Month: December 2021

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Stephen Kenny's side have struggled so far in World Cup qualifying and could be in for another long night in their third game in Group A on Wednesday

Portugal welcome the Republic of Ireland to the Estadio do Algarve on Wednesday evening as Fernando Santos’ men aim to claim another win in World Cup qualifying Group A.

The winners of Euro 2016 have made a solid start to their quest to be at Qatar 2022, claiming two wins and a draw from their opening three games and face an Irish team who have lost their opening two encounters.

Portugal vs Republic of Ireland latest odds

The Portuguese boast an exceptional home record in World Cup qualifiers where they are unbeaten since 2008.

Portugal have recorded 13 wins and two draws in their last 15 home games in this competition and bet365 price another success at 1/5 (1.20).

The Republic of Ireland’s campaign has started in poor fashion, losing away to Serbia and at home to Luxembourg, and they are offered at 14/1 (15.00) with the draw at 5/1 (6.00).

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Portugal vs Republic of Ireland team news

Cristiano Ronaldo is in the squad and will be highly motivated to find the goal which will make him the highest scoring player in the history of men’s international football.

Joao Felix however is injured and the likes of Renato Sanches and William Carvalho have not been called up.

Meanwhile Ireland saw Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers pull out of the squad with an unspecified illness, with his place being taken by Bohemians’ James Talbot.

With experienced goalkeeper Darren Randolph left out of the squad there is no clear first-choice player to start in between the sticks.

Portugal vs Republic of Ireland preview

Since suffering the shame of losing at home to Luxembourg in March, Stephen Kenny’s men have recorded friendly draws with Qatar and Hungary, while beating Andorra.

It is an uninspiring sequence of results for the Irish and things are likely to get even worse for them on Wednesday evening.

The defence of their European crown this summer may have ended in disappointing fashion in the last 16, but at Euro 2020 Portugal scored at least twice in three of their four matches.

In World Cup qualifying Fernando Santos’ team have scored at least twice in their last two games and, with Cristiano Ronaldo more motivated than ever to get on the score sheet and Diogo Jota starting the Premier League season in style, there should be more goals for the hosts on Wednesday evening. 

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Portugal vs Republic of Ireland tips & predictions

Portugal to win and score over 2.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20) should be of interest while Ronaldo is priced at 9/4 (3.25) to open the scoring and at 13/5 (3.60) to score two or more. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Watertight at the back, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Three Lions to kick on from their Euro 2020 disappointment with a comfortable win over Rossi's men

England will be aiming to maintain their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualification when they travel to Budapest to take on Hungary on Thursday.

The Three Lions are two points clear of their hosts at the top of Group I, having won all three of their qualifiers so far.

Hungary vs England latest odds

Beaten on penalties by Italy in the final of Euro 2020 this summer, England are 2/5 (1.40) favourites with bet365 to bounce back by coming out on top at the Puskas Arena.

Marco Rossi’s Hungary have lost just one of their last 14 fixtures in all competitions and are available at 15/2 (8.50) to leapfrog their opponents into top spot by pulling off a big win here.

The last meeting between this duo here resulted in a 1-1 draw back in 1999, and you can get odds of 10/3 (4.33) on them cancelling each other out once again.

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Hungary vs England team news

Dominik Szoboszlai is back in action after missing Euro 2020 due to injury, although Adam Nagy is suspended, David Siger and Gergo Lovrencsics both injured, and Loic Nego ruled out due to Covid-19.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has withdrawn from the squad after suffering an injury in Everton’s win over Brighton, offering an opportunity for Patrick Bamford to make his international debut following a first call-up.

Hungary vs England preview

Despite the disappointing end result, Gareth Southgate will have been proud of his team’s performance in reaching their first major final since 1966 this summer.

That success was first of all built on a defence that did not let in a single goal until the semi-finals, conceding just twice in seven games all tournament.

In fact, they have now kept 17 clean sheets in their last 23 fixtures, letting in just seven goals in total across that period.

