Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Two of La Liga's most prolific sides meet in a local derby in the Spanish capital this weekend and there should be interest in opposing a clean sheet

Real Madrid welcome Rayo Vallecano to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday night as Carlo Ancelotti’s men look for the win which would send them to the top of the Liga table.

Los Blancos have been unconvincing in front of their own fans in recent weeks with the side recording consecutive 0-0 draws at home in the league for the first time since 1996.

Rayo, meanwhile, have been in sensational form and a win against their more illustrious neighbours would move them to within a point of Real Madrid.

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano latest odds

The Bernabeu outfit are unbeaten at home in the league since January and bet365 price Real Madrid at 1/3 (1.33) to record another win this weekend.

Rayo have picked up 16 of their 20 points at home, with their solitary win on the road coming in Bilbao at the end of September.

Andoni Iraola’s Rayo can be backed at 7/1 (8.00) to record their first win away to Real Madrid in 25 years, with the draw offered at 9/2 (5.50).

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano first goalscorer

Karim Benzema has been in sensational scoring form this season and La Liga’s most prolific marksman can be backed at 13/5 (3.60) to open the scoring this weekend as he did in the midweek win over Shakhtar Donetsk.

Vinicius Junior is Madrid’s second-top scorer this term and in the form of his life, with the young Brazilian priced at 5/1 (6.00) ahead of Marco Asensio and Eden Hazard who are both offered at 7/1 (8.00).

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Radamel Falcao has proved to be an extraordinary signing for Rayo with the veteran Colombian already netting four times and offered at 17/2 (9.50) to score first at the Bernabeu.

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano preview

Rayo head to the Bernabeu full of confidence, a newly-promoted side playing well, creating chances, and scoring goals.

The addition of Falcao has proved a masterstroke, although other players such as winger Alvaro Garcia and attacking midfielder Oscar Trejo are playing superbly.

Only three sides in La Liga have scored more goals than Rayo and they are a team whose incisive attacking can cause Madrid problems.

Los Blancos have kept just two clean sheets in their last seven games, with the likes of Sheriff Tiraspol, Shakhtar Donetsk, Mallorca and Celta Vigo all scoring on their visits to the Bernabeu this season. 

Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano tips & predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 4/5 (1.80) and looks like an unmissable selection for the game. 

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West Ham vs Liverpool: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams in prolific form, Al Hain-Cole expects another high-scoring encounter between Moyes' team and the Reds at the London Stadium

West Ham have the chance to leapfrog Liverpool in the Premier League table when the sides meet at the London Stadium on Sunday.

The Hammers have enjoyed an excellent start to the new campaign and are just two points adrift of their opponents in fourth position.

West Ham vs Liverpool latest odds

Having lost just one of their last 10 matches in all competitions, West Ham are available at 15/4 (4.75) with bet365 to continue their push up the table by pulling off a big win here.

However, Jurgen Klopp’s men have won eight and lost none of their last 10 meetings with this opposition and Liverpool are 4/6 (1.67) favourites to claim all three points yet again.

The hosts knocked Manchester City out of the Carabao Cup on penalties in their last home game, and you can get odds of 3/1 (4.0) on them holding another heavyweight opponent to a stalemate in this one.

West Ham vs Liverpool first goalscorer

Mohamed Salah is the obvious 3/1 (4.0) first goalscorer bet after scoring nine times in eight previous games against this opposition, with Sadio Mane priced at 11/2 (6.50) to extend his streak of five goals in seven matches with the opener.

Michail Antonio offers strong value at 7/1 (8.0) to break the deadlock against a team he has scored past five times in nine previous encounters, while Said Benrahma is available at 11/1 (12.00) following his two goals against Genk in midweek.

West Ham vs Liverpool preview

With so many in-form attacking players on display, another high-scoring game looks likely between two teams that have provided plenty of entertainment in recent meetings – seeing 38 goals scored in their last 10.

Having scored 19 times in their five league away games this season, the Reds will certainly back themselves to cause trouble for a defence that has conceded twice in three of their last four league matches on home soil.

However, after conceding two or more in three of their last five league games themselves, the visitors may also struggle to contain a West Ham team that has failed to score just once in 14 league fixtures.

West Ham vs Liverpool tips & predictions

All in all, odds of 6/5 (2.20) seem generous on over 3.5 goals being scored for the eighth meeting in 11 between David Moyes’ men and Liverpool.

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Republic of Ireland vs Portugal: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With plenty at stake for the visitors there should be serious interest in backing them to get among the goals when they visit the Irish capital

Republic of Ireland welcome Portugal to the Aviva Stadium on Thursday evening for their penultimate game in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group A.

It has been a disappointing campaign for Stephen Kenny’s men, who currently find themselves behind Luxembourg in the group and, with no hope of making the World Cup, the side will merely be out to try and restore some pride.

