Month: February 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The holders of the UEFA Nations League have been in strong defensive form and we are backing another low-scoring game in the Portuguese capital

Portugal welcome France to the Estadio da Luz on Saturday evening in Group A3 of the UEFA Nations League.

Both sides have 10 points after four matches in the group and the two respective winners of the last two major international tournaments played out a 0-0 draw when they met in Paris last month.

Portugal vs France Latest Odds

France suffered a shock 2-0 friendly defeat to Finland on Wednesday evening and Les Bleus are the outsiders for this weekend’s clash, priced at 2/1 (3.00) with bet365.

Portugal have not lost a competitive game on home soil for over six years and are offered at 29/20 (2.45) with the draw at 21/10 (3.10).

Portugal vs France Team News

Didier Deschamps named an experimental side against Finland friendly but the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Raphael Varane and N’Golo Kante should all come back into the starting eleven.

Kingsley Coman did not feature having picked up a knock in training, while Kylian Mbappe was also a spectator for the game with a hamstring problem that is likely to impede his involvement.

Portugal also fielded a second string side in their friendly win over Andorra with Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Felix and Bernardo Silva all set to come back into the starting eleven on Saturday.

Portugal vs France Preview

The Portuguese are one of the most in-form sides in Europe at the moment, recording six wins and two draws in their last eight matches.

What has been striking about Fernando Santos’ side is not their superb attacking talent, but rather their defensive solidity which has seen them concede just one goal in those eight matches.

Clean sheets have been racked up against the likes of Spain and Sweden while also shutting out France when they met last month, and given Portugal’s strong home record, they will be confident of another strong defensive showing.

Les Bleus have not been overly prolific in recent games, particularly on the road with four of their last six away games seeing under 2.5 goals and so opposing another high-scoring encounter in Lisbon makes sense.

Portugal vs France Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals and both teams to score ‘no’ is offered at 11/10 (2.10) and looks like a solid selection for this weekend’s meeting. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>La Roja's recent matches have been low-scoring affairs and we think that trend will continue when they face a competitive Swiss side in Basel

Spain travel to Switzerland on Saturday evening in Group four of League A in the UEFA Nations League.

Luis Enrique’s men have won just one of their last four matches in all competitions, while the Swiss are winless in their last five matches inlcuding when they clashed with La Roja last month.

Spain recorded a 1-0 win to confirm their status as group leaders on that occasion and Switzerland know that they must win this weekend to have any chance of progressing.

Switzerland vs Spain Latest Odds

The visitors are clear favourites to record a win this weekend, with bet365 offering Spain at 9/10 (1.90).

Swizterland, however, have a strong record in competitive matches on home soil where they are unbeaten since 2014 and Vladimir Petkovic’s side are offered at 29/10 (3.90) with the draw available at 5/2 (3.50).

Switzerland vs Spain Team News

Wednesday night’s friendly draw against Netherlands saw Luis Enrique field a much-changed starting eleven and the likes of Sergio Ramos, David de Gea and Pau Torres should all come back into the starting eleven, but Ansu Fati is injured.

Switzerland started Yvon Mvogo in goal for their friendly defeat with Belgium midweek, although Yann Sommer should return between the sticks for this one alongside Xhedran Shaqiri and Haris Seferovic.

Switzerland vs Spain Preview

Switzerland may be winless in their last five matches, but during that time they have put in some promising performances inlcuding against Belgium on Wednesday when they took the lead before succumbing to a 2-1 defeat.

Similarly, they have recorded draws both home and away against Germany in this edition of the Nations League while narrowly losing 2-1 to Croatia having also taken the lead.

They will be highly competitive this weekend – as they were the last time they met Spain – and this is likely to be another tight match.

La Roja have problems in the final third where they create plenty of chances but finish few, and opposing goals in Spain’s games is usually a profitable tactic.

