Month: February 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both Southgate's men and the Dragons both looking more comfortable in defence than attack, Al Hain-Cole isn't expecting many goals at Wembley

Local bragging rights are up for grabs when England welcome Wales to Wembley for Thursday’s international friendly.

The Three Lions have not lost against their neighbours since the 1984 Home Championship, winning five out of five encounters since then.

England vs Wales Latest Odds

Having won each of their last seven fixtures on home turf, they are 3/10 (1.30) favourites with bet365 to come out on top once again here.

However, Ryan Giggs’ men come into this clash on the back of a four-match winning streak and can be backed at 8/1 (9.00) to get one over on their rivals in London.
 
The hosts were held to a 0-0 draw by Denmark in their last match, and there are odds of 9/2 (5.50) on them playing out another stalemate in this one.

England vs Wales Team News

Tammy Abraham, Jadon Sancho and Ben Chilwell have been ruled out after breaching COVID regulations, while Raheem Sterling is injured.

Hal Robson-Kanu, Gareth Bale, Joe Allen and Tom Lockyer are all missing for the visitors due to injuries.

England vs Wales Preview

Having scored goals for fun in last year’s qualification matches, Gareth Southgate’s team found the net just once in two frustrating fixtures against Iceland and Denmark during the last international break.

They could be in for another tough test when they take on the Dragons, who have conceded just three times in eight games and kept a clean sheet in each of the most recent four.

Nevertheless, England will at least be confident of keeping things tight themselves after going five matches in a row without conceding, particularly as their opponents have only struck 17 times across their last 17 games.

England vs Wales Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 23/20 (2.15) look generous on under 2.5 goals being scored for England’s third match in succession, as well as an eighth in eight for Wales.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the Green and White Army struggling for form in recent fixtures, Al Hain-Cole can't see them finding their way past Bajevic's men in Sarajevo

Bosnia and Northern Ireland will be hoping to move one step closer to Euro 2020 qualification when they meet at the Stadion Grbavica in Thursday’s play-off semi-final.

The winner of this one-off clash will go through to a final against either Slovakia or the Republic of Ireland and the opportunity to qualify for next summer’s rescheduled tournament.

Bosnia vs Northern Ireland Latest Odds

Having come out on top in both of their Nations League meetings in 2018, Dusan Bajevic’s men are 10/11 (1.91) favourites with bet365 to progress with another win.

The Green and White Army have won just one of their last seven matches in all competitions, and are 16/5 (4.20) outsiders to pull off a big win in Sarajevo.

A draw would see this clash go to extra-time and potentially penalties, and you can get odds of 23/10 (3.30) on them remaining deadlocked after 90 minutes.

Bosnia vs Northern Ireland Team News

Haris Duljevic will not take part after testing positive for COVID-19, while Milan Duric has been called up to replace the injured Elvir Koljic.

Johnny Evans and Tom Flanagan are both available again after missing September’s matches, although Matthew Kennedy has been ruled out due to injury.

Bosnia vs Northern Ireland Preview

New manager Ian Baraclough certainly has large shoes to fill in replacing Michael O’Neill, who was originally supposed to be in charge for these fixtures before the coronavirus crisis caused their postponement.

Although he made a creditable start in the 1-1 away draw in Romania, the former Under-21 coach then saw his side thrashed 5-1 at home to Norway – hardly ideal preparation for such a crucial game.

In fact, things were not all rosy towards the end under O’Neill, whose tenure ended in a 6-1 defeat in Germany and just one win in the final five matches.

Bosnia vs Northern Ireland Tips and Predictions

All things considered, those 10/11 (1.91) odds look like the sensible option on Bosnia proving too strong for a faltering Northern Ireland on home turf.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Red and White held Southgate's men to a goalless draw in the reverse encounter, and Al Hain-Cole is backing them to keep things tight once again

England will be looking to build on their impressive win over Belgium when they welcome Denmark to Wembley in Wednesday’s Nations League clash.

The Three Lions ran out 2-1 winners over the world’s number one ranked side, leapfrogging them into first place in Group A2 in the process.

England vs Denmark Latest Odds

Having won six and lost none of their last seven matches in all competitions, England are 4/6 (1.67) favourites with bet365 to maintain their strong form with another victory here.

However, Kasper Hjulmand’s team has lost just once in 19 fixtures and is available at 4/1 (5.00) to move level on points with the hosts by coming out on top in London.

The sides shared a 0-0 draw in last month’s reverse encounter, and you can get odds of 14/5 (3.80) on them cancelling each other out once again.

England vs Denmark Team News

Harry Kane is set to start after Gareth Southgate rejected Tottenham’s request to release him from the squad, but Ben Chilwell and Kieran Trippier have both withdrawn from the squad.

