Month: January 2022

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking strong at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects a tight, evenly-matched opening clash between the Dragons and Petkovic's men

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Wales and Switzerland will be aiming to get their Euro 2020 campaigns off to a winning start when they meet in Baku on Saturday.

The Dragons have fond recent memories of this tournament, having enjoyed a heroic run to the semi-finals in France at Euro 2016.

Wales vs Switzerland Latest Odds

Having subsequently missed out on qualification for the last World Cup, they are available at 14/5 (3.80) with bet365 to make a triumphant return to the big stage with a win in Azerbaijan.

Vladimir Petkovic’s team comes into this tournament on the back of seven consecutive wins and is priced at 11/10 (2.10) to keep that streak going with another victory.

None of the five previous encounters between this duo have resulted in draws, but you can get odds of 21/10 (3.10) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Wales vs Switzerland Team News

Daniel James and Harry Wilson are likely to line up alongside star man Gareth Bale in a fluid attack, while Joe Allen will be hoping to start in midfield after being ruled out of the competition last summer due to injury before it was delayed by a year.

Admir Mehmedi, Breel Embolo  and Mario Gavranovic will compete for a place alongside Haris Seferovic up front, with Xherdan Shaqiri pulling the strings from attacking midfield.

Wales vs Switzerland Preview

Whoever lines up in attack for either side is likely to face a difficult job in breaking down stubborn opposition backlines.

Indeed, the Nati qualified for this tournament having conceded just six times in eight group games and have only let in four in their last six in all competitions.

This looks ominous for Rob Page’s men, who have hit the net only 10 times in 13 fixtures and failed to get on target in either of their two warm-up friendlies.

Nevertheless, they can at least rely upon a backline that has conceded 16 times in 21 matches – with nine of those goals arriving in three difficult games against England, Belgium and France.

Wales vs Switzerland Tips and Predictions

With the teams fairly evenly matched and both strong defensively, odds of 8/11 (1.73) look fair enough on either Wales or Switzerland failing to score in a tense game featuring under 2.5 goals.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>One of the pre-tournament favourites begin Euro 2020 in St Petersburg and Goal is backing Roberto Martinez's men to score at least twice on Saturday

The number one ranked team in the world begin their Euro 2020 campaign on Saturday evening as Belgium face Russia in Group B.

Roberto Martinez’s side are one of the favourites to win the tournament and will be confident of claiming a win against a team they comfortably beat twice in qualifying for the competition.

Belgium vs Russia Latest Odds

The Red Devils were 4-1 winners when they visited Russia in November 2019, while also recording a 3-1 win on home soil in March of that year.

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Another success for Belgium is priced at 4/6 (1.66) with bet365 while the Russians can be backed at 15/4 (4.75) and the draw at 3/1 (4.00).

Belgium vs Russia Team News

The Belgians are set to be without Kevin De Bruyne following the facial injury he picked up in the Champions League final and it remains to be seen whether Eden Hazard is fully fit to start after an injury-plagued season for Real Madrid, having been a substitute in both of Belgium’s warm-up friendlies.

Russia will have veteran forward Artem Dzyuba leading the line with the Zenit St Petersburg forward coming off the back off his best scoring season in the Russian Premier League. 

Belgium vs Russia Preview

Following their third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup, Belgium’s golden generation of players will be aiming to go at least one better and reach what would be only the nation’s second ever final at a major tournament.

Martinez’s team certainly have enough firepower to cause any side in the world problems, yet there could be question marks about their ageing back-line who have certainly lost some pace over the years.

Nevertheless, they boast one of the best goalkeepers on the planet n Thibaut Courtois and the Red Devils should be able to see off a Russia side they eased past twice in qualifying. 

Belgium vs Russia Tips and Predictions 

The Belgians are offered at 5/6 (1.83) to score over 1.5 goals which looks like a strong option, having paid out in five of the last six meetings between these nations.