Switzerland vs Spain Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 9/10 (1.90) and has paid out in Switzerland’s last three competitive home fixtures as well as in five of Spain’s last six matches. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Martinez's men looking shaky at the back but dangerous as ever up front, Al Hain-Cole expects an entertaining clash when the Three Lions visit

England will be looking to leapfrog Belgium into top spot in their Nations League group when they travel to Leuven on Sunday.

The Three Lions are third in a tightly-contested Group A2 after picking up seven points from four matches, losing out 1-0 to Denmark last time out.

Belgium vs England Latest Odds

Having run out 2-1 winners over this opposition in October’s reverse encounter at Wembley, they are available at 2/1 (3.00) with bet365 to move a point clear of their hosts with another victory here.

However, Roberto Martinez’s men are undefeated in 23 matches on home soil and are 11/8 (2.38) favourites to pull clear in first place by coming out on top.

The hosts are yet to draw any of their eight fixtures in this competition, but you can get odds of 9/4 (3.25) on them being held to a stalemate in this one.

Belgium vs England Team News

Leandro Trossard, Alexis Saelemaekers and Hendrik van Crombrugge have all been forced to withdraw from the Belgium squad due to injury, while Eden Hazard is unavailable after testing positive for coronavirus.

Joe Gomez has been ruled out after sustaining a potentially season-ending injury in training this week, with James Ward-Prowse and Trent Alexander-Arnold having already withdrawn due to injury.

Belgium vs England Preview

Although the Irish opposition was far from impressive, Gareth Southgate will have been pleased to see his team bouncing back from their frustrating Denmark defeat with a three-goal haul and some exciting attacking displays from the likes of Jack Grealish and Jadon Sancho.

They will certainly back themselves to cause more problems for a Red Devils team that has looked far from secure in defence of late – keeping just one clean sheet in eight matches in all competitions.

However, the hosts are still as dangerous as ever at the other end of the pitch, hitting the net in each of their last 23 consecutive fixtures and averaging exactly four per 90 minutes over the last eight home fixtures.

Belgium vs England Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 10/11 (1.91) seem generous on over 2.5 goals being scored for Belgium’s 12th match in 15, as well as a second encounter in a row with England.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Mapei Stadium plays host to a pivotal Nations League clash and our tipster is backing the hosts to hold firm on their own turf on Sunday night

Italy and Poland are both looking to take a significant step towards the Nations League finals when they meet on Sunday evening at Mapei Stadium.

The hosts are yet to lose in Group A1 but have only claimed one win in four games, with their six points putting them second behind their opponents on Sunday, with Jerzy Brzeczek’s men having won two and drawn one.

Italy vs Poland Latest Odds

Italy have not lost a home game since September 2016, some 24 fixtures ago, and bet365 make them 4/6 (1.67) favourites to extend that run in style with victory here.

A win for Poland would make it their sixth in their last eight competitive away games but they are priced as 17/4 (5.25) outsiders for this one.

The sides drew 0-0 when they met in Gdansk last month despite Italy having the lion’s share of possession and another stalemate can be backed at 27/10 (3.70).

Italy vs Poland Team News

Domenico Criscito, Angelo Ogbonna and Francesco Caputo have all withdrawn due to injury. Vincenzo Grifo netted twice against Estonia in Wednesday’s friendly but is excluded for this one.

Leeds midfielder Mateusz Klich is suspended for Poland whilst Damian Kądzior, Jakub Kaminski, Michal Karbownik and Bartlomiej Dragowski have all withdrawn.

Italy vs Poland Preview

Although they do boast Robert Lewandowski, it is somewhat of a surprise to see Poland top of Group A1 with just two games left to play in this stage of the Nations League.

However, six of their seven points and all five of their goals came against struggling Bosnia-Herzegovina, whilst Brzeczek’s side were lucky to come away with a point the last time these sides met.

Italy’s defence was scarcely troubled in last month’s meeting and they have three clean sheets in their last four games, so will certainly back themselves to keep Lewandowski and Co. at bay on Sunday.