Andreas Skov Olsen has left the Denmark squad after being stretchered off with a back injury in Sunday’s 3-0 win over Iceland.

England vs Denmark Preview

Although spirits are high now thanks to the Belgium result, the mood was far more muted after last month’s narrow 1-0 win over Iceland and the subsequent 0-0 draw in Copenhagen.

That goalless stalemate was no fluke for the Red and White, who have kept eight clean sheets in their last 10 matches coming into this clash.

They are therefore likely to set up in similarly defensive fashion once again when they take on Southgate’s men, who have only conceded once in seven matches themselves.

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England vs Denmark Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 10/11 (1.91) are not to be missed on under 2.5 goals being scored once again between England and Denmark.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>After a pair of goalless draws, our tipster is backing the holders of the Nations League to get back to winning ways at the Estadio Jose Alvalade

Portugal look to cement their place at the top of Group Three of League A of the UEFA Nations League with a win over Sweden on Wednesday evening.

Fernando Santos’ men drew 0-0 in France at the weekend to stay in first position, although the result marked their second goalless draw of the international break after a stalemate in a friendly with neighbours Spain.

Sweden, meanwhile, are bottom of the group after three successive defeats but may be in good spirits after claiming a 2-1 friendly win over Russia last week.

Portugal vs Sweden Latest Odds

Portugal have not lost a competitive game on home soil since 2014, although they did lose 3-2 when Sweden visited in a friendly three years ago.

The hosts remain clear favourites to claim three points, priced at 9/20 (1.45) with bet365, with the visitors at 6/1 (7.00) and the draw at 16/5 (4.20).

Portugal vs Sweden Team News

The hosts are without goalkeeper Anthony Lopes and star forward Cristiano Ronaldo after they bothed tested positive for coronavirus.

Sweden defender Filip Helander has left the squad with an injury.

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Portugal vs Sweden Preview

This will be the fifth meeting between these two nations in the last seven years, with the most recent clash seeing Portugal win 2-0 last month thanks to a brace from Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Portuguese have a strong scoring record at home, understandably given the array of attacking talent they possess, while Sweden are yet to keep a clean in this edition of the Nations League.

Therefore, backing the hosts to score looks like an appealing prospect with Portugal netting at least twice in five of their last eight clashes against Sweden.

Portugal vs Sweden Tips And Predictions

Portugal to win and score over 1.5 goals is priced at 5/6 (1.83) and looks like a shrewd angle from which to approach backing a home win. 

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Both the Eagles and the Seagulls have been in fine goalscoring form this season and our tipster is backing Potter's men to continue their good run

Crystal Palace and Brighton will both be hoping to get their seasons back on track when they face off at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

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The Eagles began the campaign in fine fashion with wins over Southampton and Manchester United but have since faltered, losing their last two matches before the international break.

It has also been a particularly tough run for the Seagulls who have lost to Chelsea, Man United and Everton, but did ease past Newcastle 3-0 in September.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Latest Odds

Palace picked up six home wins last season – all against teams in the bottom half – and bet365 make them slight 13/8 (2.63) favourites to take the points on Sunday.

Brighton’s only win this season came on the road and they are 17/10 (2.70) to double their points tally with victory in London.

The sides played out a 1-1 draw in the corresponding fixture last term and a repeat result is offered at 23/10 (3.30).

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Team News

Patrick van Aanholt, Gary Cahill and James Tomkins are all injured for the hosts, but on-loan Michy Batshuayi is able to play after being ineligible against parent club Chelsea last time out.

Graham Potter is sweating on the fitness of Davy Propper, Tariq Lamptey and Alireza Jahanbakhsh, but Florin Andone and Christian Walton are out.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Preview

Only six Premier League teams managed fewer than 40 goals last season and these two were both amongst that group, but it has been a completely different tale this time around.

The three goals that Palace scored against Man United were more than they managed in a single fixture in all of the 2019-20 campaign, whilst Brighton’s impressive tally of eight goals this term is bettered by only six sides.

Given that Roy Hodgson’s side have shipped nine goals in their last three games, the Seagulls will have plenty of confidence that they can continue their good form in front of goal.

Crystal Palace vs Brighton Tips and Predictions

Brighton are yet to fully reap the rewards of their goalscoring prowess this season and they should be afforded plenty of chances against a struggling and depleted Palace defence.

With that in mind, the 13/8 (2.63) price on the Seagulls to score over 1.5 goals with bet365 offers significant odds-against value for this clash at Selhurst Park.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Foxes and the Villans are the top-scoring teams in the Premier League this season and our tipster is backing plenty of action at the King Power

Aston Villa are looking to maintain their 100 per cent record when they visit Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday evening.

The Villans have won all three of their games in the 2020-21 season with a 7-2 victory over champions Liverpool no doubt the highlight.