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This does not bode well for the Magyars, whose own rather defensive approach has seen them hit the net just once in their three previous matches on home turf.

Hungary vs England tips & predictions

All in all, odds of 21/20 (2.05) are surely not to be missed on England winning to nil for their seventh game in 10 when they take on a blunt Hungary outfit.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The last two meetings between these sides have been tight, low-scoring affairs and another similar encounter is on the cards on Thursday evening

Spain travel to the Friends Arena on Thursday night to face Sweden in Group B of 2022 World Cup qualifying.

Luis Enrique’s side currently sit top of the group courtesy of two wins and a draw from their opening three matches, yet the Swedes are a point behind having played a game fewer and victory for Janne Andersson’s men would see them overtake La Roja.

Sweden vs Spain latest odds

These two sides met in the group stage of Euro 2020 this summer, playing out a goalless encounter and they also met in qualifying for the tournament.

The two sides’ game in Sweden in 2019 saw Spain score in injury time to secure a 1-1 draw and another stalemate is priced at 5/2 (3.50) with bet365.

Sweden can be backed at 15/4 (4.75) with an away win for Spain offered at 3/4 (1.75). 

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Sweden vs Spain team news

The hosts are without defender Marcus Danielson who is suspended following his red card against Ukraine in the previous matchday.

Spain are without a number of players who featured at Euro 2020 with Pedri, Pau Torres and Mikel Oyarzabal all given time off following their exertions at the Olympics as well.

Sweden vs Spain preview

The goalless draw in Seville these sides played out in June saw Spain dominate possession but Sweden create good chances to score.

A difficulty in breaking down well-organised defences has long been a problem for La Roja and a lack of a clinical goalscorer has cost them plenty of matches over the years.

Luis Enrique’s men are likely to find Sweden deploying similar tactics to those used to great effect in their game at Euro 2020 and there is every reason to think that another low-scoring game is in store.

The hosts have kept two clean sheets in their two World Cup qualifiers so far and will be focused on frustrating Spain once more.

Sweden vs Spain Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals and both teams to score ‘no’ is offered at 11/10 (2.10) while a goalless first half looks appealing at 13/8 (2.62). 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Copa America champions have made a strong start to World Cup qualifying and should record their fourth win of the campaign in San Cristobal

Argentina travel to Venezuela on Thursday as Lionel Scaloni’s side look to continue their impressive form in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying tournament.

The Copa America champions currently sit second in the table having recorded three wins and three draws from their opening six matches and face a Venezuela team who are second bottom with four points from a possible 18. 

Venezuela vs Argentina latest odds

Despite their inferior pedigree, La Vinotinto have caused Argentina problems in recent meetings.

The Albiceleste won their most recent game 2-0 at this summer’s Copa America but, in 2019, Venezuela beat Argentina 3-1 in a friendly and in the previous World Cup qualifying tournament the sides played out two draws.

Another stalemate is offered at 3/1 (4.00) with bet365, a home win for Venezuela at 11/2 (6.50) and the visitors Argentina at 9/20 (1.45).

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Venezuela vs Argentina team news

Lionel Messi has been named in the squad, although having played just 24 minutes so far this season for new club PSG, whether he features or not in Venezuela remains to be seen.

Paulo Dybala has been recalled to the squad for the first time in two years, while his Serie A colleague Lautaro Martinez is also included.

The hosts are without centre-back Yordan Osorio with the Parma defender pulling out of the squad with an ankle injury.

Venezuela vs Argentina preview

Argentina have been in strong scoring form on the road in World Cup qualifying with Scaloni’s side having scored twice in all three of their away games.

They will be confident of scoring once again against one of the most defensively vulnerable teams in the continent.

Venezuela have kept just two clean sheets in their last 11 matches in all competitions and they remain one of the weakest CONMEBOL sides, having won just four of their last 29 World Cup qualifiers.

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While La Vinotinto have made life tough for Argentina in the past, the continental champions are on a 20-match unbeaten run and should be able to see off their inferior opponents.

