class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With much more match practice under their belts, Al Hain-Cole expects Die Alte Dame to provide Klopp's understrength side with a stern test in Tirol

Liverpool will be aiming to continue their pre-season preparations with a victory when they take on Hertha Berlin at the Tivoli Stadion in Tirol on Thursday.
 
The Reds got their summer off to a winning start in their first full friendly clash, beating Mainz 1-0 thanks to a late own goal.

Hertha Berlin vs Liverpool latest odds

They are 4/7 (1.57) favourites with bet365 to build on that performance with another victory over German opposition in Austria.
 
Pal Dardai’s men endured a disappointing Bundesliga campaign last season but can be backed at 7/2 (4.50) to restore some optimism by pulling off a morale-boosting victory over their illustrious opponents.
 
The Germans have drawn each of their last three pre-season friendlies, and you can get odds of 16/5 (4.20) on them playing out yet another stalemate in this one.

Hertha Berlin vs Liverpool team news

Virgil van Dijk is set to make an appearance after over nine months out with a knee injury, while Diogo Jota and Andy Robertson should get their first minutes of the pre-season after joining up with the squad recently.
 
Stevan Jovetic will be hoping to make his debut after signing on a free transfer this week, although Lucas Tousart, Matheus Cunha and Jordan Torunarigha are all away at the Olympic Games and Krzysztof Piatek remains injured.

Hertha Berlin vs Liverpool preview

While Van Dijk’s return would give the team a massive lift after a challenging season in his absence, Jurgen Klopp is still without key players Alisson, Fabinho, Jordan Henderson and Roberto Firmino.
 
With just one full 90 minutes under their belts so far, Klopp’s players will be using this match as an opportunity to gradually get back up to speed and offer minutes to a number of youngsters and fringe players.
 
In contrast, Die Alte Dame are several weeks ahead in their preparations, having played five matches already – scoring an impressive 30 goals against an array of lower league opponents.

Hertha Berlin vs Liverpool predictions

Considering their superior fitness levels and match sharpness, odds of 6/5 (2.20) seem generous on Hertha at least avoiding defeat against a Liverpool team still getting warmed up.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The invitees have provided plenty of goals at the Gold Cup, and Al Hain-Cole expects them to contest a high-scoring game against the Stars and Stripes

Qatar will be hoping to cause an upset when they take on USA in Thursday’s Gold Cup semi-final at the Q2 Stadium.

The invitees have enjoyed an impressive debut in CONCACAF’s premier competition, winning three of their four matches without defeat en route to the final four.

Qatar vs USA latest odds

However, Qatar are 10/3 (4.33) outsiders with bet365 to steal the headlines by knocking out the hosts with a shock win in Austin.

Gregg Berhalter’s USA team have won four games from four so far and are priced at 17/20 (1.85) to take their place in an eighth final in nine editions by coming out on top here.

None of the home team’s last 15 fixtures in this competition have resulted in draws, but there are odds of 12/5 (3.40) available on them being forced into extra-time after a deadlocked 90 minutes.

Qatar vs USA team news

The Maroons are likely to stick with the same line-up that defeated El Salvador 3-2 in the quarter-finals, with tournament top scorer Almoez Ali hoping to add to his four goals in the competition so far.

Matthew Hoppe should keep his place in the team up front after scoring his first senior international goal with the winner over Jamaica in the quarter-finals.

Qatar vs USA preview

Although it would certainly count as an upset, a Qatari victory would not be completely shocking given their impressive recent performances – lifting their first ever Asian Cup with a 3-1 victory over Japan in the final two years ago.

Felix Sanchez’s men have certainly offered plenty of entertainment at this tournament ever since their 3-3 draw with Panama in the opener, scoring an average of three goals per game in a string of eye-catching attacking displays.

While they will therefore back themselves to cause problems for an inexperienced Stars and Stripes team, their defensive lapses after going 3-0 up to El Salvador last time out should offer encouragement to the American attackers.