Russia have conceded twice against Hungary, Sweden and Slovakia, three times against Turkey and five times against Serbia in recent months and look set to struggle against one of the best attacking teams in the world. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With this Euro 2020 clash taking place in Copenhagen, Goal is backing the Danes to hold firm on the way to three points in their opening Group B match

Denmark and Finland are both aiming to start Euro 2020 with a win when they face off at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on Saturday evening.

The pair face a tough ask to top Group B ahead of Belgium but will both fancy their chances of reaching the knockout stages by finishing second or as one of the best third-place teams.

Denmark vs Finland Latest Odds

Playing on home turf, Denmark are 4/9 (1.44) favourites with bet365 to open their campaign with three points against one of the rank outsiders in the competition.

Finland have lost four and drawn two of their last six games and it is no surprise to see them at 8/1 (9.0) to stun their Nordic rivals.

It was a draw when the sides last met in this stadium back in 2003 and another stalemate is available at 3/1 (4.0) with the online bookmaker.

Denmark vs Finland Team News

Kasper Hjulmand should be able to name his strongest team for this one, with the likes of Kasper Schmeichel, Simon Kjaer, Christian Eriksen and Martin Braithwaite amongst the big names expected to start.

Teemu Pukki played 30 minutes in Finland’s last friendly match, ending fears he may miss this game due to an ankle problem, whilst captain Tim Sparv should return after sitting out that defeat to Estonia.

Denmark vs Finland Preview

Denmark come into Euro 2020 as one of the dark horses and will have aspirations of justifying that tag with a strong run that begins on Saturday.

Hjulmand’s men have been in good form over the last nine months with victories over England and Sweden as well as a creditable draw with Germany last week, and should have more than enough to see off Finland.

Indeed, the Eagle-owls have lost their most recent three friendlies, including against Estonia at home on Friday, whilst draws against Ukraine and Bosnia-Herzegovina in March offer little encouragement.

Denmark vs Finland Tips and Predictions

Denmark have won four of their last five games without conceding, with only Germany managing to score, and another victory to nil is offered at Evens (2.0) by bet365.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Bet Builder allows users to put multiple selections from the same game into a single bet and Goal is backing the Three Lions captain to make his mark

England will be gunning to start Euro 2020 with a win when they play Croatia at Wembley Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semi-final.

Zlatko Dalic’s men won that clash 2-1 despite falling behind early, although the Three Lions did exact some revenge in November that year with a victory by the same scoreline in the Nations League.

bet365 make England 4/6 (1.67) favourites to take the points in the first Group D game of the tournament with Croatia out at 9/2 (5.50), and Goal’s tipster has used the Bet Builder tool to come up with a longshot 50/1 (51.0) bet for the game.

Bet Builder allows users to put multiple selections from the same game into a single bet and the 50/1 (51.0) consists of: Harry Kane to score and Kyle Walker & Sime Vrsaljko to be booked.

The form of Kane will be key if England are to realise their potential and win Euro 2020, with the national team captain having scored 34 times for his country in just 54 appearances.

His six goals at the 2018 World Cup meant he took home the Golden Boot and 33 strikes at club level for Tottenham this season will no doubt give him plenty of confidence heading into this tournament. 

As well, Kane will be on penalty duty and his thirst for goals means he certainly represents his country’s best chance of breaching Croatia’s defence.

In terms of bookings, Kyle Walker actually has a strong disciplinary record for Manchester City this season but has picked up eight yellows in 49 starts for England – including two at the 2018 World Cup.

The defender also holds the rare distinction of being just one of 16 Three Lions players who have been sent off in a competitive match – having seen red against Iceland last September.

Finally, Sime Vrsaljko endured a rough campaign for Atletico Madrid after injury ruled him out for the first three months and then he largely played second fiddle behind Kieran Trippier, but he still managed to pick up two bookings in just six starts.

