UEFA Nations League Betting Preview, Friday 11 October
Friday night football on the international stage continues as we take a closer look at two compelling UEFA Nations League clashes in League A Group 3. As always, we offer key insights and betting options for you to consider.
Let’s first take a look at the current outright markets. Following their European Championship triumph, Spain lead the betting as favourites at 15/4. Hot on their heels are Portugal at 9/2, while Germany and France are both priced at 11/2. Italy is also in contention at 7/1, with the rest of the field available at odds of 10/1 or higher.
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BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA v GERMANY– Click here to bet
These sides have been placed in League A Group 3 alongside Netherlands and Hungary.
Bosnia & Herzegovina will host Germany at Bilino Polje Stadium on Friday, in what promises to be a captivating clash between two teams in contrasting form. Bosnia, currently 3rd in the group standings, are still searching for their first win in the tournament. The Golden Lilies opened with a heavy 5-2 defeat away to the Netherlands, followed by a goalless draw at home against Hungary. With just 1 point from their two games, the Dragons will be desperate to avoid another early setback, as defeat in Zenica would leave their hopes of progressing hanging by a thread. Having failed to score against Hungary, Bosnia will need to adopt a more aggressive approach if they are to keep pace with a formidable German side.
Germany have made an impressive start to their UEFA Nations League campaign, with Julian Nagelsmann’s men sitting atop the group standings, having secured 4 points from a possible 6. They opened their campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over Hungary, followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw away to the Netherlands on Matchday two. Die Mannschaft return to action this Friday, aiming to take maximum points against a Bosnian side struggling for form. Averaging 3.5 goals per game in the tournament so far, Germany are in devastating shape heading into what looks like a potentially one-sided affair.
Head-to-Head
These two sides have met only twice before, with Germany securing a win and a draw. Their most recent encounter came in 2010, when Germany claimed a 3-1 victory in an international friendly in Frankfurt.
Betting
Bosnia & Herzegovina 9/1
Draw 5/1
Germany 2/7
Prediction
I believe that anything less than a comfortable victory for the visitors would be a genuine surprise. Bosnia, struggling in attack, is likely to find it difficult to match the quality and pace that Germany brings to the table. While Bosnia may aim to hold out for a point, an early lead for Germany could quickly turn sour for the hosts, potentially opening the floodgates.
Suggested Bet: Handicap, Germany -1.5 at 15/20
HUNGARY v NETHERLANDS– Click here to bet
These sides have been placed in League A Group 3 alongside Germany and Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Languishing at the bottom of the group with 1 point, Hungary began their UEFA Nations League campaign on a challenging note, suffering a devastating 5-0 defeat away to Germany on Match day 1. The Hungarians managed to secure their first point of the campaign with a 0-0 draw against Bosnia & Herzegovina in Week 2—a fixture they certainly targeted for maximum points in Budapest. However, not all is doom and gloom, as the Tricolours boast a formidable record on Hungarian soil, currently unbeaten in 11 matches, securing 9 wins and 2 draws, and keeping 7 clean sheets in the process. Friday’s clash against the Dutch, however, will serve as their toughest test to date—an encounter they can ill afford to lose, given their lack of points on the log and their inferior goal difference.
The Netherlands have had a strong start to their UEFA Nations League campaign, beginning with a dominant 5-2 performance against Bosnia & Herzegovina, followed by an entertaining 2-2 draw against Germany in Amsterdam. This marked their home legs as a success, with four points from a possible six. On Friday, they will embark on their first away game in Budapest, where ‘Die Oranje’ will be keen to demonstrate their strength on the road. With a superior record against the Hungarians, Ronald Koeman’s side will be aiming for their tenth consecutive win over the Tricolours—a result they will be eager to secure to keep pace with Germany, as both teams vie for the top spot. Averaging 3.5 goals per game in the UEFA Nations League, the Dutch have also been impressive on the road, netting an average of 2.8 goals in their last five competitive away matches.
Head-to-Head
These sides have met 17 times in total, with Netherlands dominating those stats with 10 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats. The last encounter between them dates back to 2013, when Netherlands secured an 8-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier in Amsterdam.
Betting
Hungary 4/1
Draw 16/5
Netherlands 4/6
Prediction
Hungary’s 0-0 result against Bosnia & Herzegovina was the first time they have failed to score at home in their last 12 outings. The Dutch are 4/6 favourites, and rightfully so. However, at that price, a chance is taken on the hosts to return to scoring form, as well as on the visitors to secure their 10th consecutive win over Hungary.
Suggested Bet: Result And Both Teams To Score, Netherlands And Yes at 23/10
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