Month: December 2021

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Luis Enrique's men are missing some key players and are likely to struggle once again when they face the winners of Euro 2020 at San Siro

European champions Italy welcome Spain to Milan on Wednesday evening in the semi-final of the UEFA Nations League.

Roberto Mancini’s side are on a historic 38-match unbeaten run and are clear favourites to triumph against a La Roja team beset by injuries.

Luis Enrique’s men, however, will be out for revenge having been denied a place in the final of Euro 2020 on penalties at the hands of the Italians this summer. 

Italy vs Spain latest 0dds

The Azzurri’s last defeat came on September 10, 2018 when the side went down 1-0 to Portugal.

Since then they have recorded 28 wins and 10 draws (in 90 minutes) and bet365 offer Italy at 6/5 (2.20) to rack up another win without extra-time, while they can be backed at 4/6 (1.65) to qualify.

Spain, meanwhile, can be backed at 29/20 (2.45) to make it through to the final of the competition and are 11/4 (3.75) to win.

The draw is on offer at 21/10 (3.10).

Italy vs Spain team news

The hosts are without first-choice striker Ciro Immobile who has withdrawn from the squad due to injury.

The visitors, meanwhile, also have a number of high-profile absentees with strikers Alvaro Morata and Gerard Moreno both missing, while midfielder Pedri, who started every game at Euro 2020, is also out.

The man who was called up to replace Pedri, Celta Vigo’s Brais Mendez also had to withdraw through injury, meaning a call-up for Barcelona’s out-of-favour utility man Sergi Roberto.

Marcos Llorente and Dani Olmo are also missing through injury. 

Italy vs Spain preview

Matches between these two rivals tend to be close affairs and Italy’s semi-final triumph in July was no different.

Another similar encounter looks likely on Wednesday night although the hosts are rightly fancied to progress.

Immobile may be a key man out for Italy yet the rest of the side is pretty settled, in stark contrast to the Spain team which is constantly being chopped and changed by Luis Enrique.

Morata, Moreno, Llorente, Pedri and Olmo were all key members of the Euro 2020 squad with the latter two starting the semi-final against Italy, and Morata coming off the bench to score the side’s only goal. 

With La Roja unable to call upon the services of some of their most important players, and with the Azzurri remaining an extremely solid unit, backing Mancini’s men to record another win makes sense.

Italy vs Spain tips & predictions

The price of 6/5 (2.20) for an Italy win should appeal while under 2.5 goals in the match is offered at 8/13 (1.61) and has paid out in 11 of the last 14 meetings. 

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking fragile in defence, Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when Les Diables Rouges take on Deschamps' men in Turin

Belgium and France will go head-to-head for a place in the Nations League final when they meet in Turin on Thursday.

Roberto Martinez’s side have won all three of their World Cup qualifiers since getting knocked out of the Euro 2020 quarter-finals by eventual champions Italy, scoring nine goals and conceding three.

Belgium vs France latest odds

However, Belgium are slight 19/10 (2.90) outsiders with bet365 to make it four wins in a row by coming out on top over their neighbours.

In contrast, Didier Deschamps’ France have only won one of their last six fixtures in all competitions but are 6/4 (2.50) favourites to secure a big win at the Allianz Stadium.

Five of those last six matches have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 11/5 (3.20) on them taking this one into extra-time after yet another stalemate.

Belgium vs France team news

Thomas Vermaelen, Never Chadli, Jeremy Doku and Dries Mertens have all dropped out of the squad since Euro 2020.

N’Golo Kante is unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19, with Matteo Guendouzi in contention to make his senior debut in midfield after receiving his first call-up in two years.

Belgium vs France preview

Having thrown away a 3-1 lead to crash out of Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage against Switzerland, Les Bleus’ defence has become a real cause for concern.

Indeed, the world champions conceded six goals in their last three games at the Euros and have now kept just one clean sheet in six matches coming into this fixture.

