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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having tightened things up at the back recently, Al Hain-Cole is backing Clarke's men to ensure a frustrating 90 minutes for the Orlovi in Belgrade

Scotland will be hoping to secure qualification for their first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup when they take on Serbia in Thursday’s Euro 2020 play-off final.

The Tartan Army edged past Israel on penalties in the semi-final in Glasgow and are unbeaten in eight matches coming into this clash.

Serbia vs Scotland Latest Odds

However, they remain 5/1 (6.00) outsiders with bet365 to qualify for their first European Championship since 1996 by coming out on top in Belgrade.

Ljubia Tumbakovic’s men also needed penalties to see off Norway in their semi-final tie but are 4/6 (1.67) favourites to get the job done within 90 minutes in this one.

Four of the hosts’ last six fixtures have resulted in draws and there are odds of 14/5 (3.80) available on this one heading into extra-time after another stalemate.

Serbia vs Scotland Team News

Milos Veljkovic has been banned from travelling by his club Werder Bremen due to COVID-19 concerns, while Filip Djuricic is out after testing positive.

Ryan Fraser and Grant Hanley have both been forced to withdraw from the squad after both picking up hamstring injuries.

Serbia vs Scotland Preview

After a less than convincing start to life in the dugout, Steve Clarke has started to show the qualities that earned him the national team job in the first place of late.

The former Kilmarnock boss has mainly focused on tightening up a backline that comes into this game on the back of three successive clean sheets – making up for a lack of firepower at the other end of the pitch.

With just two goals to their name in those last three fixtures, the guests are likely to dig deep and hope to keep things tight once again in a hugely significant match.

This tactic could well prove effective against the Orlovi, who have failed to hit the back of the net in either of their last two matches on home soil against Turkey and Hungary.

Serbia vs Scotland Tips and Predictions

Considering Serbia have only conceded once themselves in those last two home games, odds of 20/21 (1.95) look like solid value on no more than one side getting on target and under 2.5 goals being scored for Scotland’s fourth match in a row.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having tightened things up at the back recently, Al Hain-Cole is backing Clarke's men to ensure a frustrating 90 minutes for the Orlovi in Belgrade

Scotland will be hoping to secure qualification for their first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup when they take on Serbia in Thursday’s Euro 2020 play-off final.

The Tartan Army edged past Israel on penalties in the semi-final in Glasgow and are unbeaten in eight matches coming into this clash.

Serbia vs Scotland Latest Odds

However, they remain 5/1 (6.00) outsiders with bet365 to qualify for their first European Championship since 1996 by coming out on top in Belgrade.

Ljubia Tumbakovic’s men also needed penalties to see off Norway in their semi-final tie but are 4/6 (1.67) favourites to get the job done within 90 minutes in this one.

Four of the hosts’ last six fixtures have resulted in draws and there are odds of 14/5 (3.80) available on this one heading into extra-time after another stalemate.

Serbia vs Scotland Team News

Milos Veljkovic has been banned from travelling by his club Werder Bremen due to COVID-19 concerns, while Filip Djuricic is out after testing positive.

Ryan Fraser and Grant Hanley have both been forced to withdraw from the squad after both picking up hamstring injuries.

Serbia vs Scotland Preview

After a less than convincing start to life in the dugout, Steve Clarke has started to show the qualities that earned him the national team job in the first place of late.

The former Kilmarnock boss has mainly focused on tightening up a backline that comes into this game on the back of three successive clean sheets – making up for a lack of firepower at the other end of the pitch.

With just two goals to their name in those last three fixtures, the guests are likely to dig deep and hope to keep things tight once again in a hugely significant match.

This tactic could well prove effective against the Orlovi, who have failed to hit the back of the net in either of their last two matches on home soil against Turkey and Hungary.

Serbia vs Scotland Tips and Predictions

Considering Serbia have only conceded once themselves in those last two home games, odds of 20/21 (1.95) look like solid value on no more than one side getting on target and under 2.5 goals being scored for Scotland’s fourth match in a row.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Recent matches between this pair have been very tight, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same when the Three Lions take on Kenny's men at Wembley

Republic of Ireland will be hoping to get one over on their local rivals when they travel to Wembley to take on England in Thursday’s friendly clash.

