The UEFA Nations League is like marmite: you either love it or you hate it.
The latest round of international fixtures is here – although England fans will have to wait until Sunday to watch the Three Lions take on Croatia in their League A Group 4 clash.
Gareth Southgate’s men will get a good look at Croatia ahead of that clash though; the 2018 World Cup runners up will host Spain on Thursday evening.
That game features in our 15/1 four-fold, so let’s get down to the best UEFA Nations League betting tips…
THURSDAY
BELGIUM vs Iceland
Belgium put three goals past Iceland just two months ago and Roberto Martinez’s side could run riot on home soil.
17/20 for the 2018 World Cup semi-finalists to score three or more goals is a solid price. When you have the likes of Eden Hazard and Dries Mertens in the squad, anything is possible.
Meanwhile, Iceland have failed to inspire confidence since winning over supporters at the 2016 European Championships in France.
The visitors are bottom of League A Group 2 after conceding 11 goals in three games. From an Iceland perspective, the draw at half-time (39/20) would give them a chance of nicking a positive result.
888sport Nations League odds have Belgium at 43/20 to win with goals at both ends – that could be the way to go. Watch this space, an exciting contest looks likely.
TIP: Belgium to win and both teams to score @ 43/20
PREDICTED SCORE: Belgium 3-1 Iceland (Priced at 19/2 with 888sport)
Croatia vs SPAIN
Croatia have suffered a slump since reaching the World Cup final, winning just one of their last five international fixtures. A difficult clash with Spain in Zagreb awaits.
With a tough trip to Wembley ahead, Croatia may go all out to secure three points on home soil. 13/5 is a good price if you fancy Croatia to get the job done.
Spain banged six goals past Croatia in their previous meeting and the visitors will be quietly confident of another convincing victory on Thursday night.
Luis Enrique’s side are two points clear of England at the top of League A Group 4 and Spain will be looking to assert their dominance in the group after losing to the Three Lions in October.
The 6/5 for Spain to score two or more goals represents solid value – that could turn out to be one of the bets of the week. The selection has landed in five of their last six games…
TIP: Over 1.5 Spain goals @ 6/5
PREDICTED SCORE: Croatia 1-2 Spain (Priced at 8/1 with 888sport)
FRIDAY
NETHERLANDS vs FRANCE
The Netherlands are heading in the right direction after a difficult spell. Since reaching the 2014 World Cup semi-finals, Holland have really struggled to impose themselves on the international stage.
A 3-0 victory over Germany in their most recent encounter silenced the critics: Holland are back. 39/20 for a home win carries plenty of appeal given their resurgence.
However, France are current world champions for a reason and Didier Deschamps’ side will take some stopping on Friday night. This should be a really exciting game for neutrals…
Les Bleus have the strongest squad in international football and plenty of punters will fancy the visitors to prevail. With five wins in a row against their opponents, France are worth considering.
The safe option is for both teams to score. 8/13 is slightly short but this has all the makings of an entertaining affair and bettors will expect a close contest under the floodlights.
TIP: Both teams to score @ 8/13
PREDICTED SCORE: Netherlands 1-1 France (Priced at 6/1 with 888sport)
Wales vs DENMARK
Not the most attractive contest on paper, Wales will be looking to build on last month’s 1-0 win away at the Republic of Ireland.
Ryan Giggs will have his side fired up for this one but Denmark are formidable opponents and this one could get away from Wales if they start slowly – the hosts are slight favourites at 17/10 though.
Denmark have quality in key areas of the pitch and the Danes will be quietly confident ahead of their trip to Cardiff. Back against the visitors at your peril…
Currently two points adrift of Wales having played just two group games, this is the ideal opportunity for Denmark to take control of their own destiny. 4/9 for the visitors to avoid defeat is a solid price.
But the best bet of the lot is over 1.5 goals at 21/50. It might not go down as an all-time classic but there should be goals with so much at stake.
TIP: Over 1.5 match goals @ 21/50
PREDICTED SCORE: Wales 0-2 Denmark (Priced at 11/1 with 888sport)
*Odds subject to change - correct at time of writing*
