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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having suffered a disappointing defeat in their opener, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Oranje to secure a morale-boosting win over Kazakevics’ side

Netherlands will be determined to bounce back from defeat when they welcome Latvia to the Johan Cruyff Arena in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Oranje were beaten 4-2 by Turkey in their opening group game on Wednesday, extending a run that has produced just two wins in eight fixtures.

Netherlands vs Latvia Latest Odds

Nevertheless, they are overwhelming 1/40 (1.025) favourites with bet365 to put that result behind them by coming out on top in this one.

Dainis Kazakevics’ men suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at home to Montenegro in their first match and are hefty 28/1 (29.00) outsiders to pull off a shock victory and priced at 16/1 (17.00) to earn a point.

Netherlands vs Latvia team News

Tim Krul is likely to start in goal once again after stepping in following Jasper Cillessen’s injury in the warm-up prior to the Turkey game, while Stefan de Vrij is absent from the squad due to COVID-19.

Elvis Stuglis was forced to withdraw from the squad after also testing positive for COVID-19, with Eduards Tidenbergs brought in as his replacement.

Netherlands vs Latvia Preview

With Cillessen and de Vrij also missing from a defensive unit that is without the totemic presence of Virgil van Dijk, it is perhaps no surprise that Frank de Boer’s side struggled on their tricky trip to Turkey.

However, they are unlikely to have many problems in this game, against a visiting side that managed to score more than a single goal just once in their recent UEFA Nations League group containing Andorra, Malta and the Faroe Islands.

Indeed, Latvia found the net just three times in 10 matches in their most recent qualification campaign for the European Championship, finishing with a goal difference of -25.

Having conceded six without reply in their last visit to this stadium, it is hard to see the guests providing too much of a challenge for a Dutch side determined to return to winning ways.

Netherlands vs Latvia Tips and Predictions

In fact, odds of 5/6 (1.83) seem fairly generous on the Netherlands getting back on track by beating Latvia by at least four clear goals on Saturday.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>In strong spirits after their high-scoring start to World Cup qualification, Al Hain-Cole expects the hosts to join their guests on the scoresheet

The Czech Republic will be aiming to build on their impressive start to World Cup qualification when they welcome Belgium to the Sinobo Stadium on Saturday.

Jaroslav Silhavy’s men have taken an early lead in Group E after kicking off with an emphatic 6-2 victory away in Estonia on Wednesday, establishing themselves as a strong contender for qualification.

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Czech Republic vs Belgium Latest Odds

However, they are 17/4 (5.25) outsiders with bet365 to maintain the feelgood factor by coming out on top against the team that finished third at the last World Cup.

The Red Devils also made a winning start to their campaign by beating Wales 3-1 and are clear 3/5 (1.60) favourites to leapfrog their opponents with another victory.

Just one of the previous six encounters between this duo has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 3/1 (4.00) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Czech Republic vs Belgium Team News

Ondrej Kolar, Tomas Kalas and Alex Kral were all forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury, while late addition Vaclav Jemelka has also returned to his club after falling ill.

Orel Mangala was denied an international debut after being deemed unfit to play and sent home following his first call-up.

Czech Republic vs Belgium Preview

After failing to score in two successive away matches prior to the trip to Lublin, the Czechs will have been delighted to hit the back of the net six times in an emphatic display.

That result will certainly fill them with confidence back on home turf, where they have not failed to strike in any of the last 16 fixtures.

What’s more, Roberto Martinez’s team has not been looking particularly solid at the back recently, keeping just one clean in eight matches in all competitions.

Nevertheless, the guests can almost always be relied upon to get on the scoresheet themselves, doing so in 26 successive matches and averaging just over three goals per game over the course of that run.

Czech Republic vs Belgium Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 4/5 (1.80) are surely not to be missed on both teams getting on target for Belgium’s eighth game in nine and a seventh in 10 at home for the Czech Republic.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>This will be the fifth competitive clash between these two sides in the last six years and our tipster is backing the trend of goals to continue

Portugal continue their World Cup qualifying campaign on Saturday when they travel to Serbia in Group A.

