Match report

Serbia Secures Narrow Victory Over Latvia in World Cup Qualification

Latvia
Latvia
0–1
FT
Serbia
Serbia
Sep 6, 2025

In a crucial World Cup Qualification match, Serbia emerged victorious over Latvia with a 1-0 win. The match was defined by a decisive early goal by D. Vlahovic, which stood as the only goal despite intense efforts from both sides. Latvia showed resilience and created several opportunities, but could not find the back of the net.

Key Facts

  • • D. Vlahovic scored the only goal of the match in the 12th minute, assisted by A. Katai
  • • A. Saveļjevs received a yellow card for Latvia in the 41st minute
  • • S. Lukić of Serbia was shown a yellow card in the 54th minute
  • • Five substitutions were made by both teams, including Latvia's V. Gutkovskis and B. Melnis, and Serbia's N. Gudelj and N. Maksimović

Lineups

Latvia

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Zviedris (G)
  • 16 A. Jaunzems (D)
  • 2 D. Balodis (D)
  • 3 V. Jagodinskis
  • 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
  • 14 A. Ciganiks (D)
  • 8 R. Varslavans (M)
  • 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
  • 22 A. Saveljevs (M)
  • 10 J. Ikaunieks (M)
  • 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 F. Orols
  • 23 R. Matrevics
  • 4 R. Veips
  • 5 B. Melnis
  • 6 K. Penkevics
  • 7 E. Daskevics
  • 11 R. Savalnieks
  • 17 L. Vapne
  • 18 D. Sits
  • 19 M. Tonisevs
  • 20 M. Regza
  • 21 D. Melniks

Serbia

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Petrovic (G)
  • 13 M. Veljkovic (D)
  • 4 N. Milenkovic (D)
  • 2 S. Pavlovic (D)
  • 10 S. Lukic (M)
  • 14 A. Zivkovic (M)
  • 17 I. Ilic (M)
  • 22 A. Katai (M)
  • 11 F. Kostic (M)
  • 23 D. Vlahovic (F)
  • 8 L. Jovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 D. Rosic
  • 21 V. Ilic
  • 3 O. Ugresic
  • 5 N. Maksimovic
  • 6 N. Gudelj
  • 7 A. Terzic
  • 9 A. Mitrovic
  • 15 S. Babic
  • 16 S. Erakovic
  • 18 N. Stulic
  • 19 V. Birmancevic
  • 20 L. Samardzic

Timeline

  1. Serbia
    12' Serbia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Vlahovic · Assist: A. Katai
  2. Latvia
    41' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Saveļjevs

    Foul

  3. Serbia
    46' Serbia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Katai · On: L. Samardzic
  4. Latvia
    46' Latvia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: D. Šits
  5. Latvia
    46' Latvia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Jagodinskis · On: D. Meļņiks
  6. Serbia
    54' Serbia Card · Yellow Card
    S. Lukić

    Foul

  7. Serbia
    68' Serbia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Lukić · On: N. Gudelj
  8. Serbia
    74' Serbia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Jović · On: N. Maksimović
  9. Latvia
    77' Latvia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: B. Melnis
  10. Serbia
    82' Serbia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Kostic · On: A. Terzic
  11. Serbia
    82' Serbia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Ilic · On: A. Mitrović
  12. Latvia
    83' Latvia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Jaunzems · On: R. Savalnieks

Match Stats

Stat Latvia Serbia
Fouls 9 13
Pass Accuracy 88% 94%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 20
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 482 574
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 6
Shots on Target 2 7
xG 0.59 2.00
Shots off Target 2 7
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 426 539
Shots Inside Box 6 13
Saves 6 2
Shots Outside Box 2 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Vlahovic's early goal in the 12th minute set the tone for Serbia, who maintained control for the remainder of the match
  • ▸ Serbia's tactical substitutions in the second half, particularly the entry of N. Gudelj and N. Maksimović, helped them consolidate their lead and withstand Latvia's counter-attacks