Month: January 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having shared a number of closely-fought encounters, Al Hain-Cole expects a tight match between the Stars and Stripes and Gerhardsson's side

USA will be out for revenge when they take on Sweden in their opening Olympics group game at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Wednesday.

Winners of four gold medals and one silver at the previous four tournaments, the USWNT fell to a shock quarter-final defeat against this opposition at the 2016 Games in Brazil.

Sweden vs USWNT latest odds

Having picked up their fourth World Cup trophy since that defeat, USWNT are 4/11 (1.36) favourites with bet365 to put that disappointment to bed by coming out on top in Tokyo.

Peter Gerhardsson’s Sweden team went on to secure a silver medal in 2016 but are 13/2 (7.50) outsiders to get this tournament off to a winning start against the world champions.

That quarter-final was decided on penalties after a 1-1 draw in Brasilia, and you can get odds of 3/1 (4.00) on this clash also finishing up all square.

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Sweden vs USWNT team news

The USWNT squad includes 17 of the players that lifted the 2019 World Cup, with the players averaging over 100 international caps apiece.

Nine of the 2016 team that defeated this opposition are included in the Sweden squad, with captain and all-time 215-cap holder Caroline Seger looking to lead by example.

Sweden vs USWNT preview

Although heavy favourites to go on and win their fifth Olympic gold medal this summer, Vlatko Andonovski’s side will know not to underestimate their opponents in Wednesday’s opener.

This pair are extremely familiar with one another after meeting six times in the World Cup and twice at the Olympic Games, playing each other 15 times over the course of the last decade.

While the Americans have a slight edge over that period with seven wins to their opponents’ six, April’s 1-1 draw against Sweden is the only match they have failed to win since January 2019.

Sweden vs USWNT tips & predictions

With seven of the eight most recent meetings being decided by one goal or fewer, odds of 4/5 (1.80) offer solid value on these foes producing under 2.5 goals for the eighth meeting in nine in another closely-fought clash.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Kane and other big names still missing, Al Hain-Cole doesn't expect Spurs to be up to full speed when they take on Mullins' team

Nuno Espirito Santo will be hoping to oversee his first win as Tottenham manager when his side travel to Colchester United in Wednesday’s friendly clash.

The former Wolves boss was denied a debut victory by Leyton Orient on Saturday, with his team held to a 1-1 draw by the League Two club.

Colchester vs Tottenham latest odds

However, Spurs are clear 1/6 (1.17) favourites with bet365 to secure their first win of the new regime by coming out on top at the Colchester Community Stadium.

Colchester lost  2-1 and 2-0 in two 60-minute mini matches against Watford at the weekend but can be backed at 11/1 (12.00) to give themselves a major morale boost by pulling off a shock win against their Premier League visitors.

The hosts recorded a memorable penalty shootout victory over this opposition in 2019’s Carabao Cup clash, and there are odds of 11/2 (6.50) available on them holding out for another stalemate in this one.

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Heung-min Son has joined up with a squad that is still awaiting the likes of Hugo Lloris, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Harry Kane following their involvement in the Euros, with 17-year-old Dane Scarlett likely to start up front once again after scoring against Orient.

New signings Luke Chambers, Cameron Coxe, Luke Hannant, Cole Skuse, Alan Judge and Freddie Sears will all be looking to impress manager Hayden Mullins in their first 90-minute match since arriving this summer.

Colchester vs Tottenham preview

With a number of key players missing due to their participation in the European Championship and Copa America, it was probably no surprise that Spurs were not firing on all cylinders in their first match of the summer last weekend.

While a few more days of training under their new manager will have helped, the absence of Kane and Co. will once again make a free-flowing display unlikely as Nuno offers run-outs to a number of young players.

Colchester vs Tottenham tips & predictions

Having given Watford a decent challenge in both of their mini matches, odds of 4/5 (1.80) seem like solid value on Colchester ensuring under 3.5 goals against an under-strength Tottenham.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With a strong squad and plenty of match practice under their belts, Al Hain-Cole expects the Selecao to prove too strong for Kuntz's team

Brazil will kick off their Olympic gold medal defence with a heavyweight clash against Germany in Yokohama on Thursday.

