The Dark Horses · Nation to Glory
Take Serbia to Glory
“talented underachievers”
Serbia — talented underachievers. On paper terrifying, on grass complicated. The bookmakers file them under the dark horses at 66/1 – 150/1.
▶ Play as Serbia
- The bookmakers
- The Dark Horses — 66/1 – 150/1
- The federation's target
- The round of 16
- Your spine
- a keeper with strong opinions in goal · Vidić, but friendlier at the back · Dragan Stojković, but he stopped coaching in midfield · Mijatović, but he buries the penalty up front
One World Cup, forty-odd decisions, no second leg. Pick the shape, name the squad, make the calls from the touchline, and see how far Serbia can go. Free to play, one sitting, no sign-up.
▶ Play as Serbia
The Favourites · 6/1 – 12/1
The Contenders · 16/1 – 40/1
The Dark Horses · 66/1 – 150/1
The Outsiders · 250/1 – 500/1
The Improbables · 1000/1 and drifting