Italy vs Belgium betting tips 5 September 2013 Euro U21 Qualifiers By Neuro

Italy vs Belgium betting tips 5 September 2013 Euro U21 Qualifiers: "Italy will try to improve their image in these qualification, although it could be said that they did very well in the previous Euro that was held in Israel earlier this season. Italian side earned the silver medal by losing to much more dominant Spain in the finals with the result of 2:4, team that looked way more dominant to all the other competing sides in the tournament."

After the European championship ended, Italian side played only one match as a preparation for the new qualifying stages, as they won with the 4:1 result away to Slovenia back in August. With two goals from penalty kicks by Crisetig and one conceded, they were 2:1 up in the first halftime, while the exclusion of home side player Teixeira made their job easy in the second half, as Belotti and Improta scored two more for the final 4:1 victory. Their target for tonight’s game is getting the three points, as the qualifying group might become quite tough one with Serbian squad also playing quite an important role in it. With Crisetig, Longo, Belotti in their offensive line, Italian side should have much worries when scoring goals is about in tonight’s game.Belgium, on the other side, failed to claim their spot in the previous European championship for Under 21 years of age, but have already made a right step in the qualifications for a next one. They have won over Cyprus 2:0 at home in the first round, with goals from Mpoku in third minute and Lestienne in 54th from the penalty kick.

Overall, visitors from Cyprus didn’t stand a chance in the game and the victory was fully deserved. Later on, Belgium had a 1:1 draw at home playing against Israel in a friendly match back in August. No doubt that they are coming for a positive result here, which would be even a draw for them, while the nation hopes for a qualification this time as the roster has some very talented players such as defensive midfielder Malanda (Waregem, on loan from Wolfsburg), offensive midfielders Ferreira-Carrasco (from Monaco), Mpoku (from Standard), Hazard (Waregem, on loan from Chelsea) and strikers like Bruno (Anderlecht) and Batshuayi (Standard), team that overall actually individually looks better than the Italian on the paper.

Italy has scored in their last 25 official matches.

Belgium has scored in their last 15 official matches.

Italy remains at least slight favorite, but offensive power of guests can’t be neglected here as both teams to score looks like the safest option in a more tight game than the bookmakers are predicting.

Bet: Both teams to score

Lithuania vs Finland betting tips 5 September 2013 Euro U21 Qualifiers By Neuro

Lithuania vs Finland betting tips 5 September 2013 Euro U21 Qualifiers: "Lithuania made a quite a positive start into the new qualifying competition for European championship as they have a 2-1-0 record so far, but are also one of rare nations that have played three matches already. Still, their opponents were weaker ones and it’s still to be seen what they can do against strongest side in the group – England."

However, after two victories and a draw, their target is now getting the second position and a chance to play in play-off round where they could search for the final surprise. Their victories came over San Marino (1:0 away and 2:1 at home), while they drew on the road against Finland 2:2. Still, Lithuanians showed a positive face in that game too, leading 2:1 all the way till the 90th minute when they conceded the goal and had to get back home with a point only. In comparison to previous matches, defensive midfielder Ovidiujus Verbickas (from Zenit second team) is back after not playing in the last game, while striker Kazlauskas (from Atlantas) is about to serve suspension today.Finland has also made quite a right step into the qualifications, as they are coming from a 5:1 victory over Wales away from home, earned in their second match in the group. First one, as described, saw them drawing 2:2 at home against Lithuanians. In a previous game against Wales, they made a strong appearance with four goals scored in the first half when everything was decided.

With three goals from Vayrynen, guests took an important victory that bounced back them to the qualifying race after they drawn to Lithuanians. Just as their opponents tonight, they also have a goal of reaching the second position in the group that might give them the chance of earning a play-off spot. Most of their players do play in the domestic league and are having important role in their clubs, which is one of the positive sides for Finnish football. Left back Hoivala is not calculated into squad due to injury, while the team has no other absentees.

Last three matches between these two sides ended with four or more goals.

Both teams are entering this match with a boosted morale and will search for victory that would be a great step towards getting the second position in the group. Open match is expected where both sides will find the net, just like in their previous recent encounters.

Bet: Over 2.5 goals 

Serbia vs Cyprus betting tips 5 September 2013 Euro U21 Qualifiers By Neuro

Serbia vs Cyprus betting tips 5 September 2013 Euro U21 Qualifiers: "Serbia didn’t find their way to the previous European Championship held in Israel, although they were pretty regular at that level in previous years. However, with a new generation stepping up, they have remained with the same targets which will be qualifying for the Euro this time, although the group won’t be easy at all with the biggest rivals being Italy and Belgium"

Having that in mind, Serbian side have no much space for mistakes as every setback might be a crucial one. Still, they have entered the qualification phase in a best possible way, with a 4:1 victory at home over FYR Macedonia back in August. All five goals were scored in the second half as Djurdjevic opened the scoreline in 48th minute, with Jojic adding the second one in 58th while the guests reduced few minutes later. Even so, home side proved to be much more stronger with two more goals, from Mrkela and Stojiljkovic in last twenty minutes of the game. In front of tonight’s game, there is no other option for the home side but new three points, while the stands will be empty due to UEFA punishment.Cyprus, on the other side, doesn’t have much of a history when speaking about youth teams and their chances of reaching something positive into this group are minimal ones once again. They have already played two matches in this qualifying phase, losing 2:0 to Belgium, but have bounced back with a 3:0 victory over Northern Ireland at home.