Qatar vs USA tips & predictions

All in all, odds of 19/20 (1.95) are well worth backing on both teams getting on target in an exciting semi-final in Texas.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With El Tri in watertight form at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects a low-scoring Gold Cup semi-final when they take on Herdman’s team in Texas

Canada will be aiming to reach their first Gold Cup final in 21 years when they take on Mexico in Thursday’s semi-final at the NRG Stadium in Houston.

The Canucks have only ever made it all the way to the final once in its current format, lifting the trophy by beating Colombia 2-0 back in 2000.

Mexico vs Canada latest odds

Having won nine of their last 10 matches in all competitions, Canada are available at 11/2 (6.50) with bet365 to end their long wait by pulling off a shock win over the current holders.

Gerardo Martino’s Mexico have won 13 and lost none of their last 16 meetings between the sides and are 11/20 (1.55) favourites to keep the defence of their title alive by coming out on top once again in Texas.

Just one of the last six encounters between this duo has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 11/4 (3.75) on them taking this one into extra-time after a stalemate here.

Mexico vs Canada team news

Jonathan Dos Santos will be hoping to keep his place ahead of Erick Gutierrez in midfield, having found the net after being offered his first start of the tournament in the 3-0 quarter-final win over Honduras.

Cyle Larin and Stephen Eustaquio are the men to watch for John Herdman’s team, having scored three goals apiece in the competition so far.

Mexico vs Canada preview

While they have been in excellent form so far, Larin and Eustaquio will be in for a stern test against El Tri, who are yet to concede a single goal in this competition.

Indeed, the 11-times champions have now kept seven consecutive clean sheets in all competitions, although are the lowest-scoring of the semi-finalists with just seven goals to their name in four matches.

Having seen Canada struggle to break down USA in their 1-0 defeat in the final group game, the Mexicans are likely to set up conservatively and look to shut out their opponents by dominating possession.

Mexico vs Canada tips & predictions

With this in mind, odds of 7/10 (1.70) look like strong value on under 2.5 goals being scored in a tight semi-final in Texas.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Solid at the back but lacking cutting edge in attack, Al Hain-Cole expects Team GB to contest a tight Olympic quarter-final against the Matildas

Great Britain and Australia will both be aiming to reach their first ever Olympic Games semi-final when they face off at the Kashima Soccer Stadium on Friday.

Hege’s Riise’s team secured first place in their group thanks to a late own goal to draw 1-1 with Canada in the final group-stage match, having already beaten Chile and Japan.

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Team GB vs Australia latest odds

Team GB are now 3/4 (1.75) favourites with bet365 to go one better than their only previous Olympics at London 2012 by progressing to the semi-finals with a win here.

Australia have reached the quarter-finals for their third successive Games but are 10/3 (4.33) outsiders to make it through to the next stage for the first time by coming out on top.

Both teams ended their group stage with a draw, and you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them forcing extra-time by playing out yet another stalemate in this one.

Team GB vs Australia team news

Steph Houghton, Keira Walsh, Kim Little, Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp and Ellen White are all expected to return after being rested against Canada, while Fran Kirby will be hoping to make a first appearance after following her recovery from injury.

Tony Gustavsson is likely to stick with the same line-up that secured the 0-0 draw with the USA, with Chelsea striker Sam Kerr the player to watch after scoring three of her team’s four goals so far.

Team GB vs Australia preview

After drawing a blank for the first time this tournament in the goalless draw with the Americans, Kerr will be in for another tough challenge against a Team GB defence that has conceded just once in three games so far – the best record in the competition.

However, Riise’s team will be rather concerned about their own lack of cutting edge after only scoring four goals in three solid yet unspectacular performances so far.

Indeed, this game could well follow a similar path to the Australians’ game against the USA, when they largely soaked up the pressure and looked to play on the counterattack.