Stephen Kenny’s men are at a low ebb coming into this match, having won just one of their last nine fixtures in all competitions.

England vs Ireland Latest Odds

Without a victory here since becoming the first visiting side to win on English soil back in 1949, they are available at 17/2 (9.50) with bet365 to pull off an upset by coming out on top.

The Three Lions fell to a surprise 1-0 home defeat against Denmark in their last match but are clear 1/3 (1.33) favourites to bounce back with a win in London.

Five of the last six encounters between this pair have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 15/4 (4.75) on them cancelling each other out once again in this one.

England vs Ireland Team News

Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Ward-Prowse and Joe Gomez have all pulled out of the squad due to injury while Marcus Rashford has stayed with his club in order to examine a shoulder complaint. Jude Bellingham could make his debut.

Enda Stevens has been ruled out due to a knee injury he picked up in Sheffield United’s defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, with Cyrus Christie called up as a replacement.

England vs Ireland Preview

While they have not necessarily been performing at the same level over the last few years, encounters between these neighbouring nations have always been closely-fought affairs.

Neither side has scored more than once in any of the last seven meetings, with six of those ending in a draw and the only victory going to the Boys in Green.

Although considerable outsiders to pull off another win, Ireland will back themselves to follow in Denmark’s footsteps by frustrating the hosts after conceding just four times in their last six matches.

Indeed, Gareth Southgate’s team has found cutting edge hard to come by in recent fixtures, hitting the net just five times in their last five outings.

England vs Ireland Tips and Predictions

All in all, even money (2.00) seems generous on a determined Ireland keeping things tight and ensuring under 2.5 goals for their eighth successive game against England.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Recent matches between this pair have been very tight, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same when the Three Lions take on Kenny's men at Wembley

Republic of Ireland will be hoping to get one over on their local rivals when they travel to Wembley to take on England in Thursday’s friendly clash.

Stephen Kenny’s men are at a low ebb coming into this match, having won just one of their last nine fixtures in all competitions.

England vs Ireland Latest Odds

Without a victory here since becoming the first visiting side to win on English soil back in 1949, they are available at 17/2 (9.50) with bet365 to pull off an upset by coming out on top.

The Three Lions fell to a surprise 1-0 home defeat against Denmark in their last match but are clear 1/3 (1.33) favourites to bounce back with a win in London.

Five of the last six encounters between this pair have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 15/4 (4.75) on them cancelling each other out once again in this one.

England vs Ireland Team News

Trent Alexander-Arnold, James Ward-Prowse and Joe Gomez have all pulled out of the squad due to injury while Marcus Rashford has stayed with his club in order to examine a shoulder complaint. Jude Bellingham could make his debut.

Enda Stevens has been ruled out due to a knee injury he picked up in Sheffield United’s defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, with Cyrus Christie called up as a replacement.

England vs Ireland Preview

While they have not necessarily been performing at the same level over the last few years, encounters between these neighbouring nations have always been closely-fought affairs.

Neither side has scored more than once in any of the last seven meetings, with six of those ending in a draw and the only victory going to the Boys in Green.

Although considerable outsiders to pull off another win, Ireland will back themselves to follow in Denmark’s footsteps by frustrating the hosts after conceding just four times in their last six matches.

Indeed, Gareth Southgate’s team has found cutting edge hard to come by in recent fixtures, hitting the net just five times in their last five outings.

England vs Ireland Tips and Predictions

All in all, even money (2.00) seems generous on a determined Ireland keeping things tight and ensuring under 2.5 goals for their eighth successive game against England.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Dragons have started slowly in their last few internationals and our tipster is expecting that run to continue against Berhalter's men on Thursday

Wales will be hoping for a confidence booster ahead of their Nations League fixtures when they host USA on Thursday evening.

