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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>This regional rivalry tends to produce tight matches and, with both teams in strong defensive form, opposing goals makes sense

The Estadio Monumental hosts an appealing fixture on Sunday as Argentina face neighbours Uruguay in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

Lionel Scaloni’s side sit second in the table, three points ahead of La Celeste, although a win for the visitors in Buenos Aires could see them overtake their rivals. 

Argentina vs Uruguay latest odds

The last meeting between these sides came in the Copa America in June, with Argentina winning a tight game by a 1-0 scoreline.

Another success for the Albiceleste can be backed at 8/13 (1.61) with bet365 with the draw available at 5/2 (3.50).

Uruguay are winless against their more illustrious neighbours in their last five games and are offered at 5/1 (6.00) to end that run. 

Argentina vs Uruguay team news

The hosts will be led by Lionel Messi who is set to captain the side once more, with Inter forward Joaquin Correa likely to lead the line as he did in the goalless draw against Paraguay.

Argentina have no major injury concerns heading into the game, with Uruguay too boasting a clean bill of health.

Luis Suarez started against Colombia in the last game and he is likely to feature once more, with Edinson Cavani or Darwin Nunez possible candidates to partner him up front instead of Bryan Rodriguez. 

Argentina vs Uruguay preview

There is no love lost between these two international rivals and this fixture tends to produce tight, aggressive matches.

The visitors have kept four clean sheets in their last six qualifiers and will aim to keep things extremely tight once more against an Argentina side who were frustrated in Paraguay on Thursday.

Opposing a high-scoring game makes plenty of sense and Diego Godin will aim to mark his record-breaking 150th appearance in the heart of the Uruguay defence with another solid performance.

Argentina have also seemingly solved some of their defensive issues and their record of six clean sheets in nine matches is one of their best defensive runs in recent years. 

Argentina vs Uruguay tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals and both teams to score ‘no’ is priced at evens (2.00) and looks to offer excellent value in what should be a close encounter. 

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

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Estonia vs Wales: Predictions, odds & betting tips

December 29, 2021 | News | No Comments

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Rob Page's men looking fragile at the back recently, Al Hain-Cole expects them to share the scoring with an in-form Blueshirts attack

Wales will be aiming to return to winning ways when they travel to Tallinn to take on Estonia for Monday’s World Cup qualifier.

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The Dragons achieved a creditable 2-2 away draw with Czech Republic on Friday, their second stalemate in successive Group E games.

Estonia vs Wales latest odds

Held to a goalless draw in the reverse encounter against this opposition, Wales are available at 9/20 (1.45) with bet365 to turn one point into three at the Lillekula Stadium.

Thomas Haberli’s side moved to within four points of their opponents with their 2-0 home win over Belarus and Estonia can be backed at 7/1 (8.0) to reduce that gap even further by coming out on top here.

The visitors have actually drawn three of their last four fixtures in all competitions and are priced at 29/10 (3.90) to play out yet another stalemate in this one.

Estonia vs Wales first goalscorer

The home team’s top scorer in qualification with three goals to his name, Henri Anier is their 9/1 (10.0) favourite to open the scoring while Erik Sorga can be backed at 12/1 (13.0) after breaking the deadlock against Belarus on Friday.

Having stepped up in Gareth Bale’s absence to score against the Czechs last time out, Aaron Ramsey and Daniel James are priced at generous 7/1 (8.0) and 13/2 (7.50) first goalscorer odds respectively in this clash.

Estonia vs Wales preview

Although pleased with an important point gained away to their closest rivals for the play-off spot, Rob Page’s men will have been disappointed to concede an equaliser within two minutes of going ahead before falling behind just after half-time.

After conceding twice in the previous away game in Belarus, they do not look in great shape defensively for another potentially tricky trip on Monday.

Indeed, Estonia have only failed to score once in their last eight games in their own backyard, grabbing two goals in each of their first three group games at home to Czech Republic, Belgium and Belarus.

