Serbia Faces Latvia in Final World Cup Qualifier Clash

LESKOVAC, Serbia — Serbia’s national football team is set to host Latvia on Sunday in their final World Cup UEFA qualifying match at Gradski stadion Dubocica. Despite securing third place in Group K, Serbia is looking to finish on a high note.

With this match being a formality for both teams — England and Albania have already claimed the top spots in the group — Serbia aims to reclaim pride after their loss to England. They have won three of their qualifying matches so far.

Latvia, on the other hand, remains winless in their qualification journey, achieving only five points in their seven outings. This has eliminated them from contention for the World Cup, with their only focus being to better their team spirit.

Previously, Serbia defeated Latvia 1-0 in their away match in September. This time, with the home advantage, they are optimistic about securing another win.

Key players for Serbia include Dusan Vlahovic, who is expected to lead the attack, despite a disappointing performance against England. Latvia will rely on Dmitrijs Zelenkovs to bolster their midfield, as they aim for a morale-boosting performance.

In the lead-up to the match, Serbia may miss Ivan Ilic due to fitness concerns, while Latvia has all its players fit and ready. The home team’s last five results read: W-L-L-W-L, while Latvia has logged: L-L-D-L-D in their last five.

The teams are familiar with each other, with Serbia having a clean record in this matchup, winning all one of their previous encounters against Latvia.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM BST, with live broadcasts available through various platforms including Disney+, Fox Sports, and streaming services in the UK.

Fans around the world are eagerly anticipating this clash, as Serbia seeks to end their qualification campaign on a positive note.