Sports Mole Previews Tuesday’s European Championship Clash Between Denmark and Serbia
Match Preview
Denmark and Serbia will meet in the UEFA European Championship on Tuesday at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
Denmark secured a place in the knockout stages after finishing second in Group B, behind Belgium.
Meanwhile, Serbia finished third in Group A and progressed as one of the four best third-placed teams.
Team News
Denmark
Denmark have no fresh injury concerns ahead of the match.
However, defender Andreas Christensen is suspended after being sent off in Denmark’s final group match against Russia.
Serbia
Serbia have a number of injury concerns, with Dusan Vlahovic, Filip Kostic, and Nemanja Radonjic all doubtful.
However, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is expected to be fit to play.
Predicted Lineups
Denmark
Schmeichel; Wass, Kjaer, Christensen, Maehle; Delaney, Hojbjerg; Skov Olsen, Damsgaard, Poulsen
Serbia
Rajkovic; Milenkovic, Veljkovic, Maksimovic; Lazovic, Gudelj, Lukic, Kostic; Tadic;Vlahovic, Jovic
Key Battle
The key battle in the match is likely to be between Denmark’s midfield and Serbia’s attack.
Denmark have a strong midfield, led by Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Christian Eriksen, while Serbia have a talented attack, led by Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Whoever wins this battle is likely to come out on top in the match.
Prediction
Denmark are the slight favorites to win the match, but Serbia are a dangerous team and should not be underestimated.
I predict that Denmark will win 2-1.
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