely be the same: tracking new players and giving them a chance to assert themselves.
The probable team: Tosseli, Bizama, Roco, Maripan, Albornoz, Medel, Martinez, Reyes, Fernandes, Mora, Henriquez.
The two nationalities have different goals at the moment: Serbia is looking to gain confidence before the World, so it targets a positive result, while South Americans in Chile will not have official games in the coming period, so fewer known players have the opportunity is now affirming.
In addition, Serbia has bigger players on its side, which I think will make the difference in this game.
The Serbs have a well-knit team, strong in both defensive and attacking, and with the World Cup ready to begin in just 10 days, the technician will surely seek to figure out the latest details and prepare for a solid game.
The high level at which most Serbs play club clubs will also feel in the field.
I trust with confidence that Serbia will win at least one round in this game.
Prediction Today: Serbia wins at least one round
Odds: 1.50
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