UEFA Nations League——Montenegro VS Turkey

 

 

Team Analysis

Montenegro have lost their last seven matches, failing to score on five occasions, and have scored just one goal across five fixtures in this Nations League campaign. They have already been relegated from Nations League B Group 4.

Turkey need a win to guarantee top spot in Nations League B Group 4 and secure promotion to the top tier. They beat Montenegro 1-0 earlier in the competition and drew 0-0 with Wales, increasing the pressure to perform.

 

Odds Analysis

Turkey's promotion chances and Montenegro's poor form favor a Turkish win.

 

Conclusion

Turkey are likely to win against Montenegro, securing top spot and promotion. A 2-0 Turkish victory is predicted, given Montenegro's scoring struggles and Turkey's past performances against them. A clean sheet for Turkey is also expected.

Preview UEFA Nations League 2024-25: Spanyol vs Swiss

 

 

Pertandingan antara Spanyol dan Swiss dalam UEFA Nations League 2024-25 akan digelar pada Selasa (19/11/2024) pukul 02.45 WIB.

 

Spanyol berhasil meraih kemenangan 2-1 atas Denmark di laga tandang yang membuat mereka mengumpulkan 13 poin dari lima pertandingan di Grup 4 Liga A.

 

Dengan satu laga tersisa, tim asuhan Luis de la Fuente kini unggul enam poin dari Denmark. Meskipun sudah hampir dipastikan lolos ke babak berikutnya, Spanyol tetap bertekad meraih hasil positif saat melawan Swiss.

 

Sebagai juara bertahan UEFA Nations League setelah mengalahkan Kroasia di final musim 2022-23, serta juara Eropa setelah menumbangkan Inggris di final Euro 2024, Spanyol tampil sangat solid. Mereka belum terkalahkan dalam pertandingan kompetitif sejak Maret 2023 dan menunjukkan dominasi dengan mencetak 10 gol serta hanya kebobolan dua kali dalam lima pertandingan grup.

 

Sementara itu, Swiss mengalami kesulitan di kompetisi ini. Setelah kalah dalam tiga pertandingan pertama, mereka hanya meraih satu poin lewat hasil imbang 2-2 melawan Denmark. Swiss sudah dipastikan terdegradasi ke Liga B dan belum meraih kemenangan sejak mengalahkan Italia di Euro 2024. Meski pernah mencatatkan beberapa kemenangan atas Spanyol, termasuk di Piala Dunia 2010, penampilan Swiss di edisi UEFA Nations League kali ini jauh dari memuaskan.

 

Dalam lima pertemuan terakhir, Spanyol lebih unggul dengan tiga kemenangan, sementara Swiss hanya menang satu kali, dan satu pertemuan berakhir imbang.

 

Spanyol (4-2-3-1): Raya; Mingueza, Vivian, Laporte, Grimaldo; Merino, Ruiz; N Williams, Olmo, Pino; Morata.

Swiss (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Fernandes, Comert, Akanji, Rodriguez; Xhaka, Freuler; Monteiro, Amdouni, Kutesa; Zeqiri.

 

Prediksi

Pertandingan ini diprediksi akan berakhir dengan kemenangan tipis bagi Spanyol 2-1 atas Swiss.

UEFA Nations League——Cyprus Vs Romania

Team Analysis:

Cyprus and Romania have contrasting forms, with Romania showing significant improvement after reaching the Euro's last 16. Romania has scored six goals in two Nations League games, demonstrating their attacking potency. In contrast, Cyprus has lost seven of their last nine home matches, struggling to find momentum.

 

Romania's recent performances under Mircea Lucescu have instilled self-belief, evident in their 3-0 victories over Ukraine and Kosovo. Cyprus, however, faces an uphill battle, especially after Kosovo's 4-0 win in Cyprus. Romania's defensive solidity and attacking flair make them favorites.

 

Odds Analysis:

Given Romania's impressive form and Cyprus's struggles, odds heavily favor Romania to win. Romania's attacking prowess and Cyprus's defensive vulnerabilities increase the likelihood of an away win. Bookmakers may offer favorable odds for Romania to win by a margin (e.g., 2+ goals) or over 2.5 goals. Romania's recent goal-scoring record and Cyprus's defensive issues suggest a high-scoring match. Punters may consider betting on Romania to score 2+ goals or over 2.5 goals in the match.

 

Conclusion:

Romania's resurgence after the Euros, coupled with Cyprus's home struggles, points to an away win. Romania's attacking flair, defensive solidity, and recent victories make them likely to overpower Cyprus. Cyprus's desperation to redeem themselves may lead to an open game, but Romania's quality should prevail.

 

A Romania win with over 2.5 goals scored appears likely, reflecting the teams' recent trends. Cyprus's hopes of securing a positive result hinge on rediscovering their early-season spirit and containing Romania's attacking threats.

