BREAKING: England to Field Strongest XI Against Serbia; Jude Bellingham Picked as Top Scoring Threat in World Cup Qualifier
Bellingham Set to Shine as England Face Serbia: Predictions & Top Bets
Match Details
World Cup Qualifying: England vs. Serbia
Kick-off: Thursday, 19:45 BST
TV: ITV1
England Looking to Maintain Momentum
- Six wins from six in Group K
- 18 goals scored, none conceded
- Blistering form: 5-0 vs. Serbia, 3-0 vs. Wales, 5-0 vs. Latvia
Did you know?
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are the only England players to have scored or assisted more than 11 goals since the start of the World Cup qualifiers.
Tuchel’s Strong XI
“I didn’t feel that we were experimenting… We will not start experimenting in this camp.” – Thomas Tuchel
The Chelsea manager is set to play his strongest XI despite the spot in the World Cup being secured.
Bellingham Back for England
After a brief absence, Jude Bellingham is back in contention and raring to go.
He’s started Madrid’s last six games, scoring three goals and assisting once in his last five appearances.
Top Bets: Jude Bellingham
1pt Jude Bellingham to score anytime at 5/2 (Sky Bet)
1pt Jude Bellingham 1+ assists at 3/1 (bet365)
Pro Tips
- Back Bellingham separately for anytime scoring and 1+ assists to gain level stakes.
- Consider a correct score bet with Bellingham involved in multiple goals (e.g., 3-0 England at 8/1 on Sky Bet).
Odds correct at 1430 GMT (12/11/25)
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FAQs
Why is Bellingham a good bet?
Bellingham’s impressive form for Real Madrid, his lack of game time in the earlier qualifiers, and Serbia’s poor defensive record make him an attractive option for anytime scoring and assists bets.
What’s next for England?
After this World Cup qualifier, England will focus on the tournament proper, taking place in North America in late 2024.
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