Italy vs Poland Tips and Predictions

The Azzurri are priced at Evens (2.0) with bet365 to keep a clean sheet and that offers good value ahead of this Nations League clash at Mapei Stadium.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Both sides have struggled in front of goal this year and we think there is excellent value in opposing a high-scoring game when they meet in Amsterdam

The Netherlands face Bosnia and Herzogovina on Sunday afternoon in Group A1 of the UEFA Nations League at the Johan Cruyff Arena with Frank de Boer’s side looking to end their five-match winless run.

The Dutch are clear favourites to record their second victory in the group, with Bosnia having only picked up one point from a possible 12.

Netherlands vs Bosnia Latest Odds

The hosts were beaten 1-0 by Italy in their last home match in the competition but bet365 price them at 9/25 (1.36) to get back to winning ways.

Bosnia have been in extremely poor form with just three wins in their last 15 matches in all competitions, with two of those victories coming against Liechtenstein and the other against Finland.

The visitors are offered at 15/2 (8.50) and the draw at 15/4 (4.75).

Netherlands vs Bosnia Team News

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake picked up an injury in the 1-1 friendly draw against Spain on Wednesday night and has been replaced in the Dutch squad by Lille’s Sven Botman.

The visitors are without their captain and all-time leading goalscorer Edin Dzeko as the Roma forward has tested positive for coronavirus. 

Netherlands vs Bosnia Preview

Group A1 of the Nations League has been particularly low-scoring, with even leaders Poland managing just five goals from their four matches.

Both the Netherlands and Bosnia have scored just two goals apiece in 360 minutes of football in the competition and there should be plenty of interest in backing another low-key encounter.

All four of the Netherlands’ matches in the group have seen under 2.5 goals and all six of their games in 2020 have seen fewer than three goals scored – with that also being the case in four of Bosnia’s last six clashes in all competitions.

Dusan Bajevic’s men have failed to score in each of their last three matches and without their most dangerous forward in Dzeko they are unlikely to contribute to a high-scoring encounter.

Netherlands vs Bosnia Tips And Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is offered at the unmissable price of 11/10 (2.10) which seems to offer exceptional value given both sides’ respective recent records. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>These countries played out a 0-0 draw in Dublin last month and our tipster is backing an equally turgid affair when they meet in the Nations League

Wales can take a step closer to Nations League promotion when they welcome Republic of Ireland to the Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday.

The Dragons currently top Group B4 with 10 points from four games, and victory here would see them need only a point at home to Finland next week to ensure they are in League A for the next edition.

Wales vs Ireland Latest Odds

Wales have won just one of their last four matches but bet365 make them Even money (2.0) favourites to pick up three points in this one.

Ireland have picked up just two points in the 2020-21 Nations League and haven’t tasted victory in any game for over 12 months, but are 3/1 (4.0) to win here.

The sides drew 0-0 when they met in Dublin last month and another stalemate is available at 11/5 (3.20).

Wales vs Ireland Team News

Gareth Bale missed Wales’ 0-0 draw with USA in midweek but could return here. Aaron Ramsey and Ben Cabango have both withdrawn from the squad through injury.

Aaron Connolly, Enda Stevens, Alan Browne and Callum Robinson are all ruled out for Ireland, who could start a similar XI to the one that lost 3-0 to England on Thursday.

Wales vs Ireland Preview

Both of these teams put in fairly abject performances in midweek, each managing just four shots in their respective friendly matches, and it could be a similar showing in Cardiff.

The reverse fixture was a game of few chances with just four shots on target in total, and the three goals that Wales have scored is the third-fewest total in Nations League B whilst Ireland’s tally of one is the joint-worst.

As well, the Dragons are the only team in League B yet to concede a goal whilst Ireland have shipped just three, which is fewer than all but three of the 16 teams.

Wales vs Ireland Tips and Predictions

Goals looks set be at a premium in this one and the price of 2.050 from bet365 on under 1.5, 2.0 goals offers good value for punters ahead of this Nations League clash.