Estonia vs Wales betting tips & predictions

On current form, odds of 13/8 (2.63) seem very generous on both teams to score for Estonia’s seventh home game in nine, as well as a fourth consecutive group game on the road for Wales.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>After the exhilaration of the Israel win, Al Hain-Cole thinks the Tartan Army could be in for a frustrating 90 minutes against Ericson's men

After their dramatic late win over Israel, Scotland will be hoping for a more comfortable victory when they travel to Torshavn to take on the Faroe Islands on Tuesday.

Saturday’s victory has left Steve Clarke’s men in a strong position in their bid for a play-off spot, moving them four points clear of their closest challengers with three games still to play.

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Faroe Islands vs Scotland latest odds

Having eased to a 4-0 victory over this opposition in the reverse encounter, Scotland are 2/7 (1.29) favourites with bet365 to take another big step towards sealing second place with three points here.

Faroe Islands are second from bottom in Group F with four points from their opening seven matches but can be backed at 11/1 (12.0) to cause an upset by coming out on top or 4/1 (5.00) to earn a creditable draw.

Faroe Islands vs Scotland first goalscorer

Lyndon Dykes is the visitors’ 9/2 (5.50) favourite to open the scoring at Torsvollur after getting on target in each of his last three internationals, while John McGinn offers decent value at 15/2 (8.50) after scoring the first two goals in March’s reverse encounter.

Klaemint Olsen looks like the home team’s best bet at 14/1 (15.0) to break the deadlock after scoring three times in his last four appearances, with Joan Edmundsson on offer at 16/1 (17.0) to add to his seven international goals with the opener.

Faroe Islands vs Scotland preview

While emotions were running high following Scott McTominay’s last-minute winner against Israel, the Tartan Army will need to get straight back to business for a game that could represent a significant banana skin.

Indeed, Hakan Ericson’s side are not quite the whipping boys their reputation might suggest, having conceded more than twice in only one of their last nine home games – restricting Denmark and Austria to just three goals between them at this ground in qualification.

This is cause for concern for a Scotland team that have struggled for cutting edge at times, scoring more than once in just one of their last eight fixtures.

Faroe Islands vs Scotland betting tips & predictions

In fact, odds of 19/20 (1.95) seem like decent value on under 2.5 goals being scored for the Faroes’ third game in four and a seventh match in nine for Scotland.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having run out comfortable 4-0 winners in the reverse encounter, Al Hain-Cole expects the Three Lions to ease to victory over Rossi's men

England will be looking to take another step towards World Cup qualification when they welcome Hungary to Wembley on Tuesday.

Gareth Southgate’s men are four points clear at the top of Group I, having won six and drawn one of their seven matches so far.

England vs Hungary latest odds

Currently enjoying a 12-match winning streak in World Cup qualification on home turf, England are 1/6 (1.17) favourites with bet365 to extend that run to 13 with another victory here.

Hungary’s chances of reaching the play-offs were dealt a major blow by their 1-0 home defeat against Albania on Saturday but they can be backed at 14/1 (15.00) to resurrect some glimmer of hope by pulling off a shock win in London.

Just one of the 12 previous meetings between these two sides has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 6/1 (7.00) on them playing out a stalemate in this one.

England vs Hungary first goalscorer

Kept on the bench during the 5-0 win in Andorra, Harry Kane is the 9/4 (3.25) favourite to open the scoring on his return to the line-up, while Raheem Sterling is available at 4/1 (5.00) after breaking the deadlock in the reverse encounter.

With main striker Adam Szalai out injured, Daniel Salloi and Roland Sallai are the visitors’ equal 22/1 (23.00) front runners to silence the home crowd with a surprise opener for the away team.

England vs Hungary preview

Having taken seven points from the first available nine in Group I, Marco Rossi’s team were disappointed to lose 4-0 in the reverse encounter against this opposition in Budapest.

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It is fair to say that the wheels have come off their qualification bid since then, with a narrow 2-1 home win over Andorra sandwiched between damaging defeats against play-off rivals Albania.

Those two strikes against Andorra – one from the penalty spot – are Hungary’s only goals in the last four matches, while they have now gone seven games without a clean sheet.

