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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Having struggled for cutting edge in recent matches, Al Hain-Cole thinks the Three Lions could be in for a frustrating 90 minutes against Reja's men

England will be looking to make it six points from six in their World Cup qualification campaign when they travel to Tirana to take on Albania on Sunday.

The Three Lions ran out comfortable 5-0 winners in their opening group game at home to San Marino on Thursday, taking an early lead in Group I in the process.

Albania vs England Latest Odds

Having won all four of the previous meetings with this opposition, they are 2/7 (1.29) favourites with bet365 to consolidate that position by coming out on top at the Air Albania Stadium.

Edoardo Reja’s men laboured to a narrow 1-0 win over minnows Andorra in their opener and are lengthy 10/1 (11.00) outsiders to follow that up with a shock win here.

The guests have drawn just one of their last 14 matches in all competitions, but you can get odds of 4/1 (5.00) on them being held to a disappointing stalemate in this one.

Albania vs England Team News

Nedim Bajrami is still awaiting authorisation from FIFA to make his debut for the home side, having decided to switch allegiances from Switzerland in favour of the country of his heritage.

Harry Maguire and Harry Kane are likely to return to the starting line-up after being rested completely for Thursday’s win over San Marino.

Albania vs England Preview

Although they did find the net on five occasions, Gareth Southgate’s team was guilty of profligacy in front of goal against San Marino considering they had over 30 attempts.

While Kane’s return should add an extra dimension in attack, they may still struggle to break down a home side that is rarely easily beaten in their own backyard.

Indeed, the Eagles have conceded more than twice in just two of their last 34 competitive home games, restricting France to just two goals in their final European Championship qualifier here.

What’s more, England managed more than one goal in just two of their six recent UEFA Nations League matches, scoring seven times in six games on their way to finishing third in the group.

Albania vs England Tips and Predictions

With this in mind, odds of 19/20 (1.95) seem like decent value on under 2.5 goals being scored for Albania’s 10th home World Cup or European Championship qualification match in 15.

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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.

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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

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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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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The hosts have opened their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign with two score draws and our tipster is backing another open affair at Hampden Park

Scotland welcome Faroe Islands to Hampden Park for a Group F World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night.

Anything other than three points would be a disaster for Steve Clarke’s men, who have opened their campaign with draws against Austria and Israel.

Scotland vs Faroe Islands Latest Odds

The hosts have not won any of their last five matches inside 90 minutes but are 1/7 (1.14) favourites with bet365 to pick up a vital victory in Glasgow.

Faroe Islands secured a rare away point in Moldova in their first Group F game and are 18/1 (19.0) to record a first win in any qualifying match since beating Latvia 2-0 in October 2016.

A draw would leave Scotland in a very precarious position with only three points after as many matches, and that result is available at 13/2 (7.50).

Scotland vs Faroe Islands Team News

Clarke is likely to keep the same midfield and defence that played in the draws against Austria and Israel, while Che Adams and Lyndon Dyke will both hope to start up front.

Odmar Faero picked up an injury against Moldova and is set to miss this match.

Scotland vs Faroe Islands Preview

Victory for Scotland is pivotal if they are to have any chance of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup, but it is unlikely they will find it easy on Wednesday.

While Clarke’s men have been relatively proficient in the final third over the last 18 months, scoring 19 times in 13 competitive fixtures, they have been fairly leaky at the back with only four clean sheets in that time.

It would take a serious upset for the Faroe Islands to win but they will at least back themselves to get on the scoresheet, having already scored in each of their Group F games as well as netting in four of their 10 Euro 2020 qualifiers – including against both Spain and Romania.

Scotland vs Faroe Islands Tips and Prediction

Both teams to score is priced at 7/4 (2.75) and looks a strong odds-against selection for this World Cup qualifier, having paid out in all four qualifiers these nations have contested in this group stage so far.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Both the Blues and the Baggies were in strong defensive form prior to the international break and our tipster expects a low-scoring affair on Saturday

The business end of the Premier League season begins on Saturday lunchtime as Chelsea welcome West Brom to Stamford Bridge.

Thomas Tuchel’s men are currently fourth but only two points above West Ham, and victory for the hosts will put more pressure on the chasing pack below them.

Chelsea vs West Brom Latest Odds

Chelsea have won six out of their last nine fixtures in the top-flight and are available at 1/5 (1.20) with bet365 to chalk up another success.

West Brom look destined to return to the Championship after winning only three games all season and are a chunky 14/1 (15.0) to give their survival hopes a massive boost by coming out on top in west London.

The sides drew 3-3 at the Hawthorns back in September when the Baggies surrendered a three-goal lead and another stalemate is available 11/2 (6.50).