His discipline for Croatia offers similar reading, having started 38 times for the 2018 World Cup runners-up and been yellow carded on nine occasions.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Amsterdam plays host to this Group C clash and Goal is backing plenty of action as both sides look to start Euro 2020 by taking all three points

Netherlands begin their Euro 2020 campaign on home soil on Sunday evening when they face Ukraine at the Johan Cruyff Arena.

Frank De Boer’s side are the favourites to top Group C but their opponents this weekend come into the tournament in strong form, having put together a six-match unbeaten run in 2021. 

Netherlands vs Ukraine Latest Odds

Ukraine have beaten Spain and Switzerland whilst drawn with France in competitive fixtures in the last nine months and Andriy Shevchenko’s side are priced at 5/1 (6.00) with bet365 to claim another high-profile scalp.

The Dutch for their part can be backed at 3/5 (1.60) to claim three points, while the draw is available at 13/5 (3.60).

Netherlands vs Ukraine Team News

Netherlands were dealt a major blow when first choice goalkeeper Jesper Cillessen tested positive for coronavirus last week, meaning Tim Krul and Maarten Stekelenburg will compete to start in his place, whilst Donny Van de Beek is out of the tournament with an injury. 

Ukraine will be captained by Manchester City midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko, who will keep things moving in the middle of the park alongside Atalanta’s Ruslan Malinovskyi.

Netherlands vs Ukraine Preview

The Dutch come into the tournament boasting an impressive scoring record, having scored at least twice in each of their last seven matches, with Memphis Depay responsible for five of the Netherlands’ last 12 goals. .

Qualifying for Euro 2020 proved to be no issue, with De Boer’s side picking up 19 points from a possible 24 whilst averaging three goals per game. 

Ukraine, for their part, also reached the tournament in impressive fashion – going unbeaten and finishing ahead of holders Portugal.

They have notched some impressive results against important sides in recent months and having edged Portugal in qualifying, they will certainly feel they can compete.

Netherlands vs Ukraine Tips and Predictions

Both teams to score should be of interest at 6/5 (2.20), while backing Ukraine with a +0.5 goal Asian handicap at 5/4 (2.25) could also appeal. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Despite losing both matches when these sides met in Euro 2020 qualifying, Goal is backing Angelovski's side to have some joy in the final third

Austria and North Macedonia will both be hoping to stake an early claim for a place in the Euro 2020 knockout stages when they meet in Bucharest in Group C.

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Netherlands are heavy favourites to qualify for the last 16 as winners but all three other nations in the group will have aspirations of joining them.

Austria vs North Macedonia Latest Odds

Austria won both clashes when these sides met in Euro 2020 qualifying and bet365 make them 13/20 (1.65) to open their campaign with three points and take a step towards the next stage of the competition.

However, North Macedonia claimed an incredible 2-1 win away at Germany in their last competitive outing and are 5/1 (6.0) to follow that up with another victory.

The draw is available at 13/5 (3.60) with the online bookmaker.

Austria vs North Macedonia Team News

Marko Arnautovic recovered from injury for Austria in their most recent friendly and should lead the line here, with new Real Madrid signing David Alaba set to start at left-back.

North Macedonia pair Milan Ristovski and Darko Churlinov will both be hoping to start after scoring off the bench in the 4-0 friendly win over Kazakhstan.

Austria vs North Macedonia Preview

Whilst North Macedonia’s stunning victory in Germany little over two months ago was certainly unexpected, the fact that they scored was somewhat less of a surprise.

Including that World Cup qualifier in March, Igor Angelovski’s men have now scored in 32 of their last 37 outings – striking against the likes of Spain and Italy as well as Germany.

In fact, they scored in both qualifying meetings between these nations and should be able to find the net once again considering Austria have managed only a single clean sheet in their most recent seven games.

Austria vs North Macedonia Tips and Predictions

North Macedonia to score is available at 4/5 (1.80) with bet365 and looks the way to go for this Euro 2020 Group C match in Romania.