Leicester also have nine points but from four fixtures, and the Foxes will be determined to bounce back after a 3-0 home defeat by West Ham in their last game before the international break.

Leicester City vs Aston Villa Latest Odds

Leicester won 11 of their 19 home games in the Premier League last season and bet365 make them 5/6 (1.83) favourites to hand Villa their first defeat of this campaign.

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Villa’s 3-0 win at Fulham in September was just their second away victory in 2020 and they are priced as 31/10 (4.10) outsiders to move onto 12 points this season.

These two sides played out a 1-1 draw in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup in January and another stalemate can be backed at 14/5 (3.80).

Leicester City vs Aston Villa Team News

Wilfred Ndidi, Daniel Amartey and Ricardo Pereira are all definitely out for Leicester, whilst James Maddison, Dennis Praet and Filip Benkovic are unlikely to feature.

Dean Smith will be without Wesley for the trip to the King Power Stadium, with Kortney Hause, Bjorn Engels and Tom Heaton remain doubtful.

Leicester City vs Aston Villa Preview

Aston Villa’s start to the season has been nothing short of incredible, with three consecutive wins more than they managed in all of last term.

Their total of 12 strikes is already 30% of the goals they managed last season and that new-found potency should serve them well against a Leicester side that have conceded seven times in their last three.

Going forward the Foxes have had no such problems, though, also netting 12 times this term including five in a thrashing of Manchester City in September.

Leicester City vs Aston Villa Tips and Predictions

The glut of goals scored by both these sides should point to another entertaining fixture on Sunday evening and the 2.025 price on over 3.0 goals on the Asian goal line looks the way to go here.

This bet will pay out if more than three goals are scored whilst the stake will be returned should there be exactly three.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams in prolific form this season, Al Hain-Cole expects plenty of goalmouth action when Bale makes his Spurs debut against Moyes' men

Tottenham and West Ham will both be full of confidence when they meet at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in Sunday’s Premier League clash.

Spurs ran out handsome 6-1 winners over Manchester United in their last match before the international break, having put seven goals past Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League in their previous fixture.

Tottenham vs West Ham Latest Odds

Having won four of their last five fixtures against this opposition, Jose Mourinho’s side are 4/7 (1.57) favourites with bet365 to come out on top once again here.

However, David Moyes’ men pulled off impressive 4-0 and 3-0 wins over Wolves and Leicester City in their last two league matches, and can be backed at 19/4 (5.75) to collect maximum points once again.

The hosts were held to a 1-1 draw by Newcastle in their previous home game, and there are odds of 16/5 (4.20) on them being forced to settle for a single point once again.

Tottenham vs West Ham Team News

Gareth Bale could be set for his debut after joining full training over the international break, although Eric Dier, Japhet Tanganga, Giovani Lo Celso and Steven Bergwijn are all doubtful.

Ryan Fredericks and Arthur Masuaku both injury doubts but Issa Diop is available following his coronavirus self-isolation, and new signing Craig Dawson will provide further defensive options.

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Tottenham vs West Ham Preview

Mourinho’s team has been in prolific form since the frustrating 1-0 home defeat against Everton on opening day, scoring 25 times in just seven fixtures at an average of over three per game.

On the other hand, they are still awaiting a first clean sheet of the campaign and must now face a Hammers side also enjoying a rich streak – hitting the net 17 times in the last six matches.

Tottenham vs West Ham Tips and Predictions

With both teams missing defensive players and Bale set to make his debut, odds of 10/11 (1.91) look particularly generous on goals going in at each end and over 2.5 being scored on Sunday.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Bielsa's men have provided plenty of entertainment so far this campaign, and Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when Wolves visit Elland Road

Leeds United will be looking to maintain their strong start to the season when they welcome Wolverhampton Wanderers to Elland Road in Monday’s Premier League clash.

The Whites have taken seven points from the first available 12 since returning to the top flight, playing out a very credible 1-1 draw with Manchester City last time out.

Leeds vs Wolves latest odds

Unbeaten in 11 fixtures on home turf, they are 6/4 (2.50) favourites with bet365 to extend their run with an impressive victory.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men bounced back from a shock 4-0 defeat at West Ham with a 1-0 win over Fulham before the international break and are priced at 19/10 (2.90) to follow that up by coming out on top here.

None of the last eight encounters between this pair have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 9/4 (3.25) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Leeds vs Wolves team news

Marcal should be available once again following injury, leaving Jonny as the only absentee for the guests.

Jack Harrison is available once again after being ineligible to face parent club Manchester City, although Liam Cooper, Diego Llorente, and Pablo Hernandez are all doubtful, while Kiko Casilla, Adam Forshaw and Gaetano Berardi definitely ruled out.