Both these sides got off to winning starts on Wednesday evening, although neither were particularly convincing with the European champions sneaking past Azerbaijan 1-0 and the Serbs overcoming Ireland by a 3-2 scoreline.

Serbia vs Portugal Latest Odds

Fernando Santos’ side have won each of their last 10 World Cup qualifiers and also recorded victories in each of their two most recent visits to the Serbian capital.

Another success for the Iberian nation is priced at a potentially appealing 7/10 (1.70) with bet365.

The hosts, though, are unbeaten in their last five games in all competitions and are offered at 15/4 (4.75), with the draw available at 11/4 (3.75).

Serbia vs Portugal Team News

Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening against Azerbaijan, failing to score despite managing eight shots, but should get chance to make amends this weekend. Bruno Fernandes and Joao Felix will be hoping for a starting berth in Belgrade after both coming off the bench in midweek.

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For Serbia, Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic scored twice off the bench on Wednesday and should come into the starting eleven.

Serbia vs Portugal Preview

Serbia have been in strong scoring form on home soil in the last few years, with nine of their previous 12 competitive home matches seeing them net at least twice.

Indeed, Dragan Stojkovic’s team showed their attacking prowess in a 4-2 loss when they hosted Portugal in Euro 2020 qualifying two years ago, whilst the reverse fixture in Lisbon was an entertaining 1-1 draw.

These sides have met six times in the last 14 years, with both teams to score paying out in every encounter, and so opposing a clean sheet when they clash on Saturday should appeal.

Serbia vs Portugal Tips and Predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 4/5 (1.80) which is a price big enough for consideration, which combining this selection with over 2.5 goals sees the odds rise to 6/5 (2.20).

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Boys in Green were on the wrong end of an entertaining match in Serbia in midweek but our tipster is expecting them to revert to type on Saturday

Republic of Ireland have the perfect chance to kickstart their World Cup qualifying campaign when they welcome Luxembourg to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin on Saturday.

Stephen Kenny’s men lost their opening Group A match 3-2 to Serbia in midweek, a result which could prove pivotal in the race for second place behind likely winners Portugal.

Ireland vs Luxembourg Latest Odds

The hosts have not won any of their last 12 competitive fixtures but bet365 make them just 4/9 (1.44) to claim a victory for the first time since June 2019.

Luxembourg enjoyed a strong Nations League tournament last year with 10 points from a possible 18 but are out at 15/2 (8.50) to pick up three points in the Irish capital.

The Red Lions famously drew 0-0 at France during 2018 World Cup qualifying and it is 3/1 (4.0) that this fixture also ends level.

Ireland vs Luxembourg Team News

The likes of Robbie Brady, James McLean, Jeff Hendrick, James Collins and Shane Long will all be pushing to start after coming off the bench against Serbia, with the latter pair combining to score Ireland’s second.

Teenagers Eldin Dzogovic and Timothe Rupil could both make their competitive debuts for Luxembourg.

Ireland vs Luxembourg Preview

Whilst Ireland ultimately lost to Serbia on Wednesday evening, the fact they scored two goals will be a big relief for Kenny, who had previously seen his team net a grand total of once in the previous eight games under his tutelage.

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However, the second goal was very much the result of a Serbian defensive lapse and it could be a return to their usual ineffective selves in the final third when they host Luxembourg.

Luc Holtz’s men have only ever recorded a handful of competitive victories but they generally keep things tight, having conceded 16 times in eight Euro 2020 qualifying games and just five times in their recent Nations League group.

Ireland vs Luxembourg Tips and Predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at just 3/4 (1.75), such is bet365’s lack of faith in Ireland, and actually offers decent value for this World Cup qualifier in Dublin on Saturday night.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The 2018 World Cup winners are looking for their first win in qualifying for next year's tournament and our tipster is backing them to ease to victory

France travel to Kazakhstan on Sunday with Didier Deschamps’ side looking for their first win in 2022 World Cup qualifying group D.

