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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Recent meetings between the Gunners and Potter's men have been low-scoring affairs, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same at the Amex Stadium

Brighton and Arsenal will both be in confident spirits when they meet at the Amex Stadium for Saturday’s Premier League clash.

The Seagulls are level on points with second-placed Manchester City after an impressive start to the season, winning four and losing just one of their opening six league fixtures.

Brighton vs Arsenal latest odds

Having won two and lost just won of their four previous home games against this opposition, Brighton are available at 21/10 (3.10) with bet365 to extend that fine run by coming out on top here.

Mikel Arteta’s men are on a high after last weekend’s emphatic north London derby victory over Tottenham and Arsenal are now 11/8 (2.38) favourites to make it four successive league wins by claiming maximum points in this one.

The hosts grabbed a last-minute equaliser to draw 1-1 with rivals Crystal Palace last time out, and you can get odds of 9/4 (3.25) on them playing out another stalemate.

Brighton vs Arsenal team news

Yves Bissouma and Danny Welbeck will both face late fitness tests, while Adam Webster and Steve Alzate are definitely sidelined due to injury.

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Granit Xhaka has been ruled out for around three months after suffering knee ligament damage in the 3-1 win over Spurs last weekend.

Brighton vs Arsenal preview

After opening the season with three consecutive league defeats, the Gunners have turned things around with three wins from the following three games.

Having edged past Norwich and Burnley by narrow 1-0 scorelines, they delighted the fans by racing into a 3-0 lead within 34 minutes against Tottenham – more than doubling their goal tally for the entire league campaign in the process.

However, they are likely to find life more difficult against Graham Potter’s high-flying team, who have conceded just five goals in eight matches in all competitions this season.

With just 13 goals scored between them from their combined 12 opening league games, another tight match certainly seems likely between two teams that have been fairly evenly matched in recent meetings.

Brighton vs Arsenal tips & predictions

Indeed, odds of 4/5 (1.80) seem pretty generous on under 2.5 goals being scored for the fifth encounter in seven between Brighton and Arsenal.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the post-Messi era proving to be as painful as many imagined for the Catalans, Diego Simeone's side should be able to heap more misery on Barca

Barcelona travel to the Wanda Metropolitano to face Atletico Madrid in what is the biggest fixture of the season so far in La Liga.

The Blaugrana head to the Spanish capital on the verge of crisis, with under-pressure manager Ronald Koeman seeing his side lose both of their opening Champions League group games while currently sitting five points off top spot in La Liga. 

A win in Madrid would provide some mild relief although Koeman’s future remains in serious doubt.

Atletico for their part have also failed to provide a convincing start to the campaign, yet Los Rojiblancos’ knack of scoring late goals has consistently spared their blushes.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona latest odds

Barcelona have failed to win any of their last four competitive matches against Diego Simeone’s men and come into the game as clear outsiders, priced at 3/1 (4.00) with bet365.

Atletico recorded a 1-0 victory in this fixture last term and are offered at 10/11 (1.91) with the draw at 5/2 (3.50).

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona team news

The hosts are without Geoffrey Kondogbia who is suspended, while Kieran Trippier could be a doubt with an ankle problem.

The visitors remain without Ousmane Dembele, Sergio Aguero and Martin Braithwaite while Jordi Alba is doubtful with the thigh injury which has kept him out of action for the last two weeks. 

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona preview

Neither side come into this game in convincing form yet, while Barca have succumbed to disappointment in recent weeks, Atletico have generally managed to grind out results.

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Defensively Barca have looked particularly shaky with the Blaugrana keeping just two clean sheets in their eight competitive fixtures this term with the likes of struggling Granada and Getafe both scoring against them.

Indeed bottom-of-the-table Getafe managed more shots at Camp Nou than Barca in their 2-1 defeat there a couple of weeks ago, and sides have been able to create plenty of chances against Koeman’s men.

Atleti for their part have failed to score in three of their last five matches, yet their familiar forward line is much more impressive than that of their Catalan counterparts.

In midweek both Luis Suarez and Antoine Griezmann scored, the latter netting his first goal since his return to the Spanish capital and both men will be highly motivated against their former employers.

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona tips & predictions

Atletico’s deep and talented squad is fully united behind their legendary coach, quite the opposite of the fractious situation which Barcelona are currently enduring.

The price of 10/11 (1.91) for a home win is certainly worth consideration, while backing Atletico to come from behind to win at 8/1 (9.00) also appeals with this selection paying out in three of their last six matches. 

You can watch La Liga live on the go with your iPhone, iPad or Android device through your bet365 account. All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The 13-time European champions have lacked a cutting edge in their last couple of matches yet they should be able to overcome Los Pericos on Sunday

Real Madrid travel to Barcelona on Sunday to face Espanyol in La Liga with Carlo Ancelotti’s men aiming to bounce back from their midweek Champions League embarrassment.

Los Blancos were beaten 2-1 at home by Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history, a result which has stalled the positive momentum Madrid had built up at the start of the season.

Espanyol vs Real Madrid latest odds

Espanyol come into the game having won just one of their seven matches so far this season and bet365 offer the hosts at 4/1 (5.00) to record an upset this weekend.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, are offered at 4/6 (1.65) with the draw available at 3/1 (4.00).