Venezuela vs Argentina tips & predictions

Argentina to win and score over 1.5 goals looks to be an appealing angle for this game and is priced healthily at 10/11 (1.91). 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The five-time World Cup winners have been in strong defensive form and they should be able to keep another clean sheet in the Chilean capital

Brazil travel to Santiago to face Chile on Thursday with Tite’s side looking to continue their perfect start to CONMEBOL qualifying.

La Canarinha have won all six matches they have played and will be confident of recording another success against a Chile side they beat in this summer’s Copa America.

Chile vs Brazil latest odds

Brazil may have won the last two meetings between these sides, but their last encounter on Chilean soil saw the hosts triumph 2-0 and another success for Chile is priced at 3/1 (4.00) with bet365.

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Indeed, that victory for Chile in 2015 was the last defeat Brazil suffered in World Cup qualifying with their subsequent 23 games bringing 18 wins and five draws.

The visitors are offered at 19/20 (1.95) with the draw at 23/10 (3.30).

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Chile vs Brazil team news

The hosts are without Ben Brereton Diaz and Francisco Sierralta with both English-based players unable to travel due to coronavirus restrictions.

Brazil are also missing a number of players for the same reason with Alisson, Fabinho, Roberto Firmino, Ederson, Gabriel Jesus, Thiago Silva and Richarlison among those prevented from joining up with the squad.

Tite is though able to call upon the services of Real Madrid trio Casemiro, Eder Militao and Vinicius Junior. 

Chile vs Brazil preview

Brazil’s defensive solidity in World Cup qualifying over the last year has been extraordinary, with the side keeping five clean sheets in their opening six games.

At the Copa America they managed four shutouts in seven games including against Chile despite playing the second half with 10 men.

Backing the visitors to produce another strong defensive performance appeals against a La Roja team who have underwhelmed in qualifying so far.

Martin Lasarte’s men have managed just one win from their opening six games and look like being in for a difficult time against the competition leaders. 

Chile vs Brazil tips & predictions

Brazil are priced at 11/8 (2.38) to keep a clean sheet which looks like an appealing option given their excellent defensive record and their opponents’ less than impressive form. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>These two sides played out a 1-1 draw in Paris in March and there should be goals at both ends once again when they meet in Kyiv this weekend

The top two teams in Group D of UEFA World Cup qualifying meet on Saturday evening as France travel to Ukraine.

Didier Deschamps’ men are the current leaders but were held to a 1-1 draw by Bosnia on Wednesday night, and after being knocked out of Euro 2020 in the last 16 by Switzerland in June, the world champions are in need of a strong showing.

Ukraine for their part have drawn all four of their matches in the group, including their opener against France in March.

Ukraine vs France latest odds

The last game between the sides six months ago in Paris finished 1-1 and another stalemate is priced at 13/5 (3.60) with bet365.

Ukraine are priced at 5/1 (6.00) to claim their first win of the tournament while France can be backed at 8/13 (1.53) . 

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Ukraine vs France team news

Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is suspended for France following his red card against Bosnia on Wednesday evening.

The 22-year-old is normally deployed at centre-back with his club but was playing at right-back for his country, and his place is likely to be taken by Lyon full-back Leo Dubois.

Ukraine are likely to field a similar starting XI to the side that drew against Kazakhstan in midweek.

Ukraine vs France preview

Ukraine have been an unpredictable side in 2021 with Andriy Shevchenko’s men reaching the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 while also drawing with France in Paris, but then failing to beat Kazakhstan both home and away.

In World Cup qualifiers Ukraine boast a strong home record, losing just one of their last 12 games during which time they have recorded wins over France, Poland and Turkey, while drawing with England.

The hosts should be able to at least find the back of the net against a France side who have conceded in their last four matches, although the visitors remain clear favourites to claim a win. 

Ukraine vs France tips & predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 19/20 (1.95) and looks like a tempting option for the game, while France to concede but win can be backed at 3/1 (4.00) which offers excellent value. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Despite their extensive injury list, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Dragons to secure a narrow victory over Kondratiev’s men at Kazan's Central Stadium

Wales will be aiming to make up some ground in Group E when they travel to Kazan to take on Belarus for Sunday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Dragons are third in the group with three points from the opening two matches, although have two games in hand on top two Belgium and the Czech Republic.