That fragile backline is sure to be tested by Roberto Martinez’s side, which has not failed to score in their last 38 games in all competitions – averaging almost three goals per match over that period.

Nevertheless, the Belgians have their own question marks over a backline led by the 34-year-old Jan Vertonghen and a 32-year-old Toby Alderweireld who plays his club football in Qatar.

Belgium vs France tips & predictions

With Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and Antoine Griezmann likely to form an irresistible French forward line, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem generous on both defences struggling in a match that features goals at both ends.

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking fragile in defence, Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when Les Diables Rouges take on Deschamps' men in Turin

Belgium and France will go head-to-head for a place in the Nations League final when they meet in Turin on Thursday.

Roberto Martinez’s side have won all three of their World Cup qualifiers since getting knocked out of the Euro 2020 quarter-finals by eventual champions Italy, scoring nine goals and conceding three.

Belgium vs France latest odds

However, Belgium are slight 19/10 (2.90) outsiders with bet365 to make it four wins in a row by coming out on top over their neighbours.

In contrast, Didier Deschamps’ France have only won one of their last six fixtures in all competitions but are 6/4 (2.50) favourites to secure a big win at the Allianz Stadium.

Five of those last six matches have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 11/5 (3.20) on them taking this one into extra-time after yet another stalemate.

Belgium vs France team news

Thomas Vermaelen, Never Chadli, Jeremy Doku and Dries Mertens have all dropped out of the squad since Euro 2020.

N’Golo Kante is unavailable after testing positive for Covid-19, with Matteo Guendouzi in contention to make his senior debut in midfield after receiving his first call-up in two years.

Belgium vs France preview

Having thrown away a 3-1 lead to crash out of Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage against Switzerland, Les Bleus’ defence has become a real cause for concern.

Indeed, the world champions conceded six goals in their last three games at the Euros and have now kept just one clean sheet in six matches coming into this fixture.

That fragile backline is sure to be tested by Roberto Martinez’s side, which has not failed to score in their last 38 games in all competitions – averaging almost three goals per match over that period.

Nevertheless, the Belgians have their own question marks over a backline led by the 34-year-old Jan Vertonghen and a 32-year-old Toby Alderweireld who plays his club football in Qatar.

Belgium vs France tips & predictions

With Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema and Antoine Griezmann likely to form an irresistible French forward line, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem generous on both defences struggling in a match that features goals at both ends.

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The last few meetings between these South American neighbours have been low-scoring affairs and that run should continue when they meet this week

Copa America champions Argentina face Paraguay as the Albiceleste look to continue their strong run of form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

Lionel Scaloni’s men sit second in the table, unbeaten in their last 12 qualifiers, and take on a Paraguay side who remain in the hunt for a spot at the World Cup despite recording just two wins from nine games in the current qualifying tournament. 

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Paraguay vs Argentina latest odds

The most recent meeting between the sides came in June at the Copa America with Argentina triumphing by a 1-0 scoreline.

Another win for the two-time world champions can be backed at 4/7 (1.57) with bet365.

The last time the teams met on Paraguayan soil the game ended in a goalless draw in 2015 and another stalemate is on offer at 11/4 (3.75) with Paraguay clear outsiders at 5/1 (6.00). 

Paraguay vs Argentina team news

The hosts are without River Plate defender David Martinez and Brondby full-back Blas Riveros who have both pulled out of the squad.

The visitors for their part are missing Juventus forward Paulo Dybala who picked up a thigh injury in his side’s win over Sampdoria in Serie A.

Lionel Messi is included in the squad and expected to play a prominent part having started every match in the qualifying tournament so far. 

Paraguay vs Argentina preview

Last month saw Argentina claim convincing wins over Venezuela and Bolivia, the two bottom sides in the competition, although Paraguay should provide sterner opposition.

Eduardo Berizzo’s team have only lost at home to Brazil in the tournament and will be highly motivated against their more illustrious southern neighbours.