Les Bleus were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Ukraine in their opening group game on Wednesday night, but will fancy their chances of getting back on track against one of the lowest ranked teams in Europe. 

Kazakhstan vs France Latest Odds

The hosts are clear outsiders, with bet365 pricing them at 16/1 (17.00) to record what would be one of the biggest upsets in recent memory.

France, meanwhile, are available at just 1/7 (1.14) with the draw at 7/1 (8.00).

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Kazakhstan vs France Team News

N’Golo Kante picked up an injury against Ukraine which has ruled him out of France’s two subsequent games during this international break.

Deschamps has suggested there will be changes in the side for this weekend’s clash after the disappointing result in their opening group game, with the likes of Paul Pogba, Ousmane Dembele and Anthony Martial all pushing for starting berths.

Kazakhstan vs France Preview

Whilst France created chances against Ukraine, they lacked not only a cutting threat but also some dynamism in the final third as well.

The addition of Dembele to the starting eleven could bring the spark of electricity that was lacking on Wednesday, while more will also be expected of Kylian Mbappe who was sub-par.

Their opponents on Sunday will be considerably less competitive than Ukraine, with Kazakhstan ranked 122nd in the world and having lost to Belarus, Albania and Lithuania in their most recent UEFA Nations League matches.

Les Bleus, then, should be able to rack up the goals and restore some confidence against a vastly inferior side.

Kazakhstan vs France Tips and Predictions

The hosts have conceded in both halves in three of their last four matches and backing France to win both halves at evens (2.00) looks like a tempting option.

Also worthy of consideration could be backing the visitors to net over 2.5 goals which is priced at 4/5 (1.80). 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The visitors enjoy an amazing unbeaten run in World Cup qualifying and our tipster is backing La Roja to record a low-scoring win in Tblisi on Sunday

Spain travel to the Dinamo Arena to face Georgia on Sunday with Luis Enrique’s men looking for their first win in World Cup qualifying Group B.

Despite dominating possession, La Roja were held to a 1-1 draw by Greece on Thursday evening, but the 2010 World Cup winners should be able to open their account this weekend against the Baltic nation.

Georgia vs Spain Latest Odds

The visitors are unbeaten in World Cup qualifying since 1993 and they are highly fancied to extend that extraordinary run on Sunday, with bet365 pricing Spain at just 4/25 (1.16).

Georgia are offered at 16/1 (17.00) to record a major upset, with the draw available at 11/2 (6.50).

Georgia vs Spain Team News

Captain Sergio Ramos was withdrawn at half time against Greece, but the Real Madrid defender should start once more this weekend.

With Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno nursing a slight knock, Alvaro Morata is likely to start up front again for La Roja, while debutant Bryan Gil’s impressive showing from the bench on the left-wing could see him rewarded with a starting berth.

Georgia are likely to go for a similar starting eleven that narrowly lost 1-0 to Sweden in midweek.

Georgia vs Spain Preview

The game against Greece underlined the problem that has been facing Spain for a number of years, namely the lack of a clinical edge in the final third.

On their day, Luis Enrique’s men can blow apart any side in the world as shown in their 6-0 demolition of Germany back in November, yet more often than not they struggle to break down highly defensive units.

We can readily expect the hosts on Sunday to play with at least 10 men behind the ball and Spain will have to use all their skill and energy to find a way through.

There seems little doubt that the visitors should be able to record a victory, but opposing them to run riot should appeal significantly.

Georgia vs Spain Tips and Predictions

Spain to win and under 3.5 goals in the game is offered at 4/5 (1.80) and looks like an excellent option.

This bet has paid out in nine of Spain’s last 14 away World Cup qualifiers, including their visit to Georgia in 2012 which saw them win 1-0. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts have been conceding plenty of goals and our tipster is backing the visitors to record another high-scoring win in the Romanian capital

Romania welcome Germany to the National Arena on Sunday evening with both sides aiming for their second win in World Cup qualifying Group J.