Things to be even better for them, they got a victory in a friendly match against Romania 2:0 on the road back in August. Still, it’s hard to see them managing to compete against three top teams in the group (Italy, Serbia and Belgium). One of the main reasons for Cypriot youth teams not having enough quality to compete with the best European sides is that their domestic league is full of foreign players and young, domestic players are often not even given a proper chance in their teams. However, the team hopes for a positive result, which surely would be a draw too, although reality might bite them back tonight.

Home side should be able to get a two goal difference even in the worst scenario, as they are once again full of the players who are playing abroad in some of the best European leagues, which is a huge difference in comparison to modest Cypriot side.

Bet: Serbia -1.5 Asian handicap 

Nautico vs Vasco da Gama betting tips 5 September Brazil Serie A By Neuro

Nautico vs Vasco da Gama betting tips 5 September Brazil Serie A: "Nautico is coming from a narrow 1:0 defeat at home against Sao Paulo, although they had every chance to get much more positive result playing with a man more from 60th minute of the match while the result was still a goalless one. However, guests have scored in 72nd minute a goal by Aloisio and got all three points, while the overall performances were quite an equal one."

However, home side can only be disappointed after the game, as they once again failed to score a goal, having the worst attacking lineup in the league, while, with this defeat they continue run without a victory which now goes to seven games, while they are having five consecutive defeats. Bigger problem in front of this game, is that they are awaiting Vasco da Gama only 48 hours after the match against Sao Paulo and fatigue will surely be one of their biggest problems. With only eight points earned out of sixteen matches, they are eleven points behind the safe zone and no doubt, their season is most likely to become even worse.

Striker Joao Paulo (2/0) and defender Luis Felix (4/0) remain injured, while central defender Joao Felipe (11/0) returns to the original lineup as he wasn’t eligible to play against Sao Paulo due the their loan deal.Vasco da Gama once again showed their defensive problems in last round’s match, as they are coming from a 5:3 defeat away to Cruzeiro last weekend. They managed to tie the score twice in the first halftime getting a 3:3 result, but have lost the match with two more goals conceded in the second half of the match.

It was their fourth consecutive match in championship without a victory, as the team counts only one in last eight rounds and no doubt that tonight’s game might determine their rest of the season. The team is struggling not to enter the relegation zone, as they are currently at 15th position with a point more than relegating team and a match less. In case of a victory tonight, they would escape once again to a safe points distance and that’s their target for the match. Injured are midfielders Guinazu (1/0) and Sandro Silva (11/0), while left back Yotun (8/0) is with national team of Peru. Central defender Vaz (12/3) is suspended, while midfielder Ken (14/2) comes back to the team after not being eligible to play the last match as he is on loan from Cruzeiro.

Nautico have lost their last five matches in league.

Nautico didn’t score in five of their last six matches in league.

Disregarding all the problems Vasco has at the moment, they are still much more relaxed and match better offensive team than their hosts. Their players score goals much more easily and that’s whole philosophy for this game. Nautico struggles in every single game and tonight’s shouldn’t be different.

Bet: Vasco da Gama 0 Asian handicap

Accumulator Betting Tips for Friday's International Football Acca Tips By Alex Peace on 4th Sep, 2013

Accumulator Betting Tips for Friday's International Football Acca Tips: "This Friday see’s the first round of European World Cup Qualifying fixtures of the new season and this five-fold accumulator."

It may not be as exciting as the Premier League but that doesn’t mean there isn’t value to be had when it comes to betting!

Please note: I’ve left out the silly short odds of 1/9 etc. Seem too much of a risk for such low odds! Would love to know the odds when Northern Ireland beat Spain away!

Saturday Accumulator Tip: 

Kazakhstan to beat Faroe Islands 8/15:  

First up are Kazakhstan (cue Borat joke), they take on The Faroe Islands. Kazakhstan are no world beaters but are a damn sight better than the Faroe Islands. The Faroe’s have lost eleven games in a row including 4-0 to Northern Ireland back in 2011, just gauge how bad they really are. This hand in hand with just 4 away wins in their competitive history, means they should have no hope here. The Kazaks are slightly better with three wins in their last eleven matches. At home, Kazakhstan should dismiss Faroe Island pretty easily.

Bosnia to beat Slovakia: 8/15:

Next are in-form Bosnia. Bosnia top their qualifying group after six games with five wins and a draw. They have won all three of their home games and scored 23 goals and conceded just 3 in their group. They take on a very average Slovakia side. They sit third in the group with nine points from their six games. Slovakia are without a win in three in qualifying and Bosnia’s quality players like Dzeko and Begovic should mean they have too much for Slovakia.

