Albania vs Serbia Prediction 07.06.2025 | WC Qualifiers Europe

• Competition: WC Qualifiers Europe
• Date: Saturday, 7th, June 2025
• Kickoff: 19:45 UK / 20:45 CEST
• Venue: Air Albania Stadium (Tirana)

One of the most intriguing clashes in the European World Cup qualifiers will unfold in Tirana, as fierce rivals Albania and Serbia face off on Saturday night.

After kicking off their World Cup qualifying campaign on the back foot with a predictable 2-0 defeat to a star-studded England, Albania bounced back in style by steamrolling minnows Andorra 3-0 on matchday two, but the real test of their World Cup credentials will come in the June fixtures that promise to reveal the extent of their ambition.

In a five-team qualifying group, Serbia had no commitments during the March window, but they will now be fully fired up to launch their bid for a fourth appearance on the sport’s biggest stage in the last five editions with authority and flourishing against a fierce rival.

Albania vs Serbia Betting Tips : 1X (DOUBLE CHANCE)

It’s a razor-edge encounter between fierce international adversaries, and while predicting a winner is a tall order, it seems inevitable we’ll see a flurry of bookings—perhaps even a sending off—in a battle that could ultimately finish all square. The only clashes between these fierce rivals go back to the 2014-15 Euro qualifiers when the Albanians dismantled the Eagles 3-0 in Belgrade, but Serbia fought back in similar fashion with injury-time strikes from Kolarov and Ljajic securing a 2-0 victory in Tirana that kept the rivalry fiery. Albania have grown into a much more formidable national side in recent years and now boast a technically gifted and well-balanced squad compared to a decade ago, which gives them the belief that with passionate home support and heightened motivation, they can hold their own and push for a favorable result in Saturday’s hard-fought encounter.

When it comes to the Serbian national team, they might have stepped up their game at the most crucial moment to overcome Austria 3-1 on aggregate in the battle to stay in the top tier of the UEFA Nations League, but it's important to remeber that they've struggled to earn wins in recent months, since they have only two successes to show in their account from the last 11 challenges. Although Dragan Stojkovic’s side may look stronger on paper, they haven’t celebrated a competitive away victory since a 3-1 thrashing of Lithuania back in September 2023, and with Albania eager to make a bold statement in their historic pursuit of a first-ever World Cup appearance, a share of the spoils seems like a very likely outcome.