UEFA Nations League-Czech Republic VS Ukraine

 

 

Here's a detailed analysis comparing the football (soccer) situations in the Czech Republic and Ukraine:

+ Czech Republic:

>> National Team:

Recent Performance: The Czech national team, known as the Czech Lions, has a strong footballing history. They reached the final of the UEFA European Championship in 1976 and have qualified for several World Cups and European Championships. Recent performances have been competitive but inconsistent.

Strengths: The Czech Republic is known for its technical players, solid midfield, and disciplined defending. Historically, they have produced talented individuals who excel in European club football.

>> Domestic League:

Czech First League (Fortuna Liga): The top division in Czech football. Clubs like Slavia Prague, Sparta Prague, and Viktoria Plzeň are prominent. The league is competitive and has been a good breeding ground for talent.

Development: There is a strong focus on youth development, and Czech clubs have a history of producing and nurturing talented players.

+ Ukraine:

>> National Team:

FIFA Ranking: Typically ranked in the top 30-40 range globally.

Recent Performance: The Ukraine national team, known as the Yellow-Blues, has had notable successes, including reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA European Championship in 2012 (as co-hosts) and qualifying for the 2006 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. They also qualified for Euro 2020.

Strengths: Ukraine is known for its strong physical presence, technical skills, and resilience. The team has a good mix of experienced players and young talent.

>>Domestic League:

Ukrainian Premier League: The top division in Ukrainian football. Clubs like Dynamo Kyiv, Shakhtar Donetsk, and Dnipro are prominent. Shakhtar Donetsk, in particular, has been successful in European competitions.

Development: The Ukrainian league is competitive and has a strong focus on youth development, with several clubs investing in their academies.

+ Comparative Analysis:

>>Competitive Edge:

Ukraine generally has a higher FIFA ranking and has demonstrated stronger performances in recent international tournaments compared to the Czech Republic.

Czech Republic has a rich footballing history and has produced many talented players but has been less successful in recent major tournaments compared to Ukraine.

>> Domestic Leagues:

Ukraine’s Premier League is highly competitive and features some well-known clubs that perform well in European competitions. Shakhtar Donetsk and Dynamo Kyiv are strong teams with significant international experience.

Czech Republic’s Fortuna Liga is competitive within its region and has strong clubs, but it doesn’t have the same level of international profile as Ukraine’s top clubs.

 

+Conclusion:

Both the Czech Republic and Ukraine have strong footballing traditions and competitive leagues, but there are notable differences in their recent performances and international profiles. Ukraine generally holds an edge in recent international success and league competitiveness, largely due to its strong domestic clubs and higher FIFA ranking. The Czech Republic has a rich football history and a well-regarded domestic league, with a focus on technical skill and youth development. Both countries are important footballing nations in Eastern Europe, each contributing to the region’s footballing landscape in unique ways.

 

I think there were three goals up.

UEFA Nations League / England vs Germany

Analysis:

The two sides are preparing for Nations League action on Monday when England take on Germany.

 

England

England won’t want a repeat of their last result here after a 1-0 Nations League defeat in their last game at the hands of Italy. A common trait of recent England games is the high number of scores with a nil in them. Taking their previous six matches leading up to this one, in 5 of them a wager on "Both Teams to Score" would have lost. Such a trend won’t necessarily be sustained into this next game, though.

 

Germany

Germany have been a threat going forward in the lead-up to this encounter, scoring 9 goals in their previous 6 matches. Having said that, Germany have had their own issues at the back, also conceding in 6 of those same clashes.

 

Verdict:

We’re thinking that Germany may not find it easy to register a score against this England team who we think should get a goal themselves and run out victorious. That’s why our selection here is for a narrow 1-0 victory for England at the end of the 90 minutes.

 

Home win

UEFA Nations League / Italy vs England

 

 

Analysis:

There is Nations League action happening on Friday as Italy will be taking on England.

 

Italy

Matches with Italy have usually been exciting affairs of late with high scoring being a real hallmark. Over their past 6 games alone, the sum total of 20 goals have been scored for both teams combined (at an average of 3.33 goals per game) with 8 of them belonging to Italy.

 

England

Gareth Southgate's England have seen their efforts on goal rewarded a total of 6 times throughout their previous 6 matches. The total of goals that have been scored against them during the equivalent period adds up to 7.

 

Verdict:

We’ve got the feeling that England and Italy could both end up scoring in what appears to be a good match-up, with little separating these two teams. A draw is a real possibility, as we are expecting there to be little between them. We’re therefore tipping a tight encounter with a score draw after 90 minutes.

 

Draw

 

UEFA Nations League - Slovakia vs Azerbaijan Match Preview

 

 

Analysis:

Slovakia will be faced with Azerbaijan on UEFA Nations League League C Group 3 on Thursday.

 

Slovakia

Slovakia have been relegated from second tier after getting four points only. However, on League C, although they managed to beat Belarus and Azerbaijan both 1-0 on the road, they lost to Kazakhstan twice. Now they rank 2nd on group table with 6 points only. To be mentioned, Kazakhstan will host Belarus a few hours earlier than this game. Once Kazakhstan successfully defeats Belarus, it will be useless for Slovakia to win this game, so the team's morale possibly depends on the result of Kazakhstan VS Belarus.