Team GB vs Australia tips & predictions

With this in mind, odds of 4/5 (1.80) seem like solid value on under 2.5 goals being scored for Great Britain’s fourth match from four at this tournament.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>While the Pharaohs are likely to make life tough, Goal is backing Andre Jardine's team to prove too strong in their Olympic quarter-final in Saitama

Egypt will be aiming to pull off a shock win when they take on Brazil in Saturday’s Olympic Games quarter-final.

The Pharaohs have already upset the odds by progressing to the knockout stages ahead of Argentina, finishing in second place behind Spain in their group.

Brazil vs Egypt latest odds

Egypt are lengthy 13/2 (7.50) outsiders with bet365 to slay another South American giant by coming out on top at the Saitama Stadium 2002, or priced at 7/2 (4.50) to take the game into extra-time by grinding out a draw in normal time.

Looking to retain the gold medal they won on home territory in 2016, Andre Jardine’s men are 2/5 (1.40) favourites to remain on course for glory with a win here.

Brazil vs Egypt team news

Douglas Luiz is likely to come back into the line-up at the expense of Matheus Henrique, having served his one-match suspension for the red card he received in the 0-0 draw with Ivory Coast.

Ammar Hamdi will be hoping for a place in the starting line-up after coming off the bench to score the second goal in his side’s decisive 2-0 win over Australia in the final group game.

Brazil vs Egypt preview

Although clear underdogs, Shawky Gharieb’s players will back themselves to make things difficult for their illustrious opponents.

Indeed, the African side ran out 2-1 winners over this opposition in last year’s friendly clash, and come into this game with just one defeat to their name in 11 fixtures in all competitions.

Having conceded just a single goal in three group games against difficult opposition in Spain, Argentina and Australia, their five-man defence will take some shifting in Saitama.

Nevertheless, the Selecao’s array of creative and attacking talent – including five-goal top scorer Richarlison – should have enough quality to break down even the sternest of opposition backlines.

Brazil vs Egypt predictions

All in all, odds of 11/4 (3.75) could prove excellent value on Brazil edging past a difficult Egypt team by earning a tight win in a game that features under 2.5 goals on Saturday.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having proved a tough nut to crack at the Olympics so far, Al Hain-Cole expects Priestman's team to make life difficult for the Stars and Stripes

Canada will be out for revenge when they take on the USA in Monday’s Olympic Games semi-final at the Kashima Soccer Stadium.

The neighbours’ last meeting in a major tournament came at London 2012, when a controversial Alex Morgan goal decided the game 4-3 in the Stars and Stripes’ favour in the dying minutes of extra-time.

USA vs Canada latest odds

Having gone on to win a record fourth gold medal at that tournament, they are 13/20 (1.65) favourites with bet365 to remain on course for the top prize by coming out on top here.

Bev Priestman’s team have not beaten their rivals since a friendly victory in 2001 but they can be backed at 9/2 (5.50) to come out on top for the first time in 37 meetings in Japan.

Both previous encounters at the Olympics have ended in draws after normal time, and you can get odds of 13/5 (3.60) on them also taking this one into extra-time after another deadlocked 90 minutes.

USA vs Canada team news

Alyssa Naeher and Crystal Dunn are the only two players to have started all four matches so far, with Vlatko Andonovski using all 19 of his outfield players in the tournament.

Goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe was the hero after saving two penalties in the shootout victory over Brazil in the last round and should prove crucial in this clash.

USA vs Canada preview

Despite their poor record in previous encounters, the Canucks will see this as a great opportunity to finally get one over on their more successful neighbours.

Having shut out a Brazil team that was averaging three goals per game in the 0-0 quarter-final clash, they will back themselves to frustrate an American side that has looked uncharacteristically flawed at this summer’s games.

Indeed, the four-times champions failed to score in two of their group games – a shock 3-0 opening defeat to Sweden and a goalless stalemate with Australia – and struck just once in February’s meeting between the sides in the SheBelieves Cup.