Portugal, meanwhile, have plenty on the line with Fernando Santos’ side desperate for a win to try and secure an automatic place at next year’s tournament.

Republic of Ireland vs Portugal latest odds

Portugal needed two goals in the last two minutes from Cristiano Ronaldo to salvage a 2-1 when they faced the Irish back in September and another success for the Euro 2016 champions is priced at 1/3 (1.33) with bet365.

Ireland, for their part, can be backed at 9/1 (10.00) with the draw at 15/4 (4.75).

Republic of Ireland vs Portugal first goalscorer

Ronaldo is understandably the clear favourite break the deadlock, with the most prolific player in the history of men’s international football offered at 5/2 (3.50) to score first.

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota comes next in the betting at 9/2 (5.50), while Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix is available at 11/2 (6.50).

James Collins is the shortest priced Irish player to score first at 12/1 (13.00).

Republic of Ireland vs Portugal preview

Portugal have enjoyed an almost perfect record in World Cup qualifying over the last five years, winning 14 of their 15 matches.

Their only slip-up came in a 2-2 draw in Serbia in March, a result which is currently costing them top spot in Group A.

Nevertheless, it is still in Portugal’s hands to win the group which they will do if they beat Ireland and Serbia in their last two matches.

There is plenty of motivation therefore for Ronaldo and co and, against an out-of-sorts Ireland team who have nothing to play for, there should be plenty of interest in backing the visitors to get among the goals.

Republic of Ireland vs Portugal tips & predictions

Portugal are offered at 6/4 (2.50) to score over 2.5 goals something they have done in three of their last four matches, while in the last year Ireland have conceded three goals against the likes of both Serbia and England.

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Greece vs Spain: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Euro 2004 winners have been scoring regularly and there is value in backing goals at both ends when they host La Roja this week in a crucial game

Spain travel to Athens on Thursday evening to face Greece in their penultimate game in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group B.

La Roja need two wins from their final two matches to guarantee a place in Qatar next year, while the Greeks need a win to keep alive their slim hopes of making the World Cup.

Greece vs Spain latest odds

The two sides met in March in Granada, playing out a 1-1 draw and another stalemate can be backed at 3/1 (4.00) with bet365.

Greece, for their part, are unbeaten in their last 10 home matches in all competitions and are offered at 15/2 (8.50) while Spain can be backed at 9/20 (1.45).

Greece vs Spain first goalscorer

Alvaro Morata is the shortest priced player to break the deadlock, with the 29-year-old available at 3/1 (4.00) ahead of newcomer Raul De Tomas at 4/1 (5.00) and Dani Olmo at 11/2 (6.50).

Greece’s top scorer in the competition is Anastasios Bakasetas with three goals and the Trabzonspor forward is priced at 14/1 (15.00).

Greece vs Spain preview

There is plenty of pressure on Luis Enrique’s side heading into this clash, with Spain knowing they have little margin for error. A strong showing in the Nations League Final Four last month will count for little if La Roja fail to secure top spot in the group, and it could be a nervy night in the Greek capital for the visitors.

Greece are not known for their attacking football but have been finding the back of the net regularly, scoring in nine of their last 10 games, including against the likes of Belgium, Switzerland, and Spain themselves.

Spain have kept just two clean sheets in their last eight games and, while they are clear favourites for the win, there could be some interest in opposing the visitors to keep a clean sheet.

Greece vs Spain tips & predictions

Both teams to score has paid out in the last four meetings between these nations is priced at a healthy looking 11/10 (2.10).

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Brazil vs Colombia: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Tite's side have been in impressive form during World Cup qualification, but the goals haven't always been flowing

Brazil aim to continue their extraordinary form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying when they host Colombia on Thursday.

Tite’s men have dominated the tournament from the start with the only points they have dropped in 11 matches coming in the goalless draw they played out in Colombia last month.

That result was one of the three successive 0-0 stalemates that Colombia have played out over their last three games although Los Cafeteros would surely be content if the scoreline were to be repeated in Sao Paolo.

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Brazil vs Colombia latest odds

Brazil have never lost a home World Cup qualifier, with the five-time world champions winning each of their last 11 qualifying games in front of their own fans.

The hosts are priced at 4/9 (1.44) with bet365 to record another win, while Colombia are offered at 13/2 (7.50) and the draw at 10/3 (4.33).

Brazil vs Colombia first goalscorer

Neymar leads the market to open the scoring with the PSG forward priced at 9/4 (3.25) to score first as he did in Brazil’s most recent win over Uruguay in October.

Gabriel Jesus comes next in the betting at 3/1 (4.00) while Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior who was called up to replace Roberto Firmino can be backed at 11/2 (6.50).

