Cameroon v Serbia predictions: Serbia can bounce back from Brazil defeat

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Cameroon v Serbia in World Cup Group G on Monday.

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ITV1, 10am Monday

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Serbia
1pt 4-5 general

Serbia opened their World Cup campaign with defeat to a star-studded Brazil team but can get back on track against Cameroon with Aleksandar Mitrovic likely to be leading their charge.

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Match preview

Serbia failed to test goalkeeper Alisson in defeat to Brazil in their World Cup opener but should have more opportunities against Cameroon, who are also pointless after losing to Switzerland in Group G.

The Serbians faced a baptism of fire in their first match, taking on a Selecao side many fancy to go the distance in Qatar, but they managed to keep Brazil out until the 62nd minute and the second goal they shipped was as a result of a moment of magic from Richarlison.

Following the defeat, Serbia head coach Dragan Stojkovic bemoaned his side's lack of fitness in the final third with main striker Aleksandar Mitrovic having only recently returned from a knock, while both Dusan Vlahovic and Filip Kostic started the Brazil game on the bench.

Kostic once again looks likely to miss out but Stojkovic could start with a front two of Mitrovic and Vlahovic this time around and that spells trouble for Cameroon.

Mitrovic has been superb in the Premier League for club side Fulham this season and he could cause problems for the Indomitable Lions, who have failed to win any of their last five matches.

Cameroon had opportunities in their opener against Switzerland with Bryan Mbeumo looking lively on the flank in particular but they lacked a cutting edge up top and that could again cost them against Serbia.

For many Serbia came into this tournament as dark horses.

The attacking combination of Mitrovic and Vlahovic could be fruitful, while Dusan Tadic is still a capable creative threat despite being the wrong side of 30, having topped the Eredivisie assist standings with 19 last season.

In qualifying for the World Cup, they pipped Portugal and Ireland to top spot in their group with six wins and two draws from their eight matches.

And in their more recent Nations League campaign, they also managed to finish top of Group B4 ahead of Norway, Slovenia and Sweden.

Cameroon's World Cup record is underwhelming with the loss to Switzerland their eighth straight defeat in the tournament since 2002 and, although the current crop of players show more promise than previous generations, Serbia should have the edge over them in both boxes in Al Wakrah.

Key stat

Serbia have won five of their last seven games in all competitions.

Team news

Cameroon
Midfielder Olivier Ntcham is a major doubt for Cameroon.

Serbia
Dusan Vlahovic is set to start for Serbia alongside Aleksandar Mitrovic but Filip Kostic is unlikely to be fit enough to start.

Probable teams

Cameroon (4-3-3) Onana; Fai, Castelletto, N'Koulou, Tolo; Anguissa, Oum Gwet, Hongla; Mbeumo, Choupo-Moting, Toko Ekambi.

Serbia (3-4-1-2) V Milinkovic-Savic; Milenkovic, Veljkovic, Pavlovic; Zivkovic, Gudelj, S Milinkovic-Savic, Mladenovic; Tadic; Mitrovic, Vlahovic.

Inside info

Cameroon

Top scorer in probable team Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Star player Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa
Penalty taker Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Assist ace Bryan Mbeumo
Set-piece aerial threat Nicolas Nkoulou
Card magnet Collins Fai

Serbia

Top scorer in probable team Aleksandar Mitrovic
Star player Aleksandar Mitrovic
Penalty taker Dusan Vlahovic
Assist ace Dusan Tadic
Set-piece aerial threat Aleksandar Mitrovic
Card magnet Sergej Milinkovic-Savic

Cameroon v Serbia Bet Builder

Serbia to win
Serbia faced a baptism of fire against Brazil but did not disgrace themselves and can record their first win of the tournament against Cameroon.

Bryan Mbeumo over 0.5 shots on target
Bryan Mbeumo was lively against Switzerland in Cameroon's opener, managing a shot on target, and he can do so again against Serbia.

Aleksandar Mitrovic to score
Aleksandar Mitrovic has bagged nine goals for Fulham in the Premier League this season and looks Serbia's best source of goals.

Price guide 11-2 with bet365

Match information

Stadium Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
Fifa rankings Cameroon 43, Serbia 21
Weather Sunny, 31C.

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