Betting Tips: Wins to expect in this international break

The international break is upon us and players have traveled to represent their countries as they face crucial games. 

In this article, we will try to pick the countries that need points in their respective fixtures. 

Ireland v Portugal

Ireland are unbeaten in their last three World Cup qualifiers but 11 points behind Portugal will be a big task for the home side. 

Portugal trail Serbia by a point heading into the final two qualifiers. They face Serbia in their last game in a showdown for the top spot.

Portugal to win at 1.33 Odds 

Greece v Spain

Greece need to beat Spain on Thursday to have any chance of finishing second and are missing some key personnel on Thursday. 

Spain need to deal with Greece and make their last game with Sweden in the final game a cracker. 

Spain to win at 1.44 Odds 

Northern Ireland v Lithuania 

This is the battle of the two bottom countries in Group C. 

Lithuania are bottom with three points, with Northern Ireland two points better off.

Northern Ireland to win at 1.44 Odds 

Georgia v Sweden 

Sweden are two points clear of Spain and the match against Georgia is a must-win for them. 

Georgia picked up their first win of qualification with a surprise 2-1 win away to Kosovo last time out in Group B.

But Sweden should do enough to gain all 3 points. 

Sweden win at 1.40 Odds 

Romania v Iceland 

Romania sit in pole position for second place in Group J but Armenia and North Macedonia are breathing down their necks with a point each. 

Iceland are second from bottom in the group with two wins from eight matches.

It’s a must-win for Romania at 1.53 Odds 

Sulaiman Adebayo is a Nigerian-based sports journalist, FIFA accredited photographer and bet consultant.

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