England vs Hungary betting tips & predictions

With the Three Lions back to full strength and boasting an intimidating home record in qualifiers, odds of 13/10 (2.30) seem generous on them beating this opposition by at least three clear goals once again.

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

Argentina vs Peru: Predictions, tips & betting odds

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts have been in strong defensive form and should be able to keep out a poor Peruvian attack when they meet in Buenos Aires

Argentina welcome Peru to the Estadio Monumental, with Lionel Scaloni’s side aiming to continue their impressive run of form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

The Albiceleste beat neighbours Uruguay 3-0 at the weekend to extend their unbeaten run in the tournament to 14 matches and face a Peru team they beat 2-0 when they met in Lima in the corresponding fixture last year. 

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Argentina vs Peru latest odds

The two-time world champions last tasted defeat in any competition over two years ago and bet365 make Argentina clear favourites at 3/10 (1.30) to record a win.

Peru for their part have won just three of their 11 qualifiers and were beaten 1-0 by struggling Bolivia at the weekend.

The visitors can be backed at 10/1 (11.00) to claim their first victory over Argentina since 1997, with the draw offered at 15/4 (4.75).

Argentina vs Peru first goalscorer

Lionel Messi has been in superb scoring form for his country with four strikes in his last three games and unsurprisingly is the shortest-priced player in the first goalscorer market.

The PSG forward can be backed at 7/4 (2.75) ahead of his team-mates Lautaro Martinez who is available at 4/1 (5.00) and Lucas Alario who is offered at 9/2 (5.50).

Peru’s joint-top scorers in the tournament are Christian Cueva and Andre Carillo who have both scored three times and are offered at 25/1 (26.00) and 22/1 (23.00) respectively. 

Argentina vs Peru preview

Peru have had clear problems in front of goal in the competition, scoring just 10 times in 11 matches.

Indeed, Ricardo Gareca’s men have failed to score in five games, most recently against a Bolivia team that have by some distance the worst defence in the tournament.

Argentina, meanwhile, have looked solid at the back, conceding just six times and keeping three consecutive clean sheets.

At home, they have let in two goals in 450 minutes in World Cup qualifying and should be able to keep a misfiring Peruvian attack at bay once more. 

Argentina vs Peru tips & predictions

The hosts can be backed at 20/21 (1.98) to win to nil, a selection which has paid out in three of the last five home World Cup qualifiers. 

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

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts are yet to keep a clean sheet this season and could be in for a long afternoon against the top scoring outfit in the Premier League

Watford welcome Liverpool to Vicarage Road on Saturday with new Hornets boss Claudio Ranieri hoping to get off to a winning start in the Premier League.

The Italian replaced Xisco Munoz just before the international break with the side having picked up seven points from a possible 21, but Ranieri will know his new team face a real challenge this week against an in-form Liverpool outfit.

Watford vs Liverpool latest odds

Liverpool’s last defeat in any competition came in the Champions League against Real Madrid in April and the visitors are clear favourites to triumph on Saturday priced at 1/3 (1.33) with bet365.

Watford, meanwhile, have won two of their seven games in the English top flight this term and are offered at 15/2 (8.50) with the draw at 9/2 (5.50).

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Watford vs Liverpool first goalscorer

Mohamed Salah is unsurprisingly the shortest-priced player to open the scoring with the Egyptian in scintillating form so far this campaign.

Salah has scored in each of his five league appearances and is offered at 3/1 (4.00) to break the deadlock, ahead of strike partners Diogo Jota and Sadio Mane who are both available at 9/2 (5.50).

The Hornets’ top scorer this term is Ismail Sarr with four league strikes and the Senegalese forward is priced at 14/1 (15.00) to net the game’s opening goal.

Watford vs Liverpool preview

17 Premier League matches have passed since Watford kept a clean sheet with their last shutout coincidentally coming against Liverpool in their famous 3-0 home win back in February 2020.

The hosts will have plenty of work to do if they are to repeat that defensive performance against a rampant Reds side who have been scoring freely this term, particularly on the road.

Jurgen Klopps’s team have scored three goals in each of their last four away matches in the league and, while they might have one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League clash away to Atletico Madrid, there is little doubt that the visitors will fancy their chances of continuing their impressive scoring run. 