Italy to beat Bulgaria: 7/20:

The top two in group B go head to head here and group leaders Italy should tighten their grip on top spot by beating Bulgaria. Italy are unbeaten in qualifying with four wins and two draws and the quality at their disposal has been on show. Bulgaria are also unbeaten but are struggling to win games with four draws and two wins and have drawn three of their last four. Italy at home should deal Bulgaria their first defeat, they have bags of quality with the likes of Pirlo in should have too much for Bulgaria.

Croatia to beat Serbia 9/5:

The highest odds in the accumulator comes from Serbia v Croatia but there seems to be huge amounts of value here. Croatia have managed to amass 17 points from their 7 games so far with five wins a draw and a defeat. Serbia may be just a spot behind them but they are nine points adrift. Croatia have been hugely impressive on the road, winning two and drawing one of their fixtures. The Serbs lost 3-0 at home last time out against Belgium and their only wins in the group have been against Scotland and Wales. Croatia may have lost against Scotland last time out but will be very eager to bounce back and should do against a stuttering Serbia side.

Belgium to beat Scotland 8/11 :

Finally, Belgium. A group of players on everyone’s lips, with talented in every area. The Belgians top the group with six wins and a draw to their name and have won all three games on the road. Scotland’s hopes of qualification are all but dead and they have won just once in qualifying. A team with the likes of Lukaku, Hazard and Benteke at its disposal should easily beat Scotland and move a step closer to the World Cup in Brazil. 

Accumulator Odds: 14/1

Football Betting Tips England U21 v Moldova U21 Prediction and Free Tips By Andrew Clark

Football Betting Tips England U21 v Moldova U21 Prediction and Free Tips: "England Under 21’s play Moldova Under 21’s on Thursday night as they look to banish the memories of a disastrous summer in Israel."

With Gareth Southgate now in charge it is a new ear for the England U21 side following the European Under 21 Championships in the summer where they were beaten in all three matches, scoring just one goal.

The pressure obviously got to them in Israel and Stuart Pearce has since been relieved of his duties as boss so this new qualifying campaign is the ideal opportunity to the England youngsters to right the wrongs of last summer.

England beat Scotland 6-0 in a recent friendly and that should give them the confidence to get back to competitive winning ways here. They are a short price to win this match with the bookies at odds of 1/16  the draw is 11/1 and Moldova are 55/1 with Bet Victor to pull off a shock.

With a much changed squad from the one that went to Israel Southgate has said he is happy with the new faces and looking forward to the challenge ahead.

“It’s always the case with a new qualification period that there’s a new group of players coming through and one or two who have played in the side previously.

“This time, with a different group of staff and for myself and Steve Holland, it’s been a fresh challenge and we’ve really enjoyed it.

“The guys that are here have been very bright in training and we’re actually spoilt for choice in several areas of the field.

“It’s a shame for the lads that aren’t here but we’re looking forward to seeing the guys that are here play on Thursday night.” 

Norwich’s Nathan Redmond and Manchester United man Wilfred Zaha should both get starts on Thursday night while Harry Kane and Conor Wickham will likely battle it out for a place up front. Wilfred Zaha looks a decent bet at odds of 5/1 to score the first goal of the match. His direct style is sure to worry the Moldova defence and he will like his chances of scoring.

Usually when we tip on England under 21 matches the staple is to go with England to win to nil but this time the price is too short at 8/13 so instead we need to look to the handicap markets or the ‘to win both halves’ market. England are 5/6 to do this and in a match where it is difficult to see Moldova scoring that looks a great price.

Finally look at the correct score market for an attractive price, 3-0 is 11/2 but we are siding with a 4-0 England win at odds of 7/1.

England U21 v Moldova U21 Betting Tips

England to win both halves – 5/6

England to win 4-0 – 7/1

Wilfred Zaha to score first – 5/1

Friday's International Football Fixtures and Latest Betting Tips By That's a Goal

Friday's International Football Fixtures and Latest Betting Tips: "A crucial round of European World Cup 2016 qualifiers take place on Friday night with England facing a must win clash with Moldova at Wembley."

Elsewhere around Europe Spain and France will look to consolidate their positions in first and second place in Group I with wins over Finland and Georgia and the Neterlands can all but secure their passage to Brazil with a win over Estonia if Hungary and Romania slip up.

Germany face a crunch match against rivals Austria in Group C that could see them go eight points clear of their rivals but Sweden and the Republic of Ireland are currently level on points with Austria so they will be looking to at least avoid defeat in berlin.

Group A looks like s shootout for top spot between Belgium and Croatia, both face tough away matches. Belgium are in Scotland and Croatia face a tough trip to rivals Serbia.

Group F is finely balanced and Portugal will need to win in Northern Ireland to hold on to pole position with Russia facing a banker home match with Luxembourg. Third placed Israel are not in action until next week.

Any slip up in Group H from England will allow Ukraine right back into the reckoning who will pick up three points against San Marino while current group leaders Montenegro face a tough trip to Poland who themselves would have an outside chance of finishing in the top two with a victory.