Samengevat — wie is beter, Scotland of Serbia?
Scotland and Serbia are nearly inseparable on paper for the 2026 World Cup. Our model gives Scotland a slim 42% win probability versus Serbia, with a 16% chance of a draw — average squad ratings differ by just 0.0 points. Expect a tight, tactical encounter where in-match decisions and individual quality decide it.
De kern
This is an extremely tight matchup. Both Scotland and Serbia are evenly matched across key metrics, making this one of the most unpredictable potential encounters at the 2026 World Cup. Tactical execution and individual moments of brilliance will likely decide the outcome.
Belangrijkste verschillen: Scotland vs Serbia
- •FIFA Ranking: Serbia sit 7 places higher on the FIFA ranking (#32 vs #39).
- •Squad Chemistry: Scotland have stronger squad cohesion (75/100 vs 72/100).
- •Average Squad Rating: The two squads are rated within 0.2 of each other on average (Scotland 6.7, Serbia 6.7).
- •International Experience: Scotland bring more combined caps to the squad (764 vs 752).
- •World Cup Titles: Neither side has won a World Cup; both are chasing a first title in 2026.
Wie wint?
Ons AI-model weegt vorm, selectiekwaliteit en teamcohesie om de meest waarschijnlijke uitkomst te voorspellen.
Hoe ze zich verhouden
Een vergelijking naast elkaar van de belangrijkste factoren die dit duel kunnen beslissen. Hoger is beter (behalve bij de FIFA-ranking, waar lager = sterker).
Wat betekenen deze?
- Chemistry — Hoe goed de selectie als eenheid samenspeelt. Denk aan het tiki-taka van Barcelona tegenover een willekeurige verzameling sterren.
- Vertrouwdheid — Hoelang deze spelers al samenspelen. Selecties met jaren gedeelde ervaring lezen elkaars loopacties instinctief.
- Stabiliteit — Hoe consistent het tactische systeem en de opstelling zijn geweest. Veel trainerswissels en experimenten met formaties schaden deze score.
- Moreel — Het huidige zelfvertrouwen en momentum van de selectie. Recente zeges, steun van fans en positieve media dragen er allemaal aan bij.
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Scotland vs Serbia — Veelgestelde vragen
Who is favored to win between Scotland and Serbia at the 2026 World Cup?
Scotland and Serbia are essentially even. Our AI model gives Scotland a slight 42% win probability versus 42% for Serbia, with a 16% chance of a draw — within the model's noise range.
What are Scotland's strongest attributes versus Serbia?
Scotland lead Serbia in squad chemistry, team familiarity, tactical stability. Serbia do not lead in any of the four chemistry metrics.
What is the World Cup history of Scotland versus Serbia?
Scotland have appeared in 8 FIFA World Cups and won 0 titles; Serbia have appeared in 3 World Cups and won 0 titles. Scotland's best finish is Group stage; Serbia's best finish is Group stage.
Have Scotland and Serbia faced each other in major international competition?
Scotland and Serbia have not been frequent opponents in our tracked head-to-head record set, which focuses on the most consequential international rivalries. The 2026 World Cup could provide one of their first high-stakes meetings on the global stage.
Which players will define the Scotland versus Serbia match?
Che Adams (Scotland, Torino, rated 7/10) and Dušan Vlahović (Serbia, Juventus, rated 7.5/10) are the standout attack players in this fixture. Their individual duel — and the ability of each side's defense to contain the other's top attacker — is likely to determine the outcome.
Which squad has more international experience: Scotland or Serbia?
Scotland carry the more experienced squad, with 764 combined senior caps versus 752 for Serbia. Average squad rating is 6.7 for Scotland and 6.7 for Serbia.