Joachim Low’s side secured a comfortable 3-0 success over Iceland on Thursday evening in Duisberg, while Romania scored late to claim a 3-2 home victory over North Macedonia.

Romania vs Germany Latest Odds

Germany have won each of their last 17 World Cup qualifiers and bet365 price them at 3/10 (1.30) to extend that hugely impressive run this weekend. 

The hosts, for their part, have been victorious in three of their last four games and can be backed at 9/1 (10.00) with the draw available at 4/1 (5.00).

Romania vs Germany Team News

Germany were without midfielder Jonas Hoffmann for the win over Iceland following his positive test for coronavirus while full-back Marcel Halstenburg was also unavailable having been deemed a close contact. Both will miss out again here.

For Romania, Ianis Hagi impressed with a goal off the bench against North Macedonia and will be hoping to push for a starting berth.

Romania vs Germany Preview

Germany made light work of Iceland in midweek and they will be confident of recording another success this weekend.

The 2014 World Cup winners meanwhile have plenty of firepower at their disposal and in the last two years they have scored three or more times on nine occasions.

Romania’s defensive record is far from impressive, with the side keeping just one clean sheet in their last 12 matches in all competitions and largely struggling to resist attacks.

Indeed, they have conceded four goals to Norway, three goals to Belarus and twice against North Macedonia in the last 12 months alone, and they could be in for a similar story against one of the most prolific sides in European football. 

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Romania vs Germany Tips and Predictions

The visitors can be backed at 9/10 (1.90) to score in both halves which looks like an excellent option, while there could be interest in backing them to net over 2.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20).

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Lewandowski absent, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Manchester City star to steal the headlines by maintaining his prolific form for the Three Lions

With Robert Lewandowski missing due to injury, Poland will have to look elsewhere for inspiration when they travel to Wembley to take on England in Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier.

The Bayern Munich star limped off after scoring his 65th and 66th international goals against Andorra at the weekend, leaving the Eagles without their captain and record goalscorer for the trip to London.

Arkadiusz Milik has gone seven games since bringing his international goal total to 15, but remains bet365’s 10/1 (11.00) favourite to open the scoring for Paulo Sousa’s men.

In decent form at club level after scoring four goals in seven starts since joining Marseille in January, the 27-year-old is available at 10/3 (4.33) to transfer that to the national stage by scoring anytime.

Krzysztof Piatek has struck eight times in 17 matches for the national team and is available at 4/1 (5.00) to step up in Lewandowski’s absence with a big goal here.

Kamil Jozwiak has found the in two of his last three appearances from midfield, although the Derby County man remains a lengthy 7/1 (8.00) outsider to strike here.

Although denied the chance to go toe-to-toe with Lewandowski, Harry Kane will still be looking to prove he belongs right up with the very best strikers in Europe.

The Tottenham man has scored seven times in his last eight appearances for club and country and is the 5/2 (3.50) favourite to break the deadlock for the second time in three days after grabbing the opener in Sunday’s win over Albania.

With 33 goals to his name in just 52 internationals, it is no surprise to see the skipper priced at just 4/6 (1.67) anytime odds against a defence that shipped three goals in Hungary in their last away trip.

However, those seeking better value will want to take a look at the 6/5 (2.20) anytime price available for Raheem Sterling, who has scored eight times in the last nine international matches.

Mason Mount has become a fixture in recent England sides and is also worth considering at 2/1 (3.00) after striking in three of the last seven matches.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>La Roja have not been at their best so far in World Cup qualifying and our tipster is backing a low-scoring affair against their lowly opponents

Spain welcome Kosovo to the Olympic Stadium in Seville on Wednesday evening with Luis Enrique’s men playing their third game in World Cup qualifying Group B.

La Roja have been extremely underwhelming in their opening two group matches, drawing 1-1 at home to Greece last week before needing an injury time strike to win 2-1 in Georgia on Sunday.