Also worth considering is both teams to score at 6/5 (2.20), which offers good odds-against value as it has landed in eight of the last 11 competitive games that Angelovski’s side have played.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Just one goal separated the Tartan Army and Silhavy's men at Hampden Park recently, and Al Hain-Cole expects another tight clash at Euro 2020

Scotland will be hoping to celebrate their long-awaited return to major international competition with a win when they welcome the Czech Republic to Hampden Park in Monday’s Euro 2020 clash.

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The Tartan Army are taking part in their first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup, having qualified via a penalty shoot-out victory over Serbia in the play-offs.

Scotland vs Czech Republic Latest Odds

Having come out on top in both Nations League meetings against this opposition last year, they are on offer at 19/10 (2.90) with bet365 to give themselves a strong chance of qualification by taking the points in Glasgow.

Jaroslav Silhavy’s men finished runners-up to England in their qualification group for this competition and are priced at 13/8 (2.63) to silence the home supporters with a victory here.

Just one of the nine previous encounters between this duo has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 2/1 (3.00) available on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Scotland vs Czech Republic Team News

Young Rangers right-back Nathan Patterson will be hoping to start after impressing in the final warm-up match against Luxembourg, while Southampton striker Che Adams should start after switching international allegiances since the qualifiers.

Ondrej Kudela misses out due to the 10-game ban he received for racially abusing Rangers’ Glen Kamara in the Europe League, with Slavia Prague team mate Lukas Provod also absent after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament late on in the season.

Scotland vs Czech Republic Preview

After a difficult start saw four defeats and 13 goals conceded in his opening five matches in charge, Steve Clarke has lost just two of his subsequent 16 matches and ensured the defence have let in just 13 goals in that period.

He will be confident of keeping things tight once again against a Czech team that has failed to score in four of their last five away games, albeit conceding more than once in just one of those four.

Scotland vs Czech Republic Tips and Predictions

With tensions bound to be high at Hampden after a long absence from the biggest stage, odds of 10/11 (1.91) look like solid value on no more than one side scoring and under 2.5 goals going in a similarly tight game to Scotland’s 1-0 Nations League win here last October.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The three-time European champions kick-off their campaign on home soil and Goal is backing their Scandinavian opponents to make things challenging

Spain begin their Euro 2020 campaign on Monday evening at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville where they face Sweden in Group E.

Luis Enrique has seen his side’s build-up massively disrupted by positive coronavirus tests in the camp, while the general feeling in Spain is not overly optimistic about the team’s chances given La Roja’s inconsistent form over the last year.

Sweden’s preparations have also been impacted by coronavirus, yet the Scandinavians will be quietly confident of making the knockout stages of the tournament.

Spain vs Sweden Latest Odds

These two sides met in qualifying for the competition, with Spain winning 3-0 on home soil before scoring in injury time to claim a 1-1 draw in the most recent clash.

La Roja are priced at 4/9 (1.44) to get off to a winning start with bet365 while Sweden can be backed at 13/2 (7.50) and the draw at 10/3 (4.33).

Spain vs Sweden Team News

The 2008 and 2012 European champions are without captain Sergio Busquets after he tested positive for coronavirus but Aymeric Laporte is set to start his first competitive game for Spain after his fast-track nationalisation process.

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Sweden will be without Dejan Kulusevski and Mattias Svanberg, who have also both tested positive for coronavirus. 

Spain vs Sweden Preview

A tumultuous final preparatory week for Spain has seen them training individually and undergoing daily coronavirus testing, with Diego Llorente having tested positive last week and then negative a couple of days later.

They remain a talented group of players, but there are question marks over their ability to finish the chances they create – particularly against teams who sit deep.

Less than seven months ago La Roja thrashed Germany 6-0 in the UEFA Nations League but they are unlikely to be afforded the space they were by a ragged-looking German team.

Sweden come into the tournament in excellent form, having won the five matches they have contested in 2021 and keeping four clean sheets in the process, and they know if they can keep things tight then they have an excellent chance of progressing from the group. 