Paraguay have shown in recent years they are more than capable of frustrating Argentina and the record in this fixture over the last five meetings is extremely even: one win apiece and three draws.

While the visitors have more quality in their squad, they are likely to find it difficult to break down an organised side and backing another tight game looks appealing. 

Paraguay vs Argentina tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals has paid out the last five times these nations have faced each other and is offered again at 4/6 (1.65).

Combining this selection with both teams to score ‘no’ sees the odds rise to an appealing evens (2.00). 

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The last few meetings between these South American neighbours have been low-scoring affairs and that run should continue when they meet this week

Copa America champions Argentina face Paraguay as the Albiceleste look to continue their strong run of form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

Lionel Scaloni’s men sit second in the table, unbeaten in their last 12 qualifiers, and take on a Paraguay side who remain in the hunt for a spot at the World Cup despite recording just two wins from nine games in the current qualifying tournament. 

Paraguay vs Argentina latest odds

The most recent meeting between the sides came in June at the Copa America with Argentina triumphing by a 1-0 scoreline.

Another win for the two-time world champions can be backed at 4/7 (1.57) with bet365.

The last time the teams met on Paraguayan soil the game ended in a goalless draw in 2015 and another stalemate is on offer at 11/4 (3.75) with Paraguay clear outsiders at 5/1 (6.00). 

Paraguay vs Argentina team news

The hosts are without River Plate defender David Martinez and Brondby full-back Blas Riveros who have both pulled out of the squad.

The visitors for their part are missing Juventus forward Paulo Dybala who picked up a thigh injury in his side’s win over Sampdoria in Serie A.

Lionel Messi is included in the squad and expected to play a prominent part having started every match in the qualifying tournament so far. 

Paraguay vs Argentina preview

Last month saw Argentina claim convincing wins over Venezuela and Bolivia, the two bottom sides in the competition, although Paraguay should provide sterner opposition.

Eduardo Berizzo’s team have only lost at home to Brazil in the tournament and will be highly motivated against their more illustrious southern neighbours.

Paraguay have shown in recent years they are more than capable of frustrating Argentina and the record in this fixture over the last five meetings is extremely even: one win apiece and three draws.

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While the visitors have more quality in their squad, they are likely to find it difficult to break down an organised side and backing another tight game looks appealing. 

Paraguay vs Argentina tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals has paid out the last five times these nations have faced each other and is offered again at 4/6 (1.65).

Combining this selection with both teams to score ‘no’ sees the odds rise to an appealing evens (2.00). 

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>A one-sided affair is in prospect in Caracas where Brazil will be confident of extending their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying

Runaway leaders Brazil visit bottom team Venezuela for what is expected to be a one-sided contest in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

Tite’s men have a perfect record in the tournament, winning all eight of their matches, in stark contrast to the north-west neighbours who sit bottom of the table with four points from a possible 27. 

Venezuela vs Brazil latest odds

The most recent meeting between the sides came at the Copa America where the five-time world champions ran out 3-0 winners.

Another Brazil victory is priced at 3/10 (1.30)  with bet 365 while the draw is available at 17/4 (5.25) . Venezuela have never beaten Brazil in an official match with their only success coming in a 2008 friendly.

It would be a major shock if La Vinotinto could pull off a win, with a home triumph offered at 8/1 (9.00) .

Venezuela vs Brazil team news

The hosts are without some of their most important attacking players, with forwards Salomon Rondon and Josezf Martinez both missing from the squad, along with midfielder Yangel Herrera.

Brazil are without Neymar for this game through suspension, while Roberto Firmino and Richarlison are out injured.

Last month Brazil were without nine Premier League players because of travel restrictions but players based in England have now been allowed to travel. 

Venezuela vs Brazil preview

Brazil have been in stunning defensive form during this qualifying campaign, having conceded just twice in eight games and that superb record is likely to continue.

Indeed those two goals came in the same game during a 4-2 win in Peru, meaning La Canarinha have kept seven clean sheets in eight matches, recording shut-outs in each of their last six World Cup qualifiers.

