Samengevat — wie is beter, Serbia of Turkey?
Turkey are favored over Serbia at the 2026 World Cup, with our AI model projecting a 43% win probability for Turkey versus 36% for Serbia (and 21% for a draw). The edge is driven primarily by Turkey's stronger FIFA ranking, though Serbia remain capable of an upset on tournament form.
De kern
Turkey hold a slight edge over Serbia, driven primarily by their higher FIFA ranking. However, Serbia possess the quality to cause an upset, particularly if their high morale translates into a disciplined performance on the day.
Belangrijkste verschillen: Serbia vs Turkey
- •FIFA Ranking: Turkey sit 6 places higher on the FIFA ranking (#26 vs #32).
- •Squad Chemistry: Squad chemistry is essentially tied (Serbia 72, Turkey 72).
- •Average Squad Rating: The two squads are rated within 0.2 of each other on average (Serbia 6.7, Turkey 6.8).
- •International Experience: Serbia bring more combined caps to the squad (752 vs 691).
- •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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Serbia vs Turkey — Veelgestelde vragen
Who is favored to win between Serbia and Turkey at the 2026 World Cup?
Turkey are favored, with a 43% projected win probability versus 37% for Serbia and a 21% chance of a draw. The edge comes from a combination of FIFA ranking, squad chemistry, and current form.
What are Serbia's strongest attributes versus Turkey?
Serbia lead Turkey in team familiarity, tactical stability. Turkey, in turn, have the edge in squad morale.
What is the World Cup history of Serbia versus Turkey?
Serbia have appeared in 3 FIFA World Cups and won 0 titles; Turkey have appeared in 3 World Cups and won 0 titles. Serbia's best finish is Group stage; Turkey's best finish is Third place.
Have Serbia and Turkey faced each other in major international competition?
Serbia and Turkey 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 Serbia versus Turkey match?
Dušan Vlahović (Serbia, Juventus, rated 7.5/10) and Kenan Yıldız (Turkey, Juventus, rated 7.1/10) 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: Serbia or Turkey?
Serbia carry the more experienced squad, with 752 combined senior caps versus 691 for Turkey. Average squad rating is 6.7 for Serbia and 6.8 for Turkey.