Chelsea vs West Brom Team News

Jorginho, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Edouard Mendy, N’Golo Kante and Thiago Silva will all face late fitness tests but Tammy Abraham is out with a foot injury.

Sam Allardyce has a fully-fit squad to choose from.

Chelsea vs West Brom Preview

Chelsea went into the final international break of the season on the back of four consecutive clean sheets in the Premier League, winning two of those games and drawing the other pair.

That set of results is truly indicative of their form under Tuchel, with the Blues having only conceded twice in his 10 top-flight games but netting just 11 times themselves.

Another such outing looks to be on the cards given that West Brom managed only two strikes in their last seven matches, yet their back-line kept three clean sheets in that run and shipped five times.

Chelsea vs West Brom Tips and Predictions

Opposing goals looks the way to go in this Premier League clash and bet365’s price of 11/10 (2.10) on under 2.5 strikes offers excellent value.

This bet has paid out in 13 of Chelsea’s 14 games under Tuchel in all competitions, as well as in each of the Baggies’ last six.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Although struggling domestically, Al Hain-Cole expects the prolific visitors to pose plenty of problems for Guardiola's side in the Champions League

Manchester City will be looking to put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals when they welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

Pep Guardiola’s men are desperate to match recent domestic dominance with European success, having only ever made it past the quarter-finals once – suffering elimination at this stage in each of the last three seasons.

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Latest Odds

However, they are clear 1/3 (1.33) favourites with bet365 to set themselves up for a place in the final four by taking an aggregate lead to Germany by coming out on top.

Dortmund have only won one of their last five matches in all competitions but can be backed at 7/1 (8.00) to take the upper hand with a shock victory here.

The sides shared a 1-1 draw in their only previous meeting at this ground back in 2012, and you can get odds of 9/2 (5.50) on them cancelling each other out once again.

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Team News

With a fully fit squad to choose from, Joao Cancelo, Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Raheem Sterling are likely to return to the starting line-up after being rested for Saturday’s win over Leicester.

Dan-Axel Zagadou, Marcel Schmelzer, Axel Witsel, and Jadon Sancho are all ruled out, while Youssoufa Moukoko will face a late fitness test.

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Preview

Although domestic form sees them well adrift of the Champions League places, Edin Terzic’s team is still more than capable of causing problems for a home team that has suffered eliminations against Lyon, Tottenham, Liverpool and Monaco in the last four seasons.

Indeed, the side spearheaded by the irrepressible Erling Haaland has not failed to find the net in 37 matches – averaging over two goals a game in that time.

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While they have kept seven consecutive clean sheets in this competition, the Citizens have conceded in four of their last five home matches in all competitions – although have only failed to score once in 34 fixtures themselves.

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Tips and Predictions

All in all, odds of 4/5 (1.80) look well worth backing on Dortmund joining City on the scoresheet in an exciting Champions League clash at the Etihad.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The defending champions are odds-on favourites to claim a first leg win and our tipster thinks there is value in backing the hosts to do exactly that

Champions League holders Bayern Munich welcome Paris Saint-Germain to the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening in the first leg of the quarter-final in a repeat of last season’s showpiece.

Hansi Flick’s side overcame PSG 1-0 in the final last August and the Bundesliga outfit are clear favourites to claim another victory this week.

Bayern Munich vs PSG Latest Odds

The hosts are unbeaten in the Champions League since March 2019, recording 18 wins from their last 19 games in the tournament.

Bayern are offered at 20/23 (1.87) with bet365 to add another victory to that run, while the visitors can be backed at 11/4 (3.25) with the draw at 29/10 (3.90).

Bayern Munich vs PSG Team News

The German champions are without top scorer Robert Lewandowski, who picked up a knee injury while on international duty with Poland, with Douglas Costa and Corentin Tolisso also both injured and Serge Gnabry out after a positive COVID-19 test.

Marco Verratti and Alessandro Florenzi also tested positive for coronavirus, whilst Leandro Paredes us suspended and Danilo Pereira a doubt with a calf problem.

Bayern Munich vs PSG Preview

Even without Lewandowski, Bayern have enough firepower to be rightly considered favourites and the absence of Verrati in midfield is of almost equal importance to PSG.

Indeed, without Verratti this season, PSG have lost at home to Manchester United, away to RB Leipzig, home and away against Monaco and most recently at home to Lille at the weekend.

The French champions are struggling more so than in any recent season, and while they blew away Barcelona in the first leg of their last-16 clash, the second leg saw them concede 21 shots to the Catalans.

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If they afford a similar number of chances to Bayern, the hosts will win comfortably considerinf the absence of Lewandowski.

