Football Betting Tips

France won the reverse fixture 3-0 back in October and a repeat result could be on the cards here, as they have scored on average 2.6 goals per-game in qualifying and Azerbaijan have been conceding at the same rate.

This is a huge game that Ukraine have to win and Iceland cannot afford to lose. It could be cagey but an early goal may open the floodgates. This will also be the third meeting between these sides in just under 18 months and both teams have scored in the last two clashes. Iceland are yet to draw a blank in this qualification cycle, scoring 13 goals in total, while only France and Belgium have kept clean sheets against Ukraine across their last 17 games. With Iceland struggling on their travels, back Ukraine to edge a must-win game for them.

This match features two in-form sides who score frequently and concede often. Cordoba have scored in 18 of their last 19 league games, while Deportivo have seen seven of their 13 matches pass the 2.5-goal mark. Both teams’ recent form points towards another high-scoring encounter.

At least four goals have been scored in five of Israel’s seven World Cup qualifiers and also in four of Moldova’s seven World Cup qualifiers. Both teams are eliminated and have nothing to play for, so an open contest is anticipated.

Italy have scored at least two goals in their last six international matches – all wins – and will be out to avenge a 3-0 defeat in Oslo which put a major dent in their qualifying bid.  Norway have conceded in three of their last four games – against Moldova, New Zealand and Estonia, so could easily ship a couple in a defeat in Milan to an improved Italy side.

Both sides are struggling defensively, but they’ve each created more chances than their goal tallies would suggest. Zaragoza have conceded 12 times across their six home games, while Huesca have conceded 11 across their first six on the road. Back both sides to score for the fifth time in six meetings.

Hungary have conceded 16 goals across their nine matches in 2025, while they’ve shipped 27 across their previous 15 games since last September. The Republic of Ireland have lost their last two trips, but after a couple of morale-boosting wins they can cause problems in this showdown for second.

Gareth: Eibar are among the worst away sides in the Spanish second tier, while Gijon have secured 13 of their 19 points this term at home.

Tom: Five of the six goals that Serbia have conceded at home in qualifying came against England. They’ve got a strong home record in recent years, so back them for a routine win over a poor Latvia side.

Alex: Burgos can go top with a win at second-bottom Mirandes, with the hosts losing four of their last six matches. Burgos have won three of their last four on the road, so back them for the points.

Jamie: Italy have won all five games under Gennaro Gattuso, scoring 18 times. Back them to finish on a high against a Norway side, with the playoffs looming.

Hungary have conceded 16 goals across their nine matches in 2025, while they’ve shipped 27 across their previous 15 games since last September. The Republic of Ireland have lost their last two trips, but after a couple of morale-boosting wins they can cause problems in this showdown for second.

Portugal won the reverse fixture 5-0 and they should be able to secure their World Cup spot with a victory and a clean sheet against an Armenia outfit who have failed to score in four of their five qualifiers (W1, L4)

This is a huge game that Ukraine have to win and Iceland cannot afford to lose. It could be cagey but an early goal may open the floodgates. This will also be the third meeting between these sides in just under 18 months and both teams have scored in the last two clashes. Iceland are yet to draw a blank in this qualification cycle, scoring 13 goals in total, while only France and Belgium have kept clean sheets against Ukraine across their last 17 games so goals at both ends looks likely.

At least three goals have been scored in eight of Italy’s last 10 matches and also in eight of Norway’s last nine competitive contests. Italy need to win 9-0 to knock Norway out of the automatic qualifying spot, which is unlikely to happen, but an open game is anticipated.

Hungary have conceded 16 goals across their nine matches in 2025, while they’ve shipped 27 across their previous 15 games since last September. The Republic of Ireland have lost their last two trips, but after a couple of morale-boosting wins they can cause problems in this showdown for second.

This is a huge game that Ukraine have to win and Iceland cannot afford to lose. It could be cagey but an early goal may open the floodgates. This will also be the third meeting between these sides in just under 18 months and both teams have scored in the last two clashes. Iceland are yet to draw a blank in this qualification cycle, scoring 13 goals in total, while only France and Belgium have kept clean sheets against Ukraine across their last 17 games so goals at both ends looks likely.