The Dragons face the Republic of Ireland and Finland in quick succession next week, and so the visit of Gregg Berhalter’s men will provide the perfect preparation for those matches.

Wales vs USA Latest Odds

Wales have won seven of their last 11 matches dating back to September 2019 and bet365 make them 7/5 (2.40) favourites to extend that run.

This will be USA’s first match since February and they are priced at 21/10 (3.10) to emerge victorious at the Liberty Stadium on Thursday.

Only one of the visitors’ last 15 matches have finished in a draw and another stalemate can be backed at 21/10 (3.10).

Wales vs USA Team News

Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are unavailable for this friendly match although the on-loan Tottenham man should be back for the Nations League clashes.

Berhalter could hand international debuts to as many as 10 players, with Dortmund forward Giovanni Reyna and Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards among those pushing to feature. Christian Pulisic has, however, returned to Chelsea due to injury.

Wales vs USA Preview

It is set to be a busy week for Wales with three games in eight days, and they will be hoping to get through this first fixture unscathed ahead of their Nations League clashes that could see them earn promotion.

With not a lot riding on the meeting with the USMNT, an already low-scoring Wales side that has managed just three goals in five games since the start of September are unlikely to offer much attacking threat, especially without Bale and Ramsey.

Chelsea star Pulisic would no doubt have been USA’s main attacking threat but his absence only further points to a potentially abject affair in Swansea.

Wales vs USA Tips and Predictions

The 3/5 (1.60) price on under 2.5 goals is not worth considering at such short odds, and instead there may be value in backing a goalless first-half at 6/4 (2.50) with bet365.

All three of Wales’ goals in their five games since September have come after the break and given that USA have not been together as a unit in nine months, it is likely that Berhalter’s men will also struggle in the opening 45 minutes.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Dragons have started slowly in their last few internationals and our tipster is expecting that run to continue against Berhalter's men on Thursday

Wales will be hoping for a confidence booster ahead of their Nations League fixtures when they host USA on Thursday evening.

The Dragons face the Republic of Ireland and Finland in quick succession next week, and so the visit of Gregg Berhalter’s men will provide the perfect preparation for those matches.

Wales vs USA Latest Odds

Wales have won seven of their last 11 matches dating back to September 2019 and bet365 make them 7/5 (2.40) favourites to extend that run.

This will be USA’s first match since February and they are priced at 21/10 (3.10) to emerge victorious at the Liberty Stadium on Thursday.

Only one of the visitors’ last 15 matches have finished in a draw and another stalemate can be backed at 21/10 (3.10).

Wales vs USA Team News

Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are unavailable for this friendly match although the on-loan Tottenham man should be back for the Nations League clashes.

Berhalter could hand international debuts to as many as 10 players, with Dortmund forward Giovanni Reyna and Bayern Munich defender Chris Richards among those pushing to feature. Christian Pulisic has, however, returned to Chelsea due to injury.

Wales vs USA Preview

It is set to be a busy week for Wales with three games in eight days, and they will be hoping to get through this first fixture unscathed ahead of their Nations League clashes that could see them earn promotion.

With not a lot riding on the meeting with the USMNT, an already low-scoring Wales side that has managed just three goals in five games since the start of September are unlikely to offer much attacking threat, especially without Bale and Ramsey.

Chelsea star Pulisic would no doubt have been USA’s main attacking threat but his absence only further points to a potentially abject affair in Swansea.

Wales vs USA Tips and Predictions

The 3/5 (1.60) price on under 2.5 goals is not worth considering at such short odds, and instead there may be value in backing a goalless first-half at 6/4 (2.50) with bet365.

All three of Wales’ goals in their five games since September have come after the break and given that USA have not been together as a unit in nine months, it is likely that Berhalter’s men will also struggle in the opening 45 minutes.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having proved too strong in the reverse encounter in Kiev, Al Hain-Cole is backing Die Mannschaft to ease past Shevchenko's men in Leipzig

Germany will be aiming to pull clear of Ukraine when the teams meet in Leipzig for Saturday’s Nations League clash.