Espanyol vs Real Madrid team news

The visitors are still without injured full-backs Dani Carvajal, Marcelo and Ferland Mendy while in attack Gareth Bale remains a long-term absentee.

The hosts are also without some important players as defender Fernando Calero is missing, along with midfielder Yangel Herrera and winger Javi Puado. 

Espanyol vs Real Madrid preview

Los Blancos are the top scoring side in La Liga with 21 goals in seven matches yet their last two competitive fixtures have seen them lack a clinical edge.

The defeat to Sheriff saw them create plenty of chances which they failed to take, and was preceded by a 0-0 draw at home to Villarreal, another game which saw Madrid fail to capitalise on their opportunities.

Espanyol for their part have scored just four times this term, only two sides have netted fewer, and the Catalans have also been guilty of spurning promising openings.

Ancelotti’s men have claimed wins in their last three away matches in all competitions but have not overly convinced, needing extremely late goals to win at Valencia and Inter, while claiming a hard-fought 1-0 win at Real Betis.

Sunday’s game should be another tight encounter and opposing a high-scoring clash should appeal. 

Espanyol vs Real Madrid tips & predictions

Real Madrid to win and under 3.5 goals in the game is priced at 8/5 (2.60), while Real Madrid to win to nil is priced at 2/1 (3.00). 

You can watch La Liga live on the go with your iPhone, iPad or Android device through your bet365 account. All you need is a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to qualify.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams in strong form at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects a tense and tight encounter between the Reds and Guardiola's men at Anfield

A heavyweight Premier League clash will take place at Anfield on Sunday, when Liverpool play host to Manchester City.

Having surrendered their title to this opposition last season, Jurgen Klopp’s men look determined to recapture their crown as they sit top of the table after six games.

Liverpool vs Manchester City latest odds

However, with just one point to their name from the last three meetings between the sides, Liverpool are 19/10 (2.90) outsiders with bet365 to make a strong statement in the title race by coming out on top against the champions.

Man City recorded an impressive 1-0 win away to Chelsea last weekend and are available at 11/8 (2.38) to underline their quality with another victory over fellow title challengers.

Just one of the last five league encounters between this pair has resulted in a draw, but there are odds of 5/2 (3.50) available on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Liverpool vs Manchester City team news

Trent Alexander-Arnold has been ruled out due to a groin injury, joining Thiago Alcantara and Harvey Elliott in the treatment room.

Ilkay Gundogan remains unavailable with the thigh injury he sustained against Southampton, while Oleksandr Zinchenko is a doubt.

Liverpool vs Manchester City preview

Having suffered a 4-1 thrashing here last season in a match that saw Jordan Henderson and Fabinho line up in the centre of defence due to injuries, the Reds will be determined to demonstrate their true quality this time out.

They will certainly expect more resilience in defence with Virgil van Dijk, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez all available once again and new signing Ibrahima Konate adding extra depth.

Indeed, they have let in just seven goals in nine matches so far this campaign and conceded only once in their last five league fixtures in their own backyard.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s team have kept five consecutive clean sheets in the league, albeit scoring only twice themselves in their three most recent Premier League outings.

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Liverpool vs Manchester City tips & predictions

With a much tighter encounter therefore looking likely, odds of 11/10 (2.10) look like solid value on under 2.5 goals being scored for Livepool’s 13th league home game in 16, as well as a fourth league game in a row for City.

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Italy vs Spain: Predictions, tips & betting odds

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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.

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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. 

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Belgium vs France: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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). 

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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

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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) . 

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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.

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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.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With everything to play for in the race for a play-off place, Al Hain-Cole expects a tight game between the Tartan Army and Ruttensteiner’s men

Scotland could take a major step towards the play-offs when they welcome Israel to Hampden Park for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Tartan Army are currently second in Group F, one point ahead of their visitors after six matches played.

Scotland vs Israel latest odds

Having lost just one of their last five games on home turf, Scotland are 9/10 (1.90) favourites with bet365 to establish a four-point cushion between themselves and third place by coming out on top here.

However, Willibald Ruttensteiner’s men are unbeaten in their last four fixtures against this opposition and Israel can be backed at 16/5 (4.20) to leapfrog them into the play-off spot with a victory in Glasgow.

Three of the last four encounters between this duo have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 23/10 (3.30) on them cancelling each other out once again in this one.

Scotland vs Israel team news

Grant Hanley is suspended after an accumulation of yellow cards, although Scott McTominay is back in contention after missing the last two qualifiers due to injury.

Hatem Elhamed is absent due to suspension for Israel, while Ariel Harush, Eitan Tibi, Orel Dganiand and Omer Atzili are all injured.

Scotland vs Israel preview

Having started this campaign with just one win from the opening four group games, Steve Clarke’s team put themselves in a strong position thanks to successive wins over Moldova and Austria.

However, they were certainly made to sweat for those six points, winning both by a narrow 1-0 margin and needing a penalty to score past the Austrians in Vienna.

In fact, they have only hit the net three times in their last six fixtures – a slightly worrying record as they prepare to take on a defence they have scored past just twice in the four most recent meetings over the last year.

With so much at stake, they will therefore aim to keep things tight and hope to shut down an Israel side that have failed to score in five out of the last 10 away fixtures.

Scotland vs Israel tips & predictions

All in all, odds of 3/4 (1.75) seem generous on no more than one team getting on target for Scotland’s seventh match in eight, as well as a third in four against Israel.

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