USA vs Canada predictions

With just four goals to their name themselves, odds of 9/10 (1.90) offer solid value on Canada keeping things tight in their 10th match in 12 to feature under 2.5 goals. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having run out 4-2 winners in the group stage encounter, Al Hain-Cole is backing Gerhardsson’s side to prove too strong for the Matildas once again

Australia will be hoping to progress to their first ever Olympic Games final when they take on Sweden at the Nissan Stadium on Monday.

The Matildas are making their tournament debut in the semi-finals, having pulled off an epic 4-3 extra-time victory over Great Britain in the last round.

Australia vs Sweden latest odds

However, they are 17/4 (5.25) outsiders with bet365 to keep the run going by coming out on top against the reigning silver medallists.

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Peter Gerhardsson’s side ran out 4-2 winners against this opposition in the group stages and are priced at 8/13 (1.62) to take their place in a second successive final with another victory.

Two of the last four encounters between this duo have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 3/1 (4.00) on them taking this one into extra-time after another stalemate.

Australia vs Sweden team news

Sam Kerr is the player to watch for Tony Gustavsson’s team, having scored two of her five goals at this tournament in the 4-2 group stage defeat against this opposition.

Having been rested in the final group stage win over New Zealand, Stina Blackstenius returned to the line-up to find the net for the third match in three at this summer’s games  – with four goals to her name in total.

Australia vs Sweden preview

Although they ended up on the losing side, Australia certainly didn’t disgrace themselves in the group stage encounter against this opposition – coming from behind to lead 2-1 in the second half and missing a penalty at 3-2 before losing 4-2.

After holding reigning champions USA to a draw and overcoming a heavily fancied Team GB since that game, they will certainly not be short of confidence coming into this clash.

However, the Blue and Yellow has been arguably the most impressive team at this tournament so far, winning four games from four and demonstrating an unerring ability to overcome any opposition.

Australia vs Sweden predictions

Clearly determined to go one better than the silver medal they picked up at Brazil 2016, the Swedes look like good value at 12/5 (3.40) to emerge victorious in a game that features goals at both ends.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the Gunners in prolific form but leaking goals at the back, Goal expects another high-scoring friendly with Thomas Tuchel's men

Arsenal and Chelsea will continue their preparations for the Premier League season when they go head-to-head at Emirates Stadium in Sunday’s Mind Series clash.

The Gunners lost 2-1 to Hibs and drew 2-2 with Rangers in their first two friendly matches of the summer, although they have since beaten both Millwall and Watford 4-1 in behind-closed-doors games.

Arsenal vs Chelsea latest odds

Having come out on top in each of their last three matches against this opposition, they are available at 8/5 (2.60) to record a morale-boosting win here.
 
Thomas Tuchel’s men have thrashed Peterborough 6-1 in a behind-closed-doors match before beating Bournemouth 2-1 in their first official pre-season friendly clash and are priced at 11/8 (2.38) to come out on top against their London rivals.
 
Just one of the last eight encounters between this pair has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 12/5 (3.40) on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Arsenal vs Chelsea team news

Ben White will be hoping for a runout after joining from Brighton on Friday, while fellow new signings Nuno Tavares and Albert Sambi Lokonga will also be looking to impress.

N’Golo Kante and Kai Havertz could get their first minutes of pre-season after returning to training this week, with free transfer Marcus Bettinelli in line for a debut in goal.

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Arsenal vs Chelsea preview

Considering his side has failed to keep a clean sheet in any of their four pre-season matches so far this summer, it is perhaps no surprise that Mikel Arteta has chosen to splash out on bringing in White from Brighton in an effort to shore up the defence.

Nevertheless, he will have been delighted by the early form of his attacking players, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Alexandre Lacazette and Nicolas Pepe all getting on the scoresheet alongside exciting young talent such as Eddie Nketiah and Miguel Azeez.