 

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan have only picked up 1 win, 1 draw and 2 loss in the previous four rounds, ranking second to the last now and only 2 points above of Belarus. Their only winning result is the 2-0 home victory over Belarus last round.

 

Prediction:

The difference in strength between these two teams is still relatively large, I will follow the odds to support Slovakia here. Also, judging from the weak attack in the previous rounds, there should not be many goals.

 

Pick: Slovakia to win

 

O/U Pick: Under 2.5 goals

UEFA Nations League - Belgium FC vs Wales FC

 

 

Analysis:

Belgium and Wales will have a nation league game at Den Dreef Stadium on Thursday.

 

Belgium

Belgium suffered a 1-4 defeat against the Netherlands in the opening group game. However, Belgium quickly relieved their load by thrashing Poland 6-1 in the second round. After that, they accumulate four points from the next two games, putting them two points behind the group's top-place team, Netherlands.

 

Wales

The Welsh team is currently threatened with relegation because they have only one point from their first four games in this group. What's worse, Joe Allen and Ben Davies will possibly be absent due to injuries and Gareth Bale is not in form because he has play a MLS game on Monday.

 

Verdict:

Beligium have not been defeated by Wales since 2021. Besides, Belgium have the home advantage. According to above, Belgium are more likely to win.

 

Belgium

 

BTTS

 

Under 2.5

UEFA Nations League - Scotland FC vs Ukraine FC

 

 

Analysis:

Hampden Park will witness a game between Scotland and Ukraine.

 

Scotland

They are second in the group. To move to League A, they must have a winning streak in their upcoming games. Che Adams, John McGinn, and Stuart Armstrong are in the squad, and the team valued a total of €339 million.

 

Ukraine

Despite not having a home advantage this season, they have played better than expected, going 2W-1D. Now they rank at the top of Group 1, League B. They will upgrade to League A as long as they take three points from Scotland in the coming game.

 

Verdict:

With one point separating them, the two teams are vying for first place. Since Ukraine had the psychological advantage because they defeated Scotland 1-3 in their previous match, it is expected that Ukraine will triumph once more.

 

Pick: 2

 

UEFA Nations League - Iceland vs Israel Prediction

 

 

Analysis:

Lagardersvaunur Stadium will witness a game of Group B, League B of UEFA Nations League.

 

Iceland

They got a 0-1 away win from San Marino in the last friendly game. It has been seven months since their last victory. There is a lack of talented players in the team. The total value of the team is just €23.18m.

 

Israel

In the last game, they defeated Albania, ranking the top of Group B, League B, with two points ahead of Iceland. They focus more on offence, with 4 scoring goals and 3 conceding goals totally in group fixtures.

 

Verdict:

Israel have never been defeated by Iceland in the past, which take the upper hand. Besides, Iceland are not in form while Israel are ambitious. Considering that Israel are weak in defence, we believe both team to score and a narrow away win.

 

Predict: Under 2.5

UEFA Nations League- Ukraine vs Armenia

 

Pick:1x2   Ukraine  @1.22

 

Analysis:

The match between Ukraine vs Armenia for the UEFA Nations League competition is scheduled to be played on 11 June, 2022. The match kicks off at 14:00 UK time. It will take place at the Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz, in Łódź.

 

Ukraine

Ukraine are on a run of one defeat in 10 games since Euro 2020. A 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday meant the Ukraine bounced back brilliantly from the disappointment of failing to qualify for the World Cup after losing their play-off to Wales. Each of his four wins have come away from home, and this match is being played at a neutral venue in Poland due to the war in Ukraine.

 

Armenia

Armenia have had a meteoric rise of late, earning promotions in both Nations League campaigns so far, but they remain as low as 92nd place in the FIFA rankings. That is down to a poor run of just two wins in 13 games, with each of those victories coming at home. On the road, they have lost five of the last seven and are winless in eight.

 

Verdict

The Blue and Yellows have never lost to Armenia, winning five of their eight meetings, although they have not faced each other since 2003. I predict that Ukraine will win this game with at least two goals in the 90 minutes.

UEFA Nations League - San Marino Vs Malta Prediction

 

 

Pick:1x2   Malta  @1.25

 

Analysis:

San Marino Vs Malta will kickoff on 5 June at Stadio Olimpico San Marino.

 

San Marino

San Marino lost against Estonia in their last match, losing the Nations League D clash with 2-0 score line. San Marino have not won any of their last 20 matches. They have lost 18 of their past 20 matches across all competitions. They are currently in a very poor form.

 

Malta

Malta last Europe World Cup Qualifiers clash was against Slovakia and the game ended in a 6-0 loss. They have earned 3 wins, yielded 12 defeats and 5 draws in previous 20 matches. In their previous 10 away matches they managed to get 1 wins, 6 defeats and 3 draws.

 

Verdict: Hopefully, Malta should be able to win this game.

 

PICK: X2