Match report

Serbia Secures Crucial Win Over Latvia 2-1 in World Cup Qualification Europe

Serbia
Serbia
2–1
FT
Latvia
Latvia
Nov 16, 2025

Serbia secured a vital 2-1 victory over Latvia in their World Cup Qualification Europe match on 2025-11-16. Latvia took an early lead through a goal by V. Gutkovskis, but Andrija Katai and A. Stankovic responded with goals for Serbia, turning the match in their favor. Latvia struggled to maintain momentum after conceding two quick goals and saw two players booked for fouls.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Serbia 2-1 Latvia
  • • V. Gutkovskis (12') opened the scoring for Latvia
  • • A. Katai (49') equalized for Serbia
  • • A. Stankovic (60') scored the winning goal for Serbia
  • • R. Savalnieks (59') and E. Daščevičs (61') received yellow cards for Latvia

Lineups

Serbia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Rajkovic (G)
  • 16 S. Erakovic (D)
  • 4 N. Milenkovic (D)
  • 3 S. Pavlovic (D)
  • 11 F. Kostic (D)
  • 5 M. Grujic (M)
  • 10 S. Lukic (M)
  • 14 A. Zivkovic (M)
  • 20 L. Samardzic (M)
  • 7 N. Radonjic (M)
  • 8 L. Jovic (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 V. Ilic
  • 21 D. Petrovic
  • 2 O. Mimovic
  • 6 N. Gudelj
  • 9 P. Ratkov
  • 13 M. Veljkovic
  • 15 V. Milosavljevic
  • 17 J. Milosevic
  • 18 L. Ilic
  • 19 A. Stankovic
  • 22 A. Terzic
  • 23 A. Katai

Latvia

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 23 R. Matrevics (G)
  • 11 R. Savalnieks (D)
  • 4 R. Veips (D)
  • 21 D. Melniks (D)
  • 13 R. Jurkovskis (D)
  • 19 M. Tonisevs (D)
  • 10 J. Ikaunieks (M)
  • 17 L. Vapne (M)
  • 15 D. Zelenkovs (M)
  • 7 E. Daskevics (M)
  • 9 V. Gutkovskis (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 K. Zviedris
  • 12 F. Orols
  • 2 D. Balodis
  • 3 V. Jagodinskis
  • 5 I. Pulis
  • 6 D. Patijcuks
  • 14 K. Grabovskis
  • 16 K. Penkevics
  • 18 M. Regza
  • 20 B. Melnis
  • 22 A. Saveljevs

Timeline

  1. Latvia
    12' Latvia Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Gutkovskis · Assist: Lūkass Vapne
  2. Serbia
    46' Serbia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Pavlovic · On: O. Mimović
  3. Serbia
    46' Serbia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Lukić · On: A. Stankovic
  4. Serbia
    46' Serbia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Radonjic · On: A. Katai
  5. Serbia
    49' Serbia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Katai · Assist: Andrija Živković
  6. Latvia
    59' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Savalnieks

    Foul

  7. Serbia
    60' Serbia Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Stankovic · Assist: Andrija Živković
  8. Latvia
    61' Latvia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Dašķevičs

    Foul

  9. Latvia
    65' Latvia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Gutkovskis · On: M. Regza
  10. Latvia
    65' Latvia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Ikaunieks · On: A. Saveļjevs
  11. Latvia
    78' Latvia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Toņiševs · On: V. Jagodinskis
  12. Latvia
    78' Latvia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Dašķevičs · On: K. Penkevics
  13. Serbia
    80' Serbia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Jović · On: J. Milosevic
  14. Latvia
    83' Latvia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Lūkass Vapne · On: I. Pulis
  15. Serbia
    85' Serbia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Marko Grujić · On: N. Gudelj

Match Stats

Stat Serbia Latvia
Fouls 8 17
Pass Accuracy 90% 73%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 6
Corners 13 3
Total Passes 581 292
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 7 4
xG 1.99 1.50
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 67% 33%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 520 214
Shots Inside Box 12 6
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 7 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Serbia's quick response with two goals in quick succession (49' and 60') shifted the momentum decisively in their favor
  • ▸ Latvia's failure to capitalize on their early lead and subsequent loss of composure after conceding two goals within a few minutes