They will be confident of causing plenty of problems for a Blues side that is missing key defensive players and has less match practice under its belt this summer.

Arsenal vs Chelsea predictions

All in all, odds of 20/21 (1.95) seem generous on both teams getting on target and over 2.5 goals being scored for Arsenal’sifth and Chelsea’s third successive pre-season game.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking solid at the back, Goal expect a tight Olympic semi-final encounter between the hosts and La Rojita

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Japan will be looking to take their place in a first ever Olympic Games gold medal match when they face Spain in Tuesday’s semi-final.

Hajime Moriyasu’s team seem to have made the most of home advantage despite the lack of fans this summer, making it to the final four for only the second time in their history.

Japan vs Spain latest odds

However, they are 11/4 (3.75) outsiders with bet365 to go one better by coming out on top against the 1992 champions.

La Rojita have reached this stage for the first time since claiming silver at Sydney 2000 and are 21/20 (2.05) to reach another final with a victory at the Saitama Stadium, or priced at 11/5 (3.20) to be held to a sixth draw in seven matches in all competitions.

Japan vs Spain team news

Takehiro Tomiyasu is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards, although Hiroki Sakai is available once again following a one-match ban.

Oscar Mingueza is doubtful after coming off injured in the quarter-final victory over the Ivory Coast and Dani Ceballos is also ruled out, while Oscar Gil is back from suspension.

Japan vs Spain preview

Having failed to break down a New Zealand team that had shipped three goals to Honduras in the group stages last time out, the Samurai Blue must now find their way past an opposition backline that has only conceded four times in five fixtures.

While this is a tall order, the fact they have only let in a single goal in their last four games themselves suggests they will also provide stern resistance at the back.

Indeed, this pair cancelled each other out in a 1-1 pre-tournament draw last month, so it would be no surprise if there was little to separate them once again.

Japan vs Spain preview

All in all, odds of 7/10 (1.70) look like solid value on under 2.5 goals being scored for Spain’s fifth game in six and a fourth in six for Japan, as well as a third meeting in three between the sides.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having produced plenty of goalmouth action at both ends so far, Goal expect El Tri to ensure an entertaining semi-final against Andre Jardine's men

Brazil will be out for revenge when they take on Mexico in Tuesday’s Olympic Games semi-final at the Kashima Soccer Stadium.

These sides met in the final in London at the 2012 games, with El Tri pulling off a memorable upset with a  2-1 victory to claim their only ever gold medal in men’s soccer.

Mexico vs Brazil latest odds

However, they are 13/5 (3.60) outsiders with bet365 to book their place in the final with another surprise win over the current champions, or priced at 12/5 (3.40) to take them all the way to extra-time after a deadlocked 90 minutes.

Andre Jardine’s side have won three and lost none of their four matches at this summer’s games and are even money (2.00) favourites to come out on top here.

Mexico vs Brazil team news

Jorge Sanchez is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards and Erick Aguirre is injured, although Carlos Rodriguez should return in midfield after serving a one-match ban.

Matheus Cunha will need to be assessed after limping off with a thigh injury during his match-winning performance in the 1-0 quarter-final victory over Egypt.

Mexico vs Brazil preview

After being knocked out in the group stages as they attempted to defend their gold medal in 2016, Jaime Lozano’s team are looking far more of a force to contend with at this tournament.

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They have certainly made a splash thanks to their exciting attacking brand of football, scoring 14 goals in just four matches en route to the semi-finals – albeit conceding six at the other end and keeping just one clean sheet.

That form makes for a mouth-watering contest against the Selecao, whose own array of attacking talent – led by current top scorer Richarlison – will surely enable them to at least match their opponents in front of goal.

Mexico vs Brazil predictions

Although Brazil have struggled to break down Ivory Coast and Egypt teams that have set up defensively at this tournament, Mexico’s bold approach should make odds of 17/20 (1.85) excellent value on over 2.5 goals being scored in an exciting semi-final in Kashima.

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