Against the weakest side in the tournament, who are missing some of their most dangerous attacking players, there should be plenty of interest in backing Brazil to claim another clean sheet in Caracas.

Venezuela vs Brazil tips & predictions

The visitors are offered at 4/5 (1.80) to keep a clean sheet and if we combine this selection with an away win the odds rise to a healthy looking evens (2.00) . 

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>A one-sided affair is in prospect in Caracas where Brazil will be confident of extending their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying

Runaway leaders Brazil visit bottom team Venezuela for what is expected to be a one-sided contest in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

Tite’s men have a perfect record in the tournament, winning all eight of their matches, in stark contrast to the north-west neighbours who sit bottom of the table with four points from a possible 27. 

Venezuela vs Brazil latest odds

The most recent meeting between the sides came at the Copa America where the five-time world champions ran out 3-0 winners.

Another Brazil victory is priced at 3/10 (1.30)  with bet 365 while the draw is available at 17/4 (5.25) . Venezuela have never beaten Brazil in an official match with their only success coming in a 2008 friendly.

It would be a major shock if La Vinotinto could pull off a win, with a home triumph offered at 8/1 (9.00) .

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Venezuela vs Brazil team news

The hosts are without some of their most important attacking players, with forwards Salomon Rondon and Josezf Martinez both missing from the squad, along with midfielder Yangel Herrera.

Brazil are without Neymar for this game through suspension, while Roberto Firmino and Richarlison are out injured.

Last month Brazil were without nine Premier League players because of travel restrictions but players based in England have now been allowed to travel. 

Venezuela vs Brazil preview

Brazil have been in stunning defensive form during this qualifying campaign, having conceded just twice in eight games and that superb record is likely to continue.

Indeed those two goals came in the same game during a 4-2 win in Peru, meaning La Canarinha have kept seven clean sheets in eight matches, recording shut-outs in each of their last six World Cup qualifiers.

Against the weakest side in the tournament, who are missing some of their most dangerous attacking players, there should be plenty of interest in backing Brazil to claim another clean sheet in Caracas.

Venezuela vs Brazil tips & predictions

The visitors are offered at 4/5 (1.80) to keep a clean sheet and if we combine this selection with an away win the odds rise to a healthy looking evens (2.00) . 

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Under Hansi Flick, Germany have been scoring freely and that should continue against a side who have conceded plenty on the road recently

Germany will aim to take a decisive step towards Qatar 2022 when they host Romania on Friday evening in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group J.

Hansi Flick’s side are four points clear at the top of the group, and five points ahead of third-placed Romania, and another victory for the 2014 world champions would put them within touching distance of qualification.

Germany vs Romania latest odds

Germany won the most recent meeting between the sides in March by a 1-0 scoreline and are offered at 1/9 (1.11) with bet365 to claim another success.

Romania, meanwhile, are huge outsiders, priced at 18/1 (19.00) to record what would be a historic victory, with the draw available at 8/1 (9.00). 

Germany vs Romania team news

The hosts are without full-back Robin Gosens and midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, who are both out injured, while the task of replacing the now retired Toni Kroos continues.

Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka are likely to be the duo in the middle of the park selected by Hansi Flick.

The visitors are without midfielder Dragos Nedelcu, who is suspended. 

Germany vs Romania preview

The post-Joachim Low era has begun in entertaining fashion, with Germany scoring 12 goals without reply in their three matches under their new manager.

Those wins may have come against modest opponents in Liechtenstein, Armenia and Iceland but there is little doubt that the four-time world champions have plenty of firepower at their disposal.

Indeed, those 12 goals have been scored by eight different players, underlying the potential goal threats that Germany possess throughout their squad and they will be confident of claiming another win.

Romania may be on a run of three consecutive clean sheets but recent away games have seen the side concede three goals to North Macedonia, four goals to Norway and five goals to Spain.