Watford vs Liverpool tips & predictions

An away win and over 2.5 goals in the game looks like a solid selection and is offered at the healthy-looking price of 10/11 (1.91). 

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Boasting an extremely dominant recent record against the Clarets, Al Hain-Cole expects Guardiola's men to enjoy a big win at the Etihad Stadium

The Etihad Stadium will be in an expectant mood when Manchester City take on Burnley in Saturday’s Premier League clash.

City boast an imposing record over this opposition, having won 12 and lost none of the last 13 meetings.

Manchester City vs Burnley latest odds

Indeed, Man City are clear 1/9 (1.11) favourites with bet365 to extend that dominant streak by making it nine wins in succession against the visitors.

Sean Dyche’s side have gone 10 league matches without a victory but Burnley can be backed at 16/1 (17.00) to pull off a major upset by coming out on top here.

Two of the hosts’ last three league matches have resulted in draws, and there are odds of 8/1 (9.00) on them being forced to settle for a single point once again.

Manchester City vs Burnley first goalscorer

With Ferran Torres out injured, Gabriel Jesus, Phil Foden, Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne are all at 5/1 (6.00) to open the scoring, with the Brazilian hitting the net four times in eight appearances against this opposition.

Chris Wood is a lengthy 16/1 (17.0) first goalscorer shot for the visitors as he struggles on just one goal from the seven opening league games, while Ashley Barnes is priced at 20/1 (21.00) after failing to score since February.

Manchester City vs Burnley preview

Having faced away trips to Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in the space of a just over week prior to the international break, Pep Guardiola’s men will be grateful to return to action with a less ominous-looking game on home turf.

Indeed, the Clarets have proved very welcome visitors to this ground in recent seasons, taking no points from their last seven visits and losing each of the last four by the same 5-0 scoreline.

It is hard to see them improving on that record considering they have taken just three points from the last available 30, losing seven out of 10 matches and winning none.

Manchester City vs Burnley tips & predictions

Having scored at least five goals in five of their last six matches at the Etihad Stadium, odds of 20/21 (1.95) seem generous on City beating Burnley by three goals or more for their seventh home encounter in a row.

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With Rodgers' men missing some key players at the back, Al Hain-Cole is backing the Red Devils to extend their excellent away record with another win

Leicester will be aiming to kick-start their Premier League season when they welcome Manchester United to the King Power Stadium on Saturday.

Brendan Rodgers’ side have made a disappointing start to the campaign, claiming just eight points from their seven opening matches and failing to win any of their last four.

Leicester City vs Manchester United latest odds

However, having come out on top in each of their last two games against this opposition, Leicester are available at 5/2 (3.50) with bet365 to earn a much-needed morale boost by coming out on top once again.

Man Utd are also in low spirits after taking just one point from the last available six but are 21/20 (2.05) favourites to get back on track with a victory here.

Just one of the last seven meetings between this duo has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 13/5 (3.60) on them cancelling each other out on this occasion.

Leicester City vs Manchester United first goalscorer

With six goals to his name in seven league games so far, Jamie Vardy is his side’s 13/2 (7.50) favourite to open the scoring, while Kelechi Iheanacho can be backed at 15/2 (8.50) after scoring twice in last season’s 3-1 FA Cup win over this opponent here.

Cristiano Ronaldo started on the bench in the 1-1 draw with Everton prior to the international break but is the 3/1 (4.00) front runner to break the deadlock, with Bruno Fernandes a 7/1 (8.00) shot at a ground where he has scored in two of his three previous visits.

Leicester City vs Manchester United preview

After taking just one point from their last two home games against Aston Villa and Everton, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men might be feeling relieved to go back on the road again for this clash.

Indeed, they have looked far more assured away from home than at Old Trafford recently, currently enjoying a club record 29-match unbeaten streak in the league on their travels.

Leicester City vs Manchester United tips & predictions

With the Foxes in poor form and missing a number of key defensive players, 21/20 (2.05) seem generous on United bouncing back with a victory at a ground where they remained unbeaten in each of their last six visits.