Colombia are without talismanic striker Radamel Falcao, with Duvan Zapata expected to lead the line once more. The Atalanta striker is offered at 9/1 (10.00) to break the deadlock.

Brazil vs Colombia preview

These two sides played out a close game four weeks ago and their meeting on Thursday is likely to be another tight encounter.

Brazil’s rampant form in the competition has been based on an extremely solid defence as the side have kept eight clean sheets in 11 matches and, while they are the top scorers in the tournament, they have only won two games by more than a two-goal margin.

La Canarinha have been solid and professional, and they look set to be made to work hard once more by a Colombian outfit which has tightened up defensively in recent matches.

This fixture has generally been a low-scoring affair over the last decade with under 2.5 goals paying out in nine of the last 13 meetings in competitive games and backing a repeat this week should appeal.

Brazil vs Colombia tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at 3/4 (1.75) while combining this selection with both teams to score ‘no’ sees the odds rise to 11/10 (2.10).

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Uruguay vs Argentina: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the hosts misfiring and the visitors in excellent defensive form there should be plenty of interest in opposing a high-scoring encounter

Argentina make the short trip to neighbours Uruguayon Friday as Lionel Scaloni’s side aim to continue their strong form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

The Albiceleste are second in the table and well placed to secure a spot at Qatar 2022 with games to spare, while their opponents are losing form just at the wrong time.

Uruguay have taken just one point from the last nine available and have dropped to fifth and out of the automatic qualifying places.

Uruguay vs Argentina latest odds

Argentina ran out 3-0 winners when the sides met in Buenos Aires last month and bet365 offer the visitors at a healthy looking 13/10 (2.30).

In the last 12 years , only Brazil have won a World Cup qualifier in Uruguay and the hosts can be backed at 11/5 (3.20) with the draw available at 21/10 (3.10).

Uruguay vs Argentina first goalscorer

Lionel Messi is in the Argentina squad although the PSG forward is understood to not be fully fit.

Whether he features or not in Montevideo remains to be seen but he remains the shortest-priced player to score first at 11/4 (3.75).

Messi’s great friend and former Barcelona team-mate Luis Suarez is offered at 9/2 (5.50) while Lautaro Martinez can be backed at 11/2 (6.50).

Uruguay vs Argentina preview

Argentina come into the game having kept four consecutive clean sheets and the two-time World Cup winners have certainly tightened things up at the back.

The centre-back pairing of Cristian Romero and Nicolas Otamendi is flourishing while Rodrigo De Paul and Leandro Paredes provide physicality in midfield combined with strong passing ability.

Argentina will be confident of keeping a misfiring Uruguay at bay with La Celeste scoring just two goals in their last four matches and failing to find the back of the net five times in the competition.

Opposing a high-scoring game makes plenty of sense with the visitors set to keep things tight again while only three teams have scored fewer goals in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying tournament than Uruguay.

Uruguay vs Argentina tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals and both teams to score ‘no’ is priced at evens (2.00) and has paid out in four of the last six meetings between these sides.

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France vs Kazakhstan: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The world champions recorded a low-scoring win in their last meeting with Kazakhstan and backing a repeat this weekend could prove profitable

France welcome Kazakhstan to Paris on Saturday as Didier Deschamps’ side aim to secure top spot in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D.

The current world champions are three points clear of second-placed Ukraine and will all but guarantee their spot at Qatar 2022 with a win this weekend against the bottom team in the group.

France vs Kazakhstan latest odds

Les Bleus are overwhelming favourites to record a success against a side whose only victory in World Cup qualifiers in the last 12 years came against San Marino in 2013.

France are priced at just 1/20 (1.05) with bet365 while Kazakhstan can be backed at 33/1 (34.00) and the draw offered at 12/1 (13.00).

France vs Kazakhstan first goalscorer

Antoine Griezmann has been France’s most prolific forward in recent qualifiers with the Atletico Madrid player netting four times in the last four matches in Group D.

The former Barcelona man can be backed at 10/3 (4.33) to break the deadlock behind Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe who are both priced at 13/5 (3.60).

It would be a staggering surprise if the first goal of the game came from the visitors and the shortest priced Kazakh player to score first is Oralkhan Omirtayev at 40/1 (41.00).

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France vs Kazakhstan preview

These two sides met back in March with France running out 2-0 winners in Astana in a comfortable performance from Les Bleus.

The French have not been at their scintillating best during this qualifying competition, drawing home and away with Ukraine while also being held in Paris by Bosnia.

Their three wins have been by narrow margins (2-0, 1-0, 2-0) despite facing modest opponents and, while Deschamps’ men look set to record a win on Saturday night, perhaps the best value is to be found in opposing them to score plenty of goals.

In 2021 France have been restricted in competitive games against the likes of Bosnia, Hungary, Finland and Kazakhstan themselves and opposing the world champions running riot should appeal.

