Denmark vs Serbia – UEFA Euro U-21 – Preview

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Sreya

Denmark and Serbia come face-to-face at Letná Stadium on 23rd June, 2015 with both teams needing a win to progress to the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro U21 competition. While Denmark are on 3 points, Serbia have just one point after two games.

Demark defeated Czech Republic but fell against Germany. Serbia scalped out a surprise draw against the Germans in their first group match, but lost against Czech Republic. At this point, Serbia look unlikely to make it to the playoffs for qualification to 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Team News

Jonas Knudsen is suspended for Denmark after he picked up a second yellow card against Germany. Pierre Højbjerg missed the last game due to fatigue, but should be available against Serbia. Frederik Sørensen is the only absentee as a hamstring injury continues to trouble him.

Darko Brašanac is suspended for this encounter, after he received bookings in both of Serbia’s games so far. Aleksandar Pantić, Goran Čaušić and Filip Djuričić are one booking away from suspension.

Statistical Overview

Denmark have scored 2 goals in the competition, registering 6 shots on target. Serbia have scored just once through Filip Djuričić. Denmark and Serbia have met each other on six occasions before in this competition, with either nation winning twice.

The sides cannot be separated on current form with both teams getting a mixed bag of results.

Form Guide:
Denmark – LWDWD.
Serbia – LDWLW.

Contributor’s Pick

Denmark should win as Serbia have failed to get going in spite of their draw against Germany. Serbia suffered their heaviest defeat in a 4-0 result against Czech Republic in the last game. Denmark should win 2-1.