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Thomas Frank's men have impressed against both Arsenal and Liverpool and should be able to score against the current European champions this weekend

Saturday’s late kick-off in the Premier League is a first ever top-flight west London derby between Brentford and Chelsea as Thomas Tuchel’s men make the short trip to the Brentford Community Stadium.

The Blues went into the weekend top of the table following five wins from their opening seven games, yet the Bees are only four points behind them having made an impressive start in their debut Premier League campaign.

Brentford vs Chelsea latest odds

The Bees were victorious in their last London derby at home, beating Arsenal 2-0, while their most recent match in front of their own fans saw them play out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Liverpool.

Brentford can be backed at 11/2 (6.50) with bet365 to claim a historic win over their most illustrious neighbours, while Chelsea are priced at 4/7 (1.57) and the draw at 14/5 (3.80).

Brentford vs Chelsea first goalscorer

Romelu Lukaku is the clear favourite to break the deadlock on Saturday evening with the Belgian forward priced at 3/1 (4.00) to score first, something he has already done twice in the Premier League this term, although whether he is fit enough to feature remains to be seen.

Brentford’s top scorer last season Ivan Toney has two league strikes to his name this season and is priced at 6/1 (7.00) to open the scoring, with Kai Havertz and Timo Werner offered at the same odds. 

Brentford vs Chelsea preview

Newly-promoted sides often struggle for goals in their aim to survive in the top flight, yet so far Brentford have had few problems in the final third.

Their total of 10 goals in seven games is the seventh highest in the division, with Thomas Frank seeing seven of his players find the back of the net this term.

Having scored three goals last time out against a previously barely penetrated Liverpool defence, Brentford will believe they can score once more despite Chelsea’s strong defensive record.

The Blues have conceded just three times this season (the same number of goals that Liverpool had let in before their visit to the Bees) but could be without both Thiago Silva and Antonio Rudiger, and opposing the visitors to keep a clean sheet should appeal.

Brentford vs Chelsea tips & predictions

Both teams to score is offered at evens (2.00) which looks like an attractive price for what should be an open derby. 

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

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Recent encounters between Bruce's men and Spurs have produced plenty of goalmouth action at St James' Park, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same

Newcastle United will be hoping to celebrate the start of a new era with a victory when they welcome Tottenham to St James’ Park for Sunday’s Premier League clash.

The Magpies are now arguably the world’s richest football club following their takeover by a Saudi investment fund during the international break, bringing an end to the unpopular Mike Ashley ownership.

Newcastle vs Tottenham latest odds

With the fans in high spirits, Newcastle can be backed at 9/4 (3.25) with bet365 to keep the party going by securing a first victory of the season at the ninth attempt.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s men halted a run of three successive league defeats by beating Aston Villa last time out and Spurs are 23/20 (2.15) favourites to make it two wins in a row here.

The last two matches at this ground have both resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on this one also finishing up all square.

Newcastle vs Tottenham first goalscorer

Fit again after four matches out with injury, Callum Wilson is his side’s 9/2 (5.50) favourite to open the scoring for his third league appearance in four this season. 

Allan Saint-Maximin has found the net in the last two home games and is priced at 10/1 (11.0) to break the deadlock in this one.

With four goals to his name in his last two visits to this ground, Harry Kane is available at 3/1 (4.0) to finally open his account for the league campaign with the first goal here.

Son Heung-min has scored in three of his seven league games so far and is on offer at 13/2 (7.50) to grab the opener.

Newcastle vs Tottenham preview

While Steve Bruce’s team have won just three of their last 16 league matches on home turf, those matches have rarely been short on entertainment.

Indeed, 21 of their previous 26 home league games have seen both teams on target, with their three matches this season averaging four goals per fixture.

Another high-scoring clash seems likely considering Spurs have produced over 2.5 goals in each of their last seven away games, with five of those producing goals at both ends.

Newcastle vs Tottenham tips & predictions

All in all, odds of 20/21 (1.95) look like solid value on both teams getting on the scoresheet and over 2.5 goals being scored for the fourth consecutive meeting between Newcastle and Tottenham at this ground.

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

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