The Selecao ran out tournament champions on home territory at the 2016 Olympics, securing gold for the first time in their history.

Brazil vs Germany latest odds

Having beaten this very opposition in the final five years ago, Brazil are even money (2.00) favourites with bet365 to get off to a winning start at the Nissan Stadium.

That silver was Germany’s first Olympic medal since the country was reunified, but they are available at 14/5 (3.80) to begin their quest for more glory with a high-profile victory against the holders.

The 2016 final was decided on penalties after a 1-1 draw, and you can get odds of 23/10 (3.30) on the sides cancelling each other out once again here.

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Brazil vs Germany team news

Captain Dani Alves, Sevilla’s Diego Carlos and goalkeeper Santos are the three overage players in a squad that also includes Aston Villa’s Douglas Luiz, Everton’s Richarlison and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli.

Nadiem Amiri, Maximilian Arnold and Max Kruse are the three over-23 players in Stefan Kuntz’s team, with Yokohama FC goalkeeper Svend Brodersen hoping to impress in the city where he plays his club football.

Brazil vs Germany preview

After getting a taste for gold at the last Olympics, the holders clearly mean business in Japan – putting together a strong squad led by the most decorated player of all time in Dani Alves.

What’s more, they come into these games well prepared after going through South America’s two-stage pre-Olympic qualification tournament, winning five and losing none of their seven matches.

In contrast, Germany have played just one friendly match in preparation, a 1-1 behind-closed-doors draw with Honduras that came to a premature end with five minutes to go as the team left the field following the racial abuse of Jordan Torunarigha.

Brazil vs Germany predictions

In high spirits after putting five goals past the UAE last week, a strong Brazil team looks well worth those even money (2.00) odds to overcome an inexperienced German side in Yokohama.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>In strong form in the Allsvenskan, Al Hain-Cole thinks Hogmo's team will provide the Dons with a tough test at Pittodrie in the Conference League

Aberdeen will be hoping to make the most of home advantage when they welcome Hacken to Pittodrie in Thursday’s UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier.

Stephen Glass’ men will welcome back a partial capacity crowd for the first time in 17 months as they look to earn a first-leg lead to take with them to Sweden.

Aberdeen vs Hacken latest odds

Having won their last home game in European competition 6-0 against NSI Runavik last year, Aberdeen are available at 23/20 (2.15) with bet365 to give the returning fans something to celebrate by coming out on top.

Hacken have one won one of their last 11 fixtures in continental competition but can be backed at 2/1 (3.00) to take the upper hand in this tie with a victory in Scotland.

Just one of the hosts’ last 14 European games have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 11/5 (3.20) on them playing out a stalemate in this one.

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Aberdeen vs Hacken team news

New signings Jack Gurr, Teddy Jenks, Scott Brown, Christian Ramirez  and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas are all in line for debuts, although Declan Gallagher will have to wait for his as he serves a suspension following the red card he picked up in Motherwell’s 3-0 Europa League defeat to Hapoel Beer-Sheva last summer.

Delaho Irandust is available once again after making a match-winning return from injury in Friday’s victory over Norrkoping, while new signing Samuel Gustafson is also in contention following his arrival from Torino.

Aberdeen vs Hacken preview

This tie looked a lot less ominous for the Dons when it was made a month ago, with the Swedish side sitting rock bottom of the Allsvenskan.

However, the appointment of Per-Mathias Hogmo has had a galvanising effect, with the veteran Norwegian manager overseeing three wins from three league matches.

That extra match sharpness could prove a major advantage over their Scottish counterparts, who have been forced to cancel pre-season friendlies against Cove Rangers and Reading due to Covid outbreaks in the opposition camps.