Leeds vs Wolves preview

While Wolves’ form this season has been fairly inconsistent, you know exactly what you’re going to get with Marcelo Bielsa’s team.

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The newly-promoted outfit has provided plenty of entertainment so far with their exciting brand of football, scoring nine times while conceding eight in the opening four matches.

They will certainly back themselves to score past a Wolves defence that shipped four goals at West Ham in their last trip, although they may struggle to keep out the threat of Raul Jimenez and Co. at the other end.

Leeds vs Wolves predictions

All in all, odds of 4/5 (1.80) seem generous on both teams getting on target for Leeds’ fifth fixture in six this campaign.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Europa League holders visit London on matchday one of the Champions League and we are backing Julen Lopetegui's men to claim a positive result

Chelsea play their first match in this season’s Champions League on Tuesday evening when they welcome La Liga side Sevilla to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues come into the clash having conceded late on against Southampton to draw 3-3 on Saturday in the Premier League, and there continues to remain question marks about the team’s defensive solidity.

Sevilla for their part, suffered their first defeat in 26 matches at the weekend as they went down 1-0 at regional rivals Granada.

Chelsea vs Sevilla Latest Odds

The Blues have only lost one home group game in the Champions League in the last seven years and bet365 price them at evens (2.00) to record a win.

Sevilla’s last group stage trip to England saw them draw 2-2 at Liverpool in 2017 and another stalemate is available at 5/2 (3.50), with an away win at 11/4 (3.75).

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Chelsea vs Sevilla Team News

The hosts remain without the services of new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy who is still injured, so Lampard will have to decide whether to bring in Willy Caballero or stick with Kepa Arrizabalaga despite the Spaniard committing another error at the weekend.

Sevilla are without first-choice centre-back Jules Kounde after the Frenchman tested positive for coronavirus. 

Chelsea vs Sevilla Preview

The Blues’ defensive issues are well-documented and the side that conceded 54 Premier League goals last season have begun the current campaign by letting in nine goals in five matches.

Whilst Sevilla are not an overly prolific outfit, they have scored in 19 of their last 22 games in all competitions and should be able to net once more in west London.

Indeed, during their unbeaten run which ended at the weekend, they beat Manchester United, Inter Milan and Roma, while avoiding defeat against Barcelona (twice) and Bayern Munich in 90 minutes.

The visitors to Stamford Bridge on Tuesday night are one of the best-coached sides in Europe and they should have enough about them to claim at least a point in their opening game of Group E.

Chelsea vs Sevilla Tips and Predictions

Chelsea have failed to win five of their last six home matches in the Champions League and opposing a home win once more looks tempting.

Sevilla are offered at 43/50 (1.86) to win with a +0.5 Asian handicap a bet which pays out if they avoid defeat and is a selection well worthy of consideration.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The winners of the 2015 Champions League should be able to get off to a winning start but we think Serhiy Rebrov's side will keep the score down

Barcelona play their first Champions League match under new manager Ronald Koeman on Tuesday evening when they welcome Hungarian outfit Ferencvaros to Camp Nou.

The Blaugrana suffered their first defeat of the season on Saturday as they went 1-0 down to Getafe, but are overwhelming favourites to record a victory against the Hungarian champions.

Barcelona vs Ferencvaros Latest Odds

The Catalans have not lost a home group game in the Champions League for 11 years and Ferencvaros are priced at 25/1 (26.00) with bet365 to record what would be a huge shock.

Barca are offered at just 2/25 (1.08) with the draw available at 10/1 (11.00). 

Barcelona vs Ferencvaros Team News

The hosts remain without the services of Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and Jordi Alba, while Samuel Umtiti is closing in on a return but is not expected to feature. Miralem Pjanic is also a doubt with a back problem.

Ferencvaros have no injury concerns.

Barcelona vs Ferencvaros Preview

After two impressive wins in their opening two matches of the La Liga campaign, Barcelona’s performances have dropped in their subsequent two games.

There is no doubt that the five-time winners of the Champions League are a far superior team to their opponents, yet they have not quite been firing on all cylinders.

As well, Barca have at struggled to break down the lowest-ranked team from their Champions League group at Camp Nou in recent years.

APOEL Nicosia were beaten only 1-0 in 2014, while BATE Borisov were overcome 3-0 in 2015 and last season saw Slavia Prague claim a 0-0 draw.

Barcelona are likely to win on Tuesday night, but there should be a temptation to oppose them running riot, despite the lowly standing of their opponents.

Barcelona vs Ferencvaros Tips and Predictions

Barca to win and under 3.5 goals in the game is priced at 6/4 (2.50) which might appeal to bolder punters while a home win and under 4.5 goals in the game is available at 8/11 (1.73).

The latter selection has paid out in 15 of Barca’s last 19 home win in the competition and looks like a solid option. 

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