We take a look at two of the Friday night European qualifiers and suggest a bet in each game.
SWEDEN vs SWITZERLAND
Sweden are currently 3rd in Group B with a draw and a loss in their opening two games. They opened their campaign with a 2-2 draw against Slovenia away, conceding the equaliser in the 90th minute. They then started 13/20 favourites away to Kosovo but were beaten 2-0.
Switzerland top Group B with 6 points from their opening two matches. They beat Kosovo 4-0 at home in their first game and followed that up with a 3-0 home win over Slovenia.
Head-to-Head
These sides last met in the World Cup in 2018 when Sweden won 1-0.
Betting
Sweden 2.45
Draw 3.50
Switzerland 2.90
Verdict
The bookies are expecting a close match but based on what I have seen to-date, Switzerland are the value here to grab an away win and keep their 100% record intact.
BET: Switzerland win at 2.90
NORTHERN IRELAND vs SLOVAKIA
These teams are currently 1st and 2nd in Group A.
Northern Ireland are in 2nd with one win and one loss in their opening two games. They beat Luxembourg 3-1 on the road in their opener but were then beaten 3-1 by Germany in Germany.
Slovakia opened their campaign with a 2-0 home win over Germany, a game where they started 6/1 underdogs. They were then away to Luxembourg where they were the 8/10 favourites and delivered 1-0.
Head-to-Head
These sides last met in Euro 2020 where Slovakia won 2-1.
Betting
Northern Ireland 2.65
Draw 3.05
Slovakia 3.05
Verdict
Both of Northern Ireland’s opening games have been high scoring with each team finding the net and I am going to back that trend to continue.
BET: Both teams to score, yes, at 2.07
For betting go to www.wsb.co.za
Note: All prices correct at the time of writing but are subject to change