Aberdeen vs Hacken tips & predictions

In strong form and with more match practice under their belts, draw no bet odds of 6/5 (2.20) seem generous on Hacken spoiling the party against a new-look Aberdeen team.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having finished the last Bundesliga season strongly, Al Hain-Cole expects Klopp's former club to provide his Reds side with a tough test in Austria

Liverpool will be hoping to get their pre-season up and running with a win when they take on Mainz in Austria on Friday.

Jurgen Klopp’s men kicked off with two 30-minutes matches against Wacker Innsbruck and Stuttgart on Tuesday, playing out 1-1 draws in each.

Liverpool vs Mainz latest odds

Liverpool are 4/9 (1.44) favourites with bet365 to come out on top in their first 90 minutes of the summer against the manager’s former club at the Untersberg-Arena.

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Mainz pulled off a surprise 4-0 friendly win over this opposition when they met back in 2016 but are 9/2 (5.50) outsiders to come out on top in this one and priced at 16/5 (4.20) to grind out a stalemate.

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Liverpool vs Mainz team news

Neither Virgil van Dijk nor Joe Gomez are likely to take part despite returning to training as they recover from long-term injury, with new signing Ibrahima Konate set to start in the centre of defence.

New signings Silvan Widmer, Anderson Lucoqui and Lee Jae-sung should all be on display for the Germans, while Euro 2020 contingent Karim Onisiwo, Adam Szalai and Edimilson Fernandes are also part of the squad.

Liverpool vs Mainz preview

Although a repeat of the 4-0 victory five years ago may seem unlikely, Bo Svensson’s team are sure to provide their opponents with a testing first 90 minutes of the summer.

Having played under Klopp during his spell in charge, former defender Svensson was brought back in as a manager in the middle of last season with the team struggling in the relegation zone.

A run of just two defeats from the final 15 Bundesliga matches ensued, leaving the team comfortably in mid-table and prompting plenty of optimism for the season ahead.

With one full pre-season fixture already under their belts, the German outfit will certainly back themselves to at least find the net against a Reds side that conceded in both of their 30-minute games on Tuesday.

Liverpool vs Mainz predictions

Nevertheless, Liverpool’s own wealth of attacking talent should be enough to ensure goals at both ends in another entertaining friendly match against Mainz, available at odds of 8/11 (1.73).

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>After opening with an impressive victory against Chile, Al Hain-Cole is backing Team GB to make it two wins in a row against Takakura’s team

Great Britain will be aiming to make it two wins from two when they take on Japan at the Sapporo Dome in Saturday’s Olympic Games encounter.

Hege Riise’s team got off to a winning start in Group E, easing to a 2-0 opening victory over Chile thanks to two goals from Ellen White.

Great Britain vs Japan latest odds

Top of the group after one game, Team GB are 21/20 (2.05) favourites with bet365 to seal their place in the knockout stages with a game to spare by coming out on top here.

Host nation Japan left it late to salvage a draw in their opening game against Canada and are 5/2 (3.50) outsiders to bounce back with a victory, or priced at 9/4 (3.25) to be held to a second successive stalemate.

Great Britain vs Japan team news

Chelsea’s Fran Kirby will face a late fitness test after being left out of the squad to face Chile due to a minor injury, although would probably have to settle for a place on the substitutes’ bench.

Mina Tanaka will be pushing for a place in the starting line-up after making a positive impact from the bench at half-time against Canada, winning a penalty that was saved by keeper Stephanie Labbe.

Great Britain vs Japan preview

The 2-0 scoreline actually did not paint the full picture of just how dominant Team GB were against Chile, having the majority of the possession and taking over 20 shots on goal.

While Scotland’s Kim Little played a key role in midfield alongside compatriot Caroline Weir and Wales international Sophie Ingle made an appearance off the bench, the team was very similar to the England side that has beaten Japan three times over the past two years.

Indeed, two-goal hero White has hit the net three times in her last two matches against Asako Takakura’s team, and will be confident of doing more damage on current form.