This will pay out in full if zero or one goal is scored, whilst half the stake will be refunded if there are two.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Matches involving Zlatko Dalic's side in the Nations League have seen plenty of goals and we think another high-scoring encounter is in store

Portugal travel to Croatia on Tuesday evening in Group tA3 of the UEFA Nations with Fernando Santos’ side knowing they will not be able to defend their title.

A 1-0 defeat to France in Lisbon on Saturday means it is Les Bleus who will be progressing to the finals as group winners at the expense of the reigning champions.

Croatia, meanwhile, are facing the prospect of relegation to League B, but know that a win should guarantee they remain among the elite of the tournament for the next edition.

Croatia vs Portugal Latest Odds

Portugal are unbeaten away from home in the Nations League and bet365 price them at 6/5 (2.20) to record a win.

Croatia’s only home defeat in the competition came last month at the hands of world champions France and the hosts are offered at 11/5 (3.20), with the draw at 12/5 (3.40).

Croatia vs Portugal Team News

Duje Caleta-Car is suspended for Croatia while Filip Uremovic could be a doubt after limping off against Sweden at the weekend.

Portugal have no major selection issues although Santos might choose to give some minutes to some of the less-used members of the squad, with little on the line for the European champions.

Croatia vs Portugal Preview

These two sides met in the first game of the group back in September with the Portuguese running out 4-1 winners in what was an incredibly strong performance from Santos’ men.

The result set the tone for Croatia’s current campaign during which their matches have seen plenty of goals. Indeed, each of Croatia’s last seven matches in the Nations League have seen over 2.5 strikes and both teams scoring and there should surely be interest in backing a repeat.

The hosts have the motivation of trying to win to avoid relegation and have found goalscorers from all over the pitch, with their seven strikes in the competition coming from six different players.

Portugal have generally kept things tight in the tournament but with nothing on the line, there could be more chances of them conceding than in previous matches.

Croatia vs Portugal Tips And Predictions

Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals is offered at 13/10 (2.30) and looks like an excellent selection. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With La Roja struggling for cutting edge, Al Hain-Cole is backing Low's men to keep things tight as they look to progress to the Nations League finals

Spain and Germany will fight it out for a place in the Nations League finals when they meet at the Estadio La Cartuja in Tuesday’s final group game.

Trailing their opponents by a single point after losing and drawing their last two group games, La Roja must come out on top in order to steal top spot away from the 2014 world champions.

Spain vs Germany Latest Odds

Without a win in any of their last three meetings with this opposition, they are priced at 11/8 (2.38) with bet365 to come up with a big victory here.

Joachim Low’s men are unbeaten in 11 matches in all competitions and can be backed at 15/8 (2.88) to take their place in the semi-finals thanks to an impressive win.

The last two encounters between this duo have all resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 12/5 (3.40) on them cancelling each other out once again.

Spain vs Germany Team News

Sergio Busquets has been ruled out with a knee injury sustained in Saturday’s 1-1 draw in Switzerland, joining Jesus Navas, Ansu Fati and Jose Gaya on the sidelines.

Toni Kroos is available once again after missing the 3-1 win over Ukraine due to suspension, although Antonio Rudiger is now ruled out with his own one-game ban.

Spain vs Germany Preview

After opening with a draw in Stuttgart in the reverse encounter followed by two successive wins, Luis Enrique’s team were in pole position at the group stage’s halfway point.

However, a single point from the subsequent two matches has left them up against it to qualify, largely thanks to a lack of cutting edge in attack.

Having fallen to a frustrating 1-0 defeat in Ukraine, Spain then missed two penalties before nicking a late equaliser to salvage the 1-1 draw with the Swiss.

In fact, they have now scored more than once in just one of their last seven matches in all competitions, hardly ideal preparation for a must-win match against Die Mannschaft.

Spain vs Germany Tips and Predictions

Considering Germany have only let in five goals in their last five matches against this opposition, even money (2.00) seems generous on them keeping things tight and ensuring under 2.5 goals for the sixth meeting in a row as they look to merely avoid defeat.

All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The visitors are in danger of relegation from the top tier of the Nations League and our tipster is expecting defensive tactics for this clash

France will be looking to cap off the Nations League group stage in style when they host Sweden on Tuesday night.