Against one of the most dangerous attacks in Europe, Mirel Radoi’s team are likely to be in for another difficult evening. 

Germany vs Romania tips & predictions

In a one-sided market clearly favouring the hosts, backing Germany to win both halves at 10/11 (1.91) looks like the most intelligent way of backing Hansi Flick’s men. 

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Boys in Green have kept fans waiting for a breakthrough in recent matches, and Al Hain-Cole expects more late action against De Biasi's men

Republic of Ireland will be desperate for a morale-boosting victory when they travel to Baku to take on Azerbaijan for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Boys in Green are currently second from bottom in Group A, having lost three and won none of their opening five matches.

Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland latest odds

Without a victory in 13 competitive matches in all competitions, Ireland can be backed at 23/20 (2.15) with bet365 to finally have something to cheer about after coming out on top at the Olympic Stadium.

Gianni De Biasi’s men are bottom of the group with just one point to their name but Azerbaijan are on offer at 13/5 (3.60) to leapfrog their opponents by emerging victorious here.

The sides shared a 1-1 draw in the reverse encounter in Dublin, and you can get odds of 21/10 (3.10) on them cancelling each other out once again in this one.

Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland team news

Anton Krivotsyuk should return for the hosts at left-back after missing the 3-0 home defeat against Portugal due to suspension.

Alan Browne and Jayson Molumby are both suspended after an accumulation of yellow cards, while Ryan Manning has withdrawn from the squad due to injury and been replaced by Liam Scales.

Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland preview

Although they have secured only two points from the last three group games, Stephen Kenny’s team have provided plenty of drama during that spell.

Having led Portugal until the 89th minute before succumbing to two late Cristiano Ronaldo goals, they subsequently rescued a point against both Azerbaijan and Serbia with goals scored during the last five minutes.

In fact, each of their last five competitive fixtures has seen goals scored within the final five minutes of regulation time, meaning anyone tuning in on Saturday should be prepared to watch right up until the end.

Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland tips & predictions

In fact odds of 5/6 (1.83) offer decent value on a goal being scored after the 67th minute for Ireland’s sixth consecutive competitive game, as well as a third successive home match for Azerbaijan.

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Boys in Green have kept fans waiting for a breakthrough in recent matches, and Al Hain-Cole expects more late action against De Biasi's men

Republic of Ireland will be desperate for a morale-boosting victory when they travel to Baku to take on Azerbaijan for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Boys in Green are currently second from bottom in Group A, having lost three and won none of their opening five matches.

Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland latest odds

Without a victory in 13 competitive matches in all competitions, Ireland can be backed at 23/20 (2.15) with bet365 to finally have something to cheer about after coming out on top at the Olympic Stadium.

Gianni De Biasi’s men are bottom of the group with just one point to their name but Azerbaijan are on offer at 13/5 (3.60) to leapfrog their opponents by emerging victorious here.

The sides shared a 1-1 draw in the reverse encounter in Dublin, and you can get odds of 21/10 (3.10) on them cancelling each other out once again in this one.

Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland team news

Anton Krivotsyuk should return for the hosts at left-back after missing the 3-0 home defeat against Portugal due to suspension.

Alan Browne and Jayson Molumby are both suspended after an accumulation of yellow cards, while Ryan Manning has withdrawn from the squad due to injury and been replaced by Liam Scales.

Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland preview

Although they have secured only two points from the last three group games, Stephen Kenny’s team have provided plenty of drama during that spell.

Having led Portugal until the 89th minute before succumbing to two late Cristiano Ronaldo goals, they subsequently rescued a point against both Azerbaijan and Serbia with goals scored during the last five minutes.

In fact, each of their last five competitive fixtures has seen goals scored within the final five minutes of regulation time, meaning anyone tuning in on Saturday should be prepared to watch right up until the end.

Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland tips & predictions

In fact odds of 5/6 (1.83) offer decent value on a goal being scored after the 67th minute for Ireland’s sixth consecutive competitive game, as well as a third successive home match for Azerbaijan.

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

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