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Great Britain vs Japan tips & predictions

All in all, Great Britain look well worth those 21/20 (2.05) odds to follow up an impressive opening victory by coming out on top once again versus the home side.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Wounded by their opening defeat against Sweden, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Stars and Stripes to hit back with a big win over Sermanni’s team

USA will be determined to bounce back from their shock opening defeat to Sweden when they take on New Zealand in Saturday’s Olympic Games clash.

The four-times Olympic gold winners were beaten 3-0 by the Swedes on Wednesday, their first defeat in 45 fixtures in all competitions.

USA vs New Zealand latest odds

Having won 10 and lost none of their last 11 meetings with this opposition, USA are overwhelming 1/16 (1.06) favourites with bet365 to get straight back to winning ways here.

New Zealand lost their first group game 2-1 against neighbours Australia but are available at 16/1 (17.00) to cause a massive upset with a victory against the world champions, or 10/1 (11.00) to earn a creditable draw.

USA vs New Zealand team news

Sam Mewis and Alex Morgan could find their starting spots under threat after being substituted at half-time against Sweden, with the likes of Megan Rapinoe and fit-again Julie Ertz pushing for a place in the XI.

Gabi Rennie will be hoping to start after coming off the bench to score on her international debut in the 2-1 defeat to Australia.

USA vs New Zealand preview

Although still a shock, Sweden’s win was not completely inconceivable given their relatively strong record against the Americans – having knocked them out of the 2016 Olympics at the quarter-final stage.

In contrast, a victory for Tom Sermanni’s team would really be unexpected considering they have lost their last five matches against this opposition by a combined 19-1 scoreline – losing out 5-0 in each of the two most recent meetings.

What’s more, the world 22nd-ranked team came into this tournament on the back of eight defeats and not a single win in nine games, with their last victory coming over two years ago.

Sure to be highly motivated after their painful opener, the Stars and Stripes are unlikely to take any prisoners in their efforts to restore pride and get a precious three points on the board.

USA vs New Zealand tips & predictions

With this in mind, odds of 6/5 (2.20) look well worth backing on a wounded USA hitting back by beating New Zealand by four goals or more for the third successive encounter.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the Red Devils missing the majority of their first-choice defence, Al Hain-Cole expects Warburton's men to play their part in a high-scoring game

Queens Park Rangers will be hoping to cause an upset when they welcome Manchester United to Loftus Road in Saturday’s pre-season friendly.

The match will welcome fans back to the stadium for the first time since December 2020, with Mark Warburton’s team hoping to give them something to celebrate.

QPR vs Manchester United latest odds

Having finished the last Championship season strongly with 15 wins from the final 25 games, QPR are available at 3/1 (4.00) with bet365 to pull off a shock victory here.

Man Utd began their pre-season preparations with a 2-1 win away to Derby last weekend and are 8/11 (1.73) favourites to make it two wins in a row against Championship opposition.

Just one of the last 14 meetings between this duo has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 13/5 (3.60) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

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QPR vs Manchester United team news

New signings Jimmy Dunne, Sam MacCallum  and Jordan Archer will be hoping to make their debuts, while Ilias Chair and Jordy De Wijs should also be available following minor injuries.

Daniel James and Scott McTominay are in contention for a runout after joining up with the squad this week, although the likes of Harry Maguire, Paul Pogba and new signing Jadon Sancho are still on holiday following their involvement in Euro 2020.

QPR vs Manchester United preview

While James and McTominay will add more depth to the attacking and midfield options, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is still short of defensive cover at this stage.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka is the only available member of the back five likely to make the starting line-up come the beginning of the season, with young centre-back Teden Mengi likely to start in the middle of defence alongside Axel Tuanzebe in west London.

Although Mason Greenwood, Juan Mata and James should therefore provide plenty of threat for the guests, the Rs will back themselves to have some joy of their own against the inexperienced opposition backline.

QPR vs Manchester United tip & predictions

All in all, odds of 10/11 (1.91) seem generous on both QPR and United getting on target in an entertaining game that features over 2.5 goals here .

