We analyze the matches of top teams.
Source: Reuters
Prediction: total less than 2.5 in 2.00.
Koeman surprised by fielding a squad with three central defenders for the game against Greece. The coach has said more than once that this is not his favorite formation, but it is the one that best suits the Dutch now. The two full-backs Dumfries and Blind are happy to join in the attacks and help press high. As a result, the Netherlands scored three goals against the Greeks before the break and calmly brought the game to victory. Ireland, with serious personnel problems, could do little to oppose visiting France; the final score of 0:2 could have been higher.
This game is essentially a decider for the Irish. If they win on Sunday, they then count on 6 points with Greece and Gibraltar – there will be chances for second place. The Dutch have two wins in the group so far, they also need points. Ireland has the warm support of the fans and high dedication; the Netherlands will not be as comfortable playing as they are at home with the Greeks. The result can be anything, we have already seen many such misfires from the favorites in each qualifying round. Therefore, let’s assume that there will be few goals – how could it be otherwise when the result comes to the fore?
Prediction: both will score in 2.26.
Croatia easily dealt with Latvia on Friday (5:0). Goals for every taste were scored by Petkovic, Ivanushec, Kramaric and Pasalic. Many older players, including Modric, were given a rest in the second half, so the Croats will be ready for the game in Yerevan. Armenia completed the minimum task, drawing with Turkey 1:1. There could have been a victory, but the pressure from the Turks was too much and they equalized in the 88th minute. There are many players from the RPL in the Armenian national team: Spertsyan, Tiknizyan, naturalized defensive midfielder Ivo, young defender Harutyunyan. With this composition, Armenia with 7 points is next to Turkey (10 points) and Croatia (7).
On their home field, the Armenian team is ready to give battle to any opponent. Although Croatia is, of course, a higher class, there is no point in betting on its victory for 1.39. Interestingly, Armenia plays with 5 at the back but has scored in every match this year. Tiknizyan helps a lot in attack, but does not always have time to defend, we know this from Lokomotiv. So the bet “both will score” looks interesting here. Away, the Croatian defense may be weak, but the attack with Modric, Perisic and Petkovic will also have its say.
Prediction: both will score in 3.28.
Portugal did not impress in the away match with Slovakia; in the first half, Martinez’s team simply gave the ball to the home team. The Slovaks played quite cheerfully and created a couple of dangerous chances, but their execution let them down. But Bruno used one of two chances. His goal remained the only one, Portugal has a 100% result after 5 rounds with a total difference of 15-0. Luxembourg, meanwhile, is doing something incredible (by its own standards): the national team won three matches in a row in qualifying for the Euro, including against the Bosnians (2:0) and the Icelanders (3:1).
In Group J, Luxembourg caught up with Slovakia (10 points each), the fight for second place is in full swing. At home, the Luxembourgers beat Portugal 0:6, now we are unlikely to see such a defeat. Moreover, Ronaldo will not be there due to too many yellow cards. Few people here believe in Luxembourg’s goal, but this team is good on counterattacks, the Icelanders have just seen that. And captain Martins (the same one from Spartak) can produce, as it turned out, subtle passes. The “both to score” odds here are too good to pass up.
Prediction: Spain wins with a handicap of −3.5 in 2.03.
The Spanish national team showed off in Georgia, defeating the home team 7:1. The Red Fury have had a hard time scoring goals lately, but here the Spaniards broke through. Morata scored a hat-trick, and even 16-year-old Yamal, Barcelona’s new star, scored. The only negative is the injuries to Asensio and Olmo. Ferran and Pino were called in to replace them. Spain also surprised by the fact that they did not roll the ball when the outcome of the match was a foregone conclusion. Those who came on as substitutes in the second half were eager to excel, and they succeeded. It is logical to expect a similar game scenario on Tuesday.
Cyprus is the main outsider in Group A in the Euro 2024 qualification. This team just lost without a chance at home to Scotland 0:3 (and could have missed even more). The Norwegians also shipped three rubles to the Cypriots. Spain should score more. The only thing that can prevent this is a total roster rotation and universal bad luck. But de la Fuente has had to learn from the defeat to Scotland and is unlikely to make much of a change to his squad. This means there will be goals against Cyprus.
Andrey Santalov
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2023-09-10 06:14:03
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