Both sides are struggling defensively, but they’ve each created more chances than their goal tallies would suggest. Zaragoza have conceded 12 times across their six home games, while Huesca have conceded 11 across their first six on the road. Back both sides to score for the fifth time in six meetings.

Varga has scored in six of his last seven games for club and country, while he’s netted five times in his last five outings for Hungary, failing to score only once. He struck twice against Portugal at home, while he scored two minutes into the reverse fixture in Dublin.

Rafael Leao could come into the starting side in the absence of the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo and he can make an impact with an anytime effort., The AC Milan forward had four goals and an assist in five games for his club before the international break so he is in form and he can add to his international tally on Sunday.

Erling Haaland has scored 53 goals in 47 appearances for Norway, including 19 in his last 10 caps.

Hungary have conceded 16 goals across their nine matches in 2025, while they’ve shipped 27 across their previous 15 games since last September. The Republic of Ireland have lost their last two trips, but after a couple of morale-boosting wins they can cause problems in this showdown for second.

Almeria have strong home form, winning their last four La Liga 2 matches and five of their last seven overall. They have scored in 31 of their last 33 league games and are unbeaten in seven. Cadiz, meanwhile, have one win in seven and continue to struggle, especially away from home.

Gijon look strong at home and Eibar have yet to win away, losing five of six road games. Gijon have six wins this season and score well against bottom-half visitors. Eibar’s poor away form, limited goals and recent struggles make the hosts the standout selection to take all three points.

This match features two in-form sides who score frequently and concede often. Cordoba have scored in 18 of their last 19 league games, while Deportivo have seen seven of their 13 matches pass the 2.5-goal mark. Both teams’ recent form points towards another high-scoring encounter.

Both sides are struggling defensively, but they’ve each created more chances than their goal tallies would suggest. Zaragoza have conceded 12 times across their six home games, while Huesca have conceded 11 across their first six on the road. Back both sides to score for the fifth time in six meetings.

This is a huge game that Ukraine have to win and Iceland cannot afford to lose. It could be cagey but an early goal may open the floodgates. This will also be the third meeting between these sides in just under 18 months and both teams have scored in the last two clashes. Iceland are yet to draw a blank in this qualification cycle, scoring 13 goals in total, while only France and Belgium have kept clean sheets against Ukraine across their last 17 games. With Iceland struggling on their travels, back Ukraine to edge a must-win game for them.

This match features two in-form sides who score frequently and concede often. Cordoba have scored in 18 of their last 19 league games, while Deportivo have seen seven of their 13 matches pass the 2.5-goal mark. Both teams’ recent form points towards another high-scoring encounter.

Mirandes and Burgos look set for a tight contest. Burgos sit higher in the table, but recent form for both sides points to a low-scoring match. Mirandes have struggled lately, while Burgos have been solid on the road. The overall patterns suggest a controlled game with fewer than three goals.

At least four goals have been scored in five of Israel’s seven World Cup qualifiers and also in four of Moldova’s seven World Cup qualifiers. Both teams are eliminated and have nothing to play for, so an open contest is anticipated.

At least three goals have been scored in eight of Italy’s last 10 matches and also in eight of Norway’s last nine competitive contests. Italy need to win 9-0 to knock Norway out of the automatic qualifying spot, which is unlikely to happen, but an open game is anticipated.

Israel beat Moldova 4-0 at the same venue In September but they have a slightly weaker squad now and may have to settle for a 3-1 win this time. Israel have shipped 13 goals in their last three qualifiers while Moldova have scored in their last three away games, albeit only once on each occasion.

Italy have scored at least two goals in their last six international matches – all wins – and will be out to avenge a 3-0 defeat in Oslo which put a major dent in their qualifying bid.  Norway have conceded in three of their last four games – against Moldova, New Zealand and Estonia, so could easily ship a couple in a 2-1 Milan defeat here.