Belarus vs Wales latest odds

Having come out on top in four of their five previous games against this opposition, Wales are 4/7 (1.57) favourites with bet365 to secure a valuable three points at the Central Stadium.

Georgi Kondratiev’s men have suffered an 8-0 defeat to Belgium and 1-0 defeat against the Czech Republic in their last two group games but Belarus are available at 11/2 (6.50) to bounce back with a victory here.

The visitors were held to a 0-0 draw with Finland in last week’s friendly clash, and you can get odds of 13/5 (3.60) on them playing out another stalemate in this one.

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Belarus vs Wales team news

With no new injuries or suspensions to deal with, the hosts are likely to stick with the same line-up that ran the Czech Republic so close last time out.

Adam Davies, Joe Rodon, Neco Williams, Aaron Ramsey, David Brooks, George Thomas and Kieffer Moore have all been forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury, while Harry Wilson is suspended following his red card in the Euro 2020 defeat against Denmark.

Belarus vs Wales preview

After suffering their heaviest ever defeat against Belgium, Belarus will have been pleased to put in a far more resolute performance in their narrow 1-0 defeat against the Czechs.

Fresh from that performance, they will back themselves to make life extremely difficult for a visiting team that are missing some key attacking players.

Having scored just three goals in their last five fixtures – failing to fire in any of the most recent three – Rob Page’s team do not arrive at the neutral Russian venue in particularly encouraging form in front of goal.

Belarus vs Wales predictions

Nevertheless, the quality of Gareth Bale and Daniel James should be enough to see the Welsh just about escape Kazan with a win, making odds of 2/1 (3.00) seem generous on them beating Belarus in a game featuring under 2.5 goals.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having turned on the style in the second half against Hungary, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Three Lions to make light work of Alvarez’s men at Wembley

England will be looking to extend their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualification when they welcome Andorra to Wembley on Sunday.

The Three Lions are already five points clear at the top of Group I, having won all four of their matches so far.

England vs Andorra latest odds

Having won all four of their previous encounters against this opposition, England are 1/200 (1.01) favourites with bet365 to come out on top once again.

Koldo Alvarez’s men pulled off just the fourth competitive victory in their history by overcoming San Marino 2-0 on Thursday but Andorra are 66/1 (67.00) outsiders to follow that up with a huge victory in London, or priced at 25/1 (26.00) to earn a highly creditable draw.

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England vs Andorra team news

Kyle Walker, Declan Rice, Raheem Sterling and Harry Kane are all likely to drop out of the team following the win over Hungary as they sit one yellow card away from suspension, with Patrick Bamford hoping to make his international debut in attack.

Marc Pujol and Jordi Alaez are both suspended after picking up bookings in the victory over San Marino, while Marc Vales will be on a high after scoring both goals in that victory.

England vs Andorra preview

Having scored just once in his first 71 international appearances, defender Vales is now his country’s joint-third record goalscorer after three goals in his last three games.

However, he is unlikely to have any chance of continuing that hot streak at Wembley, where the Tricolors will put everyone behind the ball and look to frustrate their opponents as much as possible.

Unfortunately, that is easier said than done against such a star-studded attacking team, as Hungary discovered in Budapest on Thursday.

After going in with the score tied at 0-0 at the break, Gareth Southgate’s team came out all guns blazing and promptly struck four times in an exciting attacking performance from the likes of Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling and Premier League record signing Jack Grealish.

England vs Andorra predictions

With so much talent to choose from up front, England are surely worth 5/6 (1.83) odds to beat Andorra by at least five clear goals for their third time in three meetings here.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts have a strong record on home soil while the visitors are on an impressive unbeaten run and there should be goals at both ends in Basel

Italy travel to Switzerland on Sunday evening in Group C of UEFA World Cup qualifying with the European champions aiming to continue their long unbeaten run.