Die Mannschaft are level on six points with their guests after four group games, having won once and drawn three so far.

Germany vs Ukraine Latest Odds

Having run out 2-1 winners in last month’s reverse encounter in Kiev, they are 1/3 (1.33) favourites with bet365 to move ahead by coming out on top once again.

Andriy Shevchenko’s men have lost four of their last five fixtures coming into this match but can be backed at 8/1 (9.00) to pull off a shock victory at the Red Bull Arena.

All four of the hosts’ previous home matches in this competition have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 4/1 (5.00) on them being held to yet another stalemate.

Germany vs Ukraine Team News

Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Jonas Hofmann is unlikely to feature after injuring his thigh in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over the Czech Republic, while Robin Gosens is also doubtful.

Six Dynamo Kiev players plus Yevhen Shakhov of AEK Athens are ruled out for the guests after testing positive for COVID-19, with Serhiy Sydorchuk also unavailable due to suspension.

Germany vs Ukraine Preview

While their only win in the last five matches was an impressive 1-0 home victory over Spain, Ukraine do not inspire much confidence of causing another upset here.

Wednesday’s 2-0 friendly defeat in Poland means they have now lost three successive matches on the road – conceding 13 goals and scoring just once.

Without a number of key players, it is hard to see them keeping at bay an opposition side that has lost just once in 18 matches in all competitions.

Indeed, Joachim Low’s team should have little trouble in adding to the visitors’ alarming defensive record considering they are averaging over three goals a game in their own backyard over the last six matches.

Germany vs Ukraine Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 4/5 (1.80) look well worth backing on Germany proving far too strong and winning by at least two clear goals against a Ukraine side that has not travelled well recently.

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having proved too strong in the reverse encounter in Kiev, Al Hain-Cole is backing Die Mannschaft to ease past Shevchenko's men in Leipzig

Germany will be aiming to pull clear of Ukraine when the teams meet in Leipzig for Saturday’s Nations League clash.

Die Mannschaft are level on six points with their guests after four group games, having won once and drawn three so far.

Germany vs Ukraine Latest Odds

Having run out 2-1 winners in last month’s reverse encounter in Kiev, they are 1/3 (1.33) favourites with bet365 to move ahead by coming out on top once again.

Andriy Shevchenko’s men have lost four of their last five fixtures coming into this match but can be backed at 8/1 (9.00) to pull off a shock victory at the Red Bull Arena.

All four of the hosts’ previous home matches in this competition have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 4/1 (5.00) on them being held to yet another stalemate.

Germany vs Ukraine Team News

Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Jonas Hofmann is unlikely to feature after injuring his thigh in Wednesday’s 1-0 win over the Czech Republic, while Robin Gosens is also doubtful.

Six Dynamo Kiev players plus Yevhen Shakhov of AEK Athens are ruled out for the guests after testing positive for COVID-19, with Serhiy Sydorchuk also unavailable due to suspension.

Germany vs Ukraine Preview

While their only win in the last five matches was an impressive 1-0 home victory over Spain, Ukraine do not inspire much confidence of causing another upset here.

Wednesday’s 2-0 friendly defeat in Poland means they have now lost three successive matches on the road – conceding 13 goals and scoring just once.

Without a number of key players, it is hard to see them keeping at bay an opposition side that has lost just once in 18 matches in all competitions.

Indeed, Joachim Low’s team should have little trouble in adding to the visitors’ alarming defensive record considering they are averaging over three goals a game in their own backyard over the last six matches.

Germany vs Ukraine Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 4/5 (1.80) look well worth backing on Germany proving far too strong and winning by at least two clear goals against a Ukraine side that has not travelled well recently.

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

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

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

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

Portugal vs France Latest Odds

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

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

Portugal vs France Team News

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

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

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

Portugal vs France Preview

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

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

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

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

Portugal vs France Tips and Predictions

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

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

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

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

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

Portugal vs France Latest Odds

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

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

Portugal vs France Team News

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

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

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

Portugal vs France Preview

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

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

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

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

Portugal vs France Tips and Predictions

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

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