EURO 2024: Denmark vs Serbia

As the final matchday of UEFA Euro 2024 Group C approaches, Denmark and Serbia will face off in a crucial encounter at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Tuesday, June 25th. Both teams are vying for a spot in the round of 16, making this a must-win game for either side.

Denmark, currently sitting in second place with two draws, will secure their place in the knockout stages with a victory. However, a loss coupled with Slovenia avoiding defeat against England could see them eliminated. Serbia, on the other hand, finds themselves at the bottom of the group standings but are just one point behind Denmark and Slovenia. A win for Serbia and a Slovenia loss against England would see them advance, but a draw for Serbia and a Slovenia draw or win could spell elimination for the Serbian side.

Team News and Head-to-Head

Denmark will welcome back midfielder Thomas Delaney, who has recovered from an illness, while Serbia will be without winger Filip Kostic due to a knee ligament injury sustained in their opening match against England.

In their head-to-head encounters, Denmark has dominated recent meetings, winning four of their last four matches against Serbia. The Danes' most recent victory was a convincing 3-0 win in March 2022. Overall, Denmark has won five of their ten meetings with Serbia.

Coaches' Insights

Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand has emphasized the need to limit Serbia's attacking strengths, particularly their physicality in attack, by maintaining possession and reducing their chances to create goal-scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Serbia's coach, Dragan Stojkovic, has expressed his desire to see his team play with full determination and an attacking mindset.

Predicted Lineups

Denmark (4-2-3-1): Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard, Maehle; Hojbjerg, Eriksen; Lindstrom, Damsgaard, Skov Olsen; Dolberg

Serbia (4-2-3-1): Rajkovic; Milenkovic, Veljkovic, Pavlovic; Zivkovic, Lukic, Mladenovic, Tadic; Milinkovic-Savic, Vlahovic, Mitrovic

With both teams desperate for a win, this match promises to be an exciting and high-stakes affair. Denmark's experience and recent dominance over Serbia make them slight favorites, but Serbia's resilience and attacking prowess cannot be underestimated. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter as these two teams battle for a place in the Euro 2024 round of 16.

The Bad Tackle

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