Northern Ireland have six points from two Euro 2020 qualifiers but must push for another win when taking on Estonia in Talinn on Saturday. With Germany and the Netherlands rated as favourites to qualify from Group C, Michael O’Neill’s men know there are some tough tests to come in this pool.
England and the Netherlands will do battle in a Nations League semi-final and we feel this contest could go all the way to extra-time. The Three Lions are more advanced in their development than a promising Holland outfit, but the timing of this match makes it tough for Gareth Southgate’s side.
France will be looking to pick up a third straight win in their Euro 2020 qualifying group when taking on Turkey in Konya on Saturday night. However, the Crescent Stars are currently alongside the world champions on six points, so it would be no surprise to see this being a competitive contest.
Greece have made a solid start to their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign, but a resurgent Italy are still rated a class apart in Group J. The Azzurri travel to Athens with six points from two matches and look as though they mean business again after surprisingly missing out on last year’s World Cup.
Liverpool and Tottenham will battle it out in Madrid on Saturday night and we’ve asked our Bwin News editors for their expert Champions League final predictions. Bwin is offering odds on a huge range of markets ahead of this clash and here’s three contrasting betting tips on how to cash in.
Derby upset the odds by knocking Leeds out of the Championship play-offs but Aston Villa still have to be rated a form pick for the final at Wembley. Dean Smith’s side only just shaded West Brom on penalties to get this far, but thrashed the Rams 3-0 away and then 4-0 at home during the regular season.
Sunderland had a shaky end to the League One season but now look well prepared to face Charlton in the play-off final after edging out Portsmouth. The Black Cats showed they can hold firm under intense pressure during two hard-fought battles with Pompey and that should stand them in good stead.
Barcelona will be seeking a fifth straight Copa del Rey triumph when taking on Valencia and they tend to turn on the style in the Spanish cup final. The Blaugrana thumped Sevilla 5-0 last season to make it 13 goals netted in the previous four deciders, so we’re expecting to be entertained again this weekend.
Sporting and Porto have each claimed 16 cup triumphs in Portugal but we’re siding with the Lisbon-based outfit to shade this season’s decider. Marcel Keizer’s men were unlucky to lose out in last weekend’s league clash between these teams and are rated a value bet to gain ample compensation.
Newport have shown they can cope with the pressure of big matches this season and are fancied to see of Tranmere in Saturday’s League Two play-off final. County managed to beat Premier League outfit Leicester and Championship side Middlesbrough in the FA Cup and that experience can stand them in good stead.
We’ve got Ligue 1 predictions from Friday night’s final round of fixtures and are hoping to land a 9/1 accumulator with these selections. PSG again powered to title glory in France’s top flight this term, but there is still plenty left to play for elsewhere in this exciting division.
Fiorentina just need a point against Genoa to be sure of avoiding relegation and that makes a draw worth support when they meet at Artemio Franchi. Stalemates are a common occurrence when these teams get together in Serie A, with seven of their last 10 encounters ending up all square.
Napoli have secured six straight head-to-head wins over Bologna and are fancied to make it a magnificent seven in the final round of this season’s Serie A fixtures. Carlo Ancelotti’s side were outstanding when crushing Inter 4-1 last Sunday and look keen to end another strong campaign on a high note.
Sampdoria secured a famous 3-2 success over Juventus at Luigi Ferraris last season and are rated a value bet to repeat the trick. The visitors have gone off the boil since wrapping up an eighth straight Serie A title and have little reason to impress outgoing boss Massimiliano Allegri.