Denmark vs Serbia Euro 2024 Group C Preview

As the final whistle approaches on the group stages of Euro 2024, all eyes will turn to Munich where Denmark and Serbia clash in a crucial encounter. Set to kick off at 20:00 UK time on Tuesday, 25th June, this match promises to be a thrilling end to Group C's proceedings. With both teams eyeing a place in the Round of 16, the stakes couldn't be higher.

Denmark enters the fray sitting second in Group C, level on points with third-placed Slovenia but trailing leaders England by two points. Serbia, meanwhile, is at the bottom but just one point adrift of Denmark and Slovenia. This tightly packed group ensures that all four teams still have a shot at advancing. For Denmark, a win guarantees progression, while a loss, coupled with Slovenia avoiding defeat against England, would spell disaster.

History favours Denmark in their meetings with Serbia. The Danes have triumphed in all three of their encounters since Serbia gained independence, scoring eight goals and conceding just one. Moreover, their last major tournament clash with a predecessor of the Serbian team, Yugoslavia, saw Denmark secure a dominant 5-0 win at Euro 1984.

However, recent form tells a different story for both teams. Denmark has drawn both of their matches so far at Euro 2024, a surprising stat considering they had only drawn two of their previous 18 European Championship matches. Serbia, on the other hand, has struggled to maintain consistency, winning just four of their last 13 games across all competitions and keeping only two clean sheets in their last 14 matches.

Denmark's squad boasts strong performers like Andreas Christensen, who has achieved an impressive 98% pass completion rate at Euro 2024, and Christian Eriksen, who has created 11 chances in just two matches. Both players will be pivotal in Denmark's efforts to control the game against Serbia.

For Serbia, Luka Jovic's recent goal-scoring revival, ending a seven-match drought, will be a significant boost. Aleksandar Mitrovic, despite converting only two of his 17 attempts in major tournaments since 2022, remains a key figure in the Serbian attack.

Serbia's coach, Dragan Stojkovic, emphasises an attacking approach, stating, "I don’t like boring football. I want to see my team attack, create chances." This aggressive mindset could play into Denmark's hands, as coach Kasper Hjulmand aims to neutralise Serbia's physicality and set-piece prowess by maintaining ball control. "We must minimise their opportunities to cross and get too many set pieces," Hjulmand explained. "It's about being on the ball a lot so that we eliminate their greatest strengths."

Denmark will welcome back midfielder Thomas Delaney, who has recovered from the illness that kept him out of their match against England. Serbia, however, will miss winger Filip Kostic, who is sidelined with a knee ligament injury sustained in the opening game.

With so much on the line and both teams evenly matched on recent form, this encounter promises to be a fascinating spectacle. Denmark's superior head-to-head record and disciplined approach give them a slight edge, but Serbia's attacking intent and desperation to progress could produce a memorable upset.

As the drama unfolds in Munich, one thing is certain: neither Denmark nor Serbia will leave anything on the pitch as they battle for survival and glory in Euro 2024.