Spain vs Sweden Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 4/5 (1.80) and looks like a strong option for what is likely to be a closely contested game. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Low's men looking well short of their best recently, Al Hain-Cole is backing Deschamps' talented world champions to kick off with a big win

World champions France will begin their bid for Euro 2020 glory with a heavyweight clash against Germany in Munich on Tuesday.

Les Bleus come into this tournament as favourites after lifting the World Cup three years ago, as well as finishing runners-up at the last European Championship back in 2016.

France vs Germany Latest Odds

Having won three and lost none of their last five matches against this opposition, they are slight 17/10 (2.70) favourites with bet365 to lay down a significant marker by coming out on top at the Allianz Arena.

Joachim Low’s men endured a humiliating group stage elimination at the last World Cup but are available at 7/4 (2.75) to go some way to putting that behind them by pulling off a big win here.

The last two meetings between this duo on German soil have both resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 21/10 (3.10) on them cancelling each other out once again.

France vs Germany Team News

Karim Benzema should be fit to start despite coming off injured in the final warm-up game against Bulgaria, although Kurt Zouma will need to be assessed.

Jonas Hofmann is unlikely to feature as he recovers from a knee injury, while this match will also come too soon for Leon Goretzka as he struggles with a muscle issue.

France vs Germany Preview

Having recorded a memorable semi-final victory over this opposition on home turf at Euro 2016, Didier Deschamps’ men will be confident of asserting their superiority once again.

While they have gone from strength-to-strength since suffering a painful defeat against Portugal in the final of that competition, Die Mannschaft comes into this tournament with confidence at an uncharacteristically low ebb.

As well as their World Cup 2018 failure, the three-times Euros winners have since recorded just two victories from 10 UEFA Nations League fixtures – suffering a heavy 6-0 defeat to Spain in their final match last November.

France vs Germany Tips and Predictions

Having also come unstuck 2-1 at home to North Macedonia in their most recent World Cup qualifier back in March, it is hard to see the Germans handling a France side that has looked extremely dominant in recent years – with those 17/10 (2.70) odds on a French victory looking well worth backing.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Likely to be in high spirits after beating Denmark at the weekend, Goal is backing Kanerva's men to make their mark once again in St Petersburg

Finland can all but book their place in the last 16 of Euro 2020 when they travel to Krestovsky Stadium in St Petersburg to face Russia in Group B.

Markku Kanerva’s side claimed a famous victory over Denmark in their first ever match at the European Championship, although the game was overshadowed by Christian Eriksen needing emergency medical treatment after collapsing near the end of the first half.

Finland vs Russia Latest Odds

Despite that win, Betfair Sportsbook make Finland 5/1 (6.0) to claim another three points and essentially guarantee a spot in the next round of the tournament.

Russia lost 3-0 against Belgium in their opening game of Euro 2020 but remain 4/6 (1.66) favourites to get back on track here with victory on home turf.

A draw would probably be enough for Finland to qualify for the knockout stages and that is priced at 11/4 (3.75).

Finland vs Russia Team News

Teemu Pukki was taken off with 15 minutes left against Denmark after picking up a knock but should be fit for this one, meaning Kanerva can play the same XI as on Saturday if he chooses.

Yuri Zhirkov went off injured in the first half on Saturday and is set to miss out here, whilst Daler Kuzyayev also departed early after a clash of heads with Timothy Castagne.

Finland vs Russia Preview

Whilst Finland’s victory on Saturday will go down in history, the performance was far from spectacular against a very distracted Denmark side who also had a penalty saved.

Still, Joel Pohjanpalo’s goal after half-time will give them plenty of confidence that they can inflict further damage on a Russia team that is no doubt reeling after their heavy defeat against Belgium.

That loss marked six games in a row that Stanislav Cherchesov’s men have failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding 15 goals in that time.

Finland vs Russia Tips and Predictions

After making their mark against Denmark, Finland could be set for similar success and Betfair Sportsbook’s 5/6 (1.83) price of over 0.5 goals for Kanerva’s side offers strong value for this Euro 2020 Group B match.

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