Roberto Mancini’s men extended their streak without defeat to 35 matches on Thursday evening, drawing 1-1 with Bulgaria and have 10 points from their opening four games in the group.

The Swiss meanwhile have won both of their games in Group C and are generally highly competitive in meetings with their Alpine rivals.

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Switzerland vs Italy latest odds

The Azzurri’s 3-0 win over the Swiss at Euro 2020 was their biggest against their neighbours since 1967 with four of their five previous meetings ending in draws.

Another win for Mancini’s Italy is priced at evens (2.00) with bet365 while Switzerland are available at 14/5 (3.80) and the draw at 9/4 (3.25).

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Switzerland vs Italy team news

The hosts are missing their captain Granit Xhaka who is isolating after testing positive for coronavirus while Breel Embolo and Xherdan Shaqiri are also both out.

Italy are missing Torino forward Andrea Belotti who pulled out of the squad through injury with Ciro Immobile set to start up front for the European champions.

Switzerland vs Italy preview

The Swiss have not lost a qualifier on home soil since 2014 and remain tough opposition despite missing some important players.

The last time they failed to score in a competitive home game was four years ago, while Italy have netted in 33 of their last 35 matches.

The Azzurri had kept 11 consecutive clean sheets before their last-16 clash with Austria at Euro 2020 but have conceded in each of their last five matches and there could be value in opposing them keeping a clean sheet in Basel.

Switzerland had some impressive attacking performances at the European Championship, putting three goals past both France and Turkey and will feel they can at least get on the score sheet this weekend.

Switzerland vs Italy tips & predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 10/11 (1.91) and has paid out in seven of Switzerland’s last nine games and each of Italy’s previous five encounters.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both sides in extremely strong form there should be plenty of interest in opposing a high-scoring game when they meet again this weekend

The top two sides in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying meet on Sunday evening in Sao Paulo as Brazil host Argentina.

La Canarinha are currently top of the table with seven wins from seven, the most recent of which came on Thursday away to Chile, where Tite’s men recorded a 1-0 success.

Lionel Scaloni’s team meanwhile were 3-1 winners in Venezuela to stay six points behind their eternal rivals but another win this weekend for the Albiceleste would see them cut the gap to the leaders. 

Brazil vs Argentina latest odds

The most recent meeting between these two fiercest of international rivals came in the final of the Copa America less than two months ago, with Argentina triumphing 1-0 on Brazilian soil.

In World Cup qualifiers, however, Brazil are unbeaten in their last 24 matches and the hosts are offered at evens (2.00) with bet365 to claim a victory.

Argentina for their part can be backed at 23/10 (3.30) with the draw at 12/5 (3.40). 

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Brazil vs Argentina team news

Brazil remain without nine Premier League-based players who have not travelled because of coronavirus restrictions including Alisson Becker, Gabriel Jesus, Fred and Thiago Silva.

Argentina meanwhile are able to call upon the services of Lionel Messi who played the whole game in Venezuela despite only featuring for 24 minutes so far this season for new club Paris Saint-Germain. 

Brazil vs Argentina preview

The five-time World Cup winners come into the game on an exceptional run of form with their seven qualifying wins seeing them score 17 goals and concede just twice.

Indeed, in CONMEBOL qualifying Brazil have kept six consecutive clean sheets, conceding in just three of their last 17 matches in the competition making them an extremely formidable opponent even for the continent’s best teams.

Having won the most recent continental championship, Argentina are in theory South America’s best team, yet they will know Brazil will be out for revenge for that painful defeat in July.

Nevertheless, the large contingent of important players missing for Brazil will condition the game and, rather than backing the hosts, perhaps opposing a high-scoring encounter is the best way forward.

Brazil vs Argentina tips & predictions

Both teams to score ‘no’ at 3/4 (1.75) appeals while under 1.5 goals in the game is priced at 7/4 (2.75) and could offer some value having paid out in four of the last five meetings between the sides. 

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