It has been an impressive campaign for the world champions with four wins and a draw confirming their place in the finals next October at the expense of Euro 2016 winners Portugal.

Sweden, meanwhile, are languishing at the bottom of Group A3 with only three points to their name after beating Croatia last time out and are in serious danger of relegation to League B.

France vs Sweden Latest Odds

France won the reverse fixture 1-0 back in September and bet365 make them 8/15 (1.53) favourites to pick up another three points at Stade de France.

Sweden beat Les Bleus 2-1 when the sides met in World Cup qualifying three years ago but are out at 6/1 (7.0) to cause a shock in this one.

A draw could be enough for the visitors to avoid relegation if Croatia lose to Portugal in the other group game and a stalemate is priced at 14/5 (3.80).

France vs Sweden Team News

Didier Deschamps may opt to play a rotated line-up with nothing on the line, meaning there could be starts for the likes of Olivier Giroud, Marcus Thuram and Clement Lenglet.

Albin Ekdal is suspended for Sweden but otherwise Peter Wettergren is likely to play a similar XI to the one that beat Croatia at the weekend.

France vs Sweden Preview

Although France are already assured of their place in the finals, they will no doubt want to end the group stage on a high note against a struggling Sweden side.

That being said, it is unlikely to be much of a goal-fest considering half of Les Bleus’ eight strikes in the Nations League came in the 4-2 win over Croatia, as did two of the three goals they have conceded.

Although Sweden have certainly struggled at both ends of the pitch, scoring just three times whilst shipping nine, they may employ more defensive tactics to attempt to grind out what could be a valuable point against the world champions.

France vs Sweden Tips and Predictions

With Sweden gunning to keep things tight and France having nothing to play for, bet365’s price of 2.050 on under 2.0, 2.5 goals on the Asian Goal Line looks the best value bet for this Nations League clash.

The bet will pay out in full if under two goals are scored whilst it will be a half-win if there are exactly two strikes.

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Both countries still have hopes of qualifying for the Nations League finals but their recent matches in the tournament have not seen much action

The most open group in League A of the UEFA Nations League comes to a culmination on Wednesday as Netherlands travel to Poland with both sides harbouring hopes of making the final four.

Currently it is Italy who lead Group A1, but if the Azzurri slip up in their final game against Bosnia-Herzegovina, a win for either the Netherlands or Poland could see them making the knockout stages of the competition.

Poland vs Netherlands Latest Odds

Tottenham forward Steven Bergwijn scored the only goal of the game when these sides met in September and the Netherlands are offered at evens (2.00) with bet365.

Poland, though, are unbeaten in their last nine home matches in all competitions and are priced at 13/5 (3.60), with the draw at 5/2 (3.50).

Poland vs Netherlands Team News

The hosts are without midfielder Jacek Goralski, who was sent off against Italy on Sunday evening.

Frank de Boer remains without his two first-choice centre-backs in Virgil van Dijk and Matthijs de Ligt, while goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is also missing.

Poland vs Netherlands Preview

The Dutch enjoyed a much-needed 3-1 win at the weekend, although in truth, Bosnia provided very little resistance.

Against better organised sides, De Boer’s men have struggled to break down the opposition and prior to Sunday’s result they have managed just two goals in five matches.

Poland, meanwhile, have kept clean sheets in seven of their last nine home matches and could once again frustrate the Dutch on Wednesday night.

In September, Jerzy Brzecek’s men were physical and stubborn opponents and the Netherlands will expect more of the same in a game where both sides are playing for a potential place in the final four.

Both of these teams have scored just five goals in five matches in the group stage and the statistics point to another low-scoring encounter. 

Poland vs Netherlands Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at evens (2.00) and is a selection that comfortably paid out in the previous meeting two months ago.

The Netherlands remain a side lacking in serious firepower, while Poland are well-drilled and that should lead to a dearth of goals. 

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly. 

Click Here: Manchester City soccer tracksuit