Bayern Munich vs PSG Tips and Predictions

Bayern to win looks like a solid bet and a tempting price, while for a value bet backing a home win at both teams to score at 11/5 (3.20) could appeal.

The Bavarians have conceded in seven of their last nine matches, and while they are worthy favourites to win, a clean sheet might be beyond them. 

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Away from their home ground and without a couple of key players, Al Hain-Cole can't see the Dragoes pulling off another shock against Tuchel's men

Porto will be aiming to cause another upset when they take on Chelsea at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan in Wednesday’s Champions League clash.

The Dragoes knocked out Juventus in exciting fashion in the last round, albeit with their victorious home leg being played in their own Estadio Do Dragao rather than a neutral venue.

Porto vs Chelsea Latest Odds

Nevertheless, they can be backed at 4/1 (5.00) with bet365 to give themselves the advantage by pulling off a shock win over the 2012 champions in Seville.

Thomas Tuchel saw his 14-match unbeaten start to life in west London brought to an end by a shock 5-2 defeat at home to West Brom at the weekend, but his side are clear 3/4 (1.75) favourites to put that behind them with a win here.

None of the eight previous Champions League meetings between this duo have resulted in draws, but there are odds of 5/2 (3.50) available on them cancelling each other out in this one.

Porto vs Chelsea Team News

Sergio Oliveira and Mehdi Taremi are both ruled out due to suspension, while Ivan Marcano and Mouhamaed Mbaye are injured and Malang Sarr ineligible to face his parent club.

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Christian Pulisic is unlikely to feature after suffering a recurrence of his hamstring injury against West Brom, with N’Golo Kante also fighting a losing battle for fitness.

Porto vs Chelsea Preview

Having won three of their four home matches in this season’s competition – also earning a creditable draw against a Manchester City team that has won every single other game – Sergio Conceicao’s men can feel aggrieved to be playing this fixture on neutral territory.

Responsible for three of the four goals against Juventus, Oliveira and Taremi’s absence is another major blow to their chances of upsetting the odds against a team that eased past Atletico Madrid in impressive style in the last 16.

Indeed, the Blues had conceded just two goals in 14 games under their new manager prior to the West Brom collapse, a match that must surely be put down as a blip not helped by Thiago Silva’s early dismissal.

Porto vs Chelsea Tips and Predictions

All in all, those 3/4 (1.75) odds seem like good value on Chelsea underlining their quality by coming out on top against a weakened Porto in Seville.

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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Citing a lack of cutting edge in recent home games, Al Hain-Cole is expecting more frustration for the Gunners against Trpisovsky's robust outfit

Arsenal will be looking to take the upper hand in their Europa League quarter-final clash with Slavia Prague when the sides meet at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday.

The Gunners come into this game on the back of a humbling 3-0 defeat at home to Liverpool last weekend, their third match without a win in all competitions.

Arsenal vs Slavia Prague Latest Odds

Nevertheless, they are clear 11/20 (1.55) favourites with bet365 to put themselves on top in this tie with a fifth win in five Europa League matches at home this season.

However, Jindrich Trpisovsky’s team has knocked out Leicester City and Rangers in their last two knockout stage ties and can be backed at 5/1 (6.00) to upset another British opponent by coming out on top here.

Just one of the hosts’ 10 matches in this season’s competition has resulted in a draw, but you can get odds of 16/5 (4.20) on them being held to a stalemate in this one.

Arsenal vs Slavia Prague Team News

Arsenal trio Granit Xhaka, Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are all back in training following injury, although Kieran Tierney and David Luiz are both ruled out.

Ondrej Kudela has been suspended as UEFA investigate his alleged racist abuse of Rangers’ Glen Kamara, while Ondrej Kolar and David Hovorka are both injured and Ibrahim Traore doubtful.

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Arsenal vs Slavia Prague Preview

After scoring 14 goals in their first four home matches in this season’s Europa League, Mikel Arteta’s men seemed to lose their cutting edge in a 1-0 defeat at home to Olympiakos last time out.

Having also looked completely bereft of attacking impetus in their subsequent home match against Liverpool at the weekend, they will be concerned about the prospect of taking on a Czech side that has proved a tough nut to crack in the knockout stages.

Indeed, Slavia conceded just a single goal in four fixtures against Leicester and Rangers, keeping a clean sheet in both away legs.

Arsenal vs Slavia Prague Tips and Predictions

Coming into this clash on the back of four successive clean sheets in all competitions, they look well worth the 10/11 (1.91) price to ensure under 2.5 goals for a fifth Europa League game in a row when they face a struggling Arsenal side.

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