Spain vs Kosovo Latest Odds

The 2010 world champions have never lost a World Cup qualifier on home soil and they remain huge favourites on Wednesday, with bet365 offering a home win at 1/9 (1.11).

This is only Kosovo’s second World Cup qualifying campaign and the only point they have ever claimed in the competition came in the first of the 11 qualifiers they have contested.

The visitors are available at 22/1 (23.00) with the draw priced at 15/2 (8.50).

Spain vs Kosovo Team News

Having only played the first half of the opening game against Greece, Spain captain Sergio Ramos did not feature at all against Georgia and it remains to be seen whether the Real Madrid man is fully fit to start.

Dani Olmo could come back into the starting eleven after scoring the winner off the bench on Sunday, while Thiago Alcantara could also return to the team.

Kosovo have midfielder Bernard Berisha suspended following his red card in the 3-0 defeat to Sweden. 

Spain vs Kosovo Preview

La Roja have struggled badly in their opening two group games and manager Luis Enrique said after the win in Georgia: “If you are not on top of your game, then you will suffer.”

Realistically, however, Spain should encounter few problems against the lowest-ranked team in the group representing a nation with a population similar to that of the city of Barcelona.

A home victory is surely on the cards but the three-time European champions are unlikely to run riot, given we have seen some pretty lacklustre performances from them in this international break. 

Spain struggle to break down sides that sit back and defend resolutely, something the visitors will surely attempt and while the hosts will surely win there should be a temptation to oppose a high scoring game.

Spain vs Kosovo Tips and Predictions

Backing the visitors to win with under 3.5 goals in the game looks like an appealing option at evens (2.00).

Opposing a goal before 23 minutes at 5/6 (1.83) could also be of interest, with this selection paying out in both of Spain’s qualifiers so far. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Azzurri usually record comfortable, low-scoring victories and our tipster is backing that trend to continue in this World Cup qualifier in Vilnius

Italy will be hoping to continue their perfect start to 2022 World Cup qualifying with another three points when they head to Lithuania on Wednesday night.

Roberto Mancini’s men claimed back-to-back 2-0 victories over the last week, beating Northern Ireland and Bulgaria respectively to sit top of Group C.

Lithuania vs Italy Latest Odds

The visitors are chasing another 100 per cent record in qualifiers after achieving the feat en route to Euro 2020 and they are priced at just 1/7 (1.14) with bet365 to make it three wins from three in Vilnius.

Lithuania’s last victory in a World Cup qualifier came back in October 2016 when they beat Malta 2-0 and they are 14/1 (15.0) to record one the most stunning upsets in international football history by securing three points on Wednesday.

Two of the last three meetings between these nations have finished level, albeit the most recent fixture was back in September 2006, and another draw can be backed at 7/1 (8.0).

Lithuania vs Italy Team News

Freiburg attacker Vincenzo Grifo has not travelled due to Bundesliga Coronavirus restrictions, whilst Francesco Caputo, Domenico Berardi and Giorgio Chiellini are all unavailable.

The hosts will likely stick with the same team that lost 1-0 to Switzerland, with manager Valdas Urbonas deploying a 4-1-4-1 in St Gallen that could be replicated for this one.

Lithuania vs Italy Preview

Italy continued their trend of safe and unglamorous victories with a professional 2-0 victory in Bulgaria, and there is little reason to think they will fail to record a similar result on Wednesday.

Under the tutelage of Mancini, the Azzurri have scored more than three times in a game on only four separate occasions – and three of those were at home.

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Visiting sides tend not to run riot in Lithuania, with the Rinktine conceding 30 times in their last 19 combined World Cup and European Championship qualifiers, and they will also be buoyed by such a resolute defensive performance in Switzerland.

Lithuania vs Italy Tips and Predictions

There is little doubt that Italy have more than enough to claim three points in Vilnius and the best way to get them onside is by backing them to win and under 3.5 match goals at 21/20 (2.05) with bet365.

This would have paid out in 12 of the 16 competitive wins Mancini has overseen during his tenure in charge of Italy.

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