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having proved watertight at the back so far, Al Hain-Cole is backing Martino's Gold Cup holders to ease to victory over Los Catrachos in Arizona

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Honduras will be hoping to upset the odds when they take on Mexico in Saturday’s Gold Cup quarter-final clash at the State Farm Stadium.

Los Catrachos finished second in their group, beating Grenada and Panama before losing out 2-0 to Qatar.

Mexico vs Honduras latest odds

Having run out 3-2 winners over this opposition in the last competitive encounter back in 2017 in a World Cup qualifier, Honduras are available at 8/1 (9.00) with bet365 to cause an upset by coming out on top in Arizona.

After starting the tournament with a disappointing 0-0 draw with Trinidad and Tobago, Gerardo Martino’s Mexico eased to successive victories over Guatemala and El Salvador to finish top of Group A.

They are now clear 4/9 (1.44) favourites to remain on course to retain the trophy they lifted in 2019 by making it three wins in a row here.

This pair played out a 0-0 draw when they met in a friendly last month, and you can get odds of 3/1 (4.00) on them taking this one into extra-time following another deadlocked 90 minutes.

Mexico vs Honduras team news

Hector Moreno will be hoping to retain his place in central defence after replacing Nestor Araujo for the last game against El Salvador, while Hirving Lozano remains sidelined due to injury.

Having scored his team’s first goal of the tournament in the 4-0 win over Grenada, striker Jerry Bengtson has started the last two matches on the bench.

Mexico vs Honduras preview

After losing influential forward Lozano due to concussion within 20 minutes of their opening 0-0 draw against Trinidad and Tobago, it is perhaps no surprise that El Tri have been more impressive in defence than attack so far.

Indeed, the holders are the only team yet to concede a goal so far in this competition, extending a run of six consecutive clean sheets that actually began in the pre-tournament friendly against Fabian Coito’s men.

Mexico vs Honduras tips & predictions

On current form, odds of 6/5 (2.20) seem like excellent value on Mexico extending that record by beating Honduras and keeping yet another clean sheet on Saturday.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>After their exciting attacking victory over Germany, Al Hain-Cole expects another free-scoring display from the Selecao against Haidara’s side

Ivory Coast will be hoping to pull off a shock win when they take on Brazil at the Nissan Stadium in Sunday’s Olympic Games clash.

Les Elephants got their tournament off to a winning start in Japan, edging past Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their opening game.

Brazil vs Ivory Coast latest odds

However, Ivory Coast are 10/1 (11.00) outsiders with bet365 to follow that up by beating the reigning champions in Yokohama, or priced at 9/2 (5.50) to earn a creditable draw.

Indeed, Andre Jardine’s Brazil ran out comfortable 4-2 winners over Germany in their first group game and are overwhelming 2/9 (1.22) favourites to make it six points from six in this one.

Brazil vs Ivory Coast team news

Striker Aboubacar Doumbia is suspended after being sent off in the final moments of the Saudi Arabia game, having only entered the pitch as a 92nd-minute substitute.

The Selecao are likely to stick with the same line-up that performed so impressively against Germany, with Richarlison the man to watch after scoring a 30-minute hat-trick in that game.

Brazil vs Ivory Coast preview

Having picked a strong squad that includes Richarlison, Gabriel Martinelli and the world’s most decorated player in Dani Alves, it is clear that 2016’s gold medallists came to Japan determined to maintain their Olympic dominance.

They certainly laid down a marker against Germany, racing into a 3-0 lead within just half an hour of kick-off in an exciting attacking display.

While they will be confident of doing more of the same against Soualiho Haidara’s side, they will be wary of an opposition attack that includes exciting Manchester United youngster Amad Diallo, the experienced Max Gradel, and AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie in a supporting role.

Having scored nine goals in their last two matches against UAE and Germany, but conceded twice in each, the Brazilians certainly seem likely to provide plenty of entertainment at both ends of the pitch once again.

Brazil vs Ivory Coast tips & predictions

With this in mind, odds of 13/8 (2.63) are not to be missed on the South Americans overcoming the Ivory Coast in a free-scoring game that features over 3.5 goals.

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