France vs Kazakhstan tips & predictions

France to win and score under 3.5 goals at 5/6 (1.83) looks like a strong option and has paid out in all three of their World Cup qualifying wins in this tournament.

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Portugal vs Serbia: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The visitors to the Estadio da Luz have been in strong scoring form and there should be plenty of interest in backing that to continue

The top two sides in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group A meet on Sunday evening as Portugal host Serbia in a winner-takes-all encounter.

Fernando Santos’ men currently top the table and will make it through to Qatar 2022 if they avoid defeat, while Serbia know a victory in Lisbon would seal their spot at next year’s tournament.

Portugal vs Serbia latest odds

The two sides have almost identical records in the group with both unbeaten after seven games having won five, drawn two and scored 16 goals.

The fact that the Portuguese have conceded four times to Serbia’s eight means the winners of Euro 2016 top the table on goal difference, but it goes to show how little there is to choose between the sides.

The last time the teams met the game ended in a 2-2 draw and another stalemate is priced at 16/5 (4.20) with bet365 while Portugal are offered at 8/15 (1.53) and Serbia at 19/4 (5.75).

Portugal vs Serbia first goalscorer

Cristiano Ronaldo is the clear favourite to break the deadlock with the most prolific player in the history of men’s international football offered at 9/4 (3.25) ahead of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva who can both be backed at 9/2 (5.50).

Aleksandar Mitrovic is one of the top scorers in the competition, having scored more goals than Ronaldo, and the Fulham forward is priced at 13/2 (7.50) to net first.

Portugal vs Serbia preview

The visitors head to the Portuguese capital with nothing to lose having already guaranteed a spot in the play-offs and Serbia are likely to play without much pressure.

The same cannot be said of Portugal for whom finishing second would be viewed as a major disappointment and the hosts will be desperate to avoid the lottery of the play-off rounds.

Serbia have scored in every game in the group so far and there should be some interest in backing this attacking side to get on the scoresheet in Lisbon.

Dusan Vlahovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic are in prolific form for their country and will surely cause a nervous Portugal side some problems once more this weekend.

Portugal vs Serbia tips & predictions

Both teams to score is priced at 19/20 (1.95) and looks like an excellent option for the game at the Estadio da Luz.

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Finland vs France: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With the visitors having already secured World Cup qualification, they are unlikely to run riot as they did at the weekend

France travel to Finland for their final game in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group D with Didier Deschamps’ side having already secured their spot at Qatar 2022.

The world champions booked their place at next year’s tournament with an 8-0 thrashing of Kazakhstan on Saturday and head to Helsinki with the pressure off.

The hosts, meanwhile, have everything to play for as a win would guarantee Finland a play-off place, a remarkable achievement given how competitive the group has been.

Finland vs France latest odds

Despite having nothing but pride at stake, France remain the clear favourites, offered at 8/13 (1.61) with bet365, and Les Bleus have won all 10 of their historic meetings with Finland, including two wins inside the last 12 months.

Finland, for their part, are priced at 17/4 (5.25) to record what would be their first ever win against France and they may never get a better chance to beat their more illustrious opponents than Tuesday’s match.

The draw can be backed at 3/1 (4.00).

Finland vs France first goalscorer

It remains to be seen how strong a France side is selected by Deschamps and whether his first-choice forwards start the game.

Nevertheless, fresh from scoring four goals on Saturday, Kylian Mbappe is the favourite to break the deadlock in Helsinki, alongside Karim Benzema, with the two men offered at 15/4 (4.75).

Wissam Ben Yedder could get a rare start, with the Monaco striker offered at 11/2 (6.50), the same price as Teemu Pukki, the shortest priced Finnish player to score first.

Finland vs France preview

There are likely to be plenty of changes to the French starting XI from the side that clinched World Cup qualification in such spectacular style on Saturday.

The doubt is whether a second-string France team is still strong enough to overcome a Finland side on the verge of an extraordinary achievement.

Les Bleus’ thrashing of Kazakhstan at the weekend was an outlier in their qualification campaign, the only one of their seven matches which has seen over 2.5 goals.

Finland have been in solid scoring form during their campaign, yet against the bigger sides Markku Kanerva’s men have struggled, with 2021 seeing them fail to score in matches against the likes of France, Belgium, Russia, and Sweden.

Opposing a high-scoring encounter on Tuesday night therefore makes plenty of sense and looks like the best angle from which to approach this game.

Finland vs France tips & predictions

Under 2.5 goals is priced at a healthy looking 4/5 (1.80) while both teams to score ‘no’ is available at the same price.

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Argentina vs Brazil: Predictions, odds & betting tips

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>These two rivals meet in Buenos Aires in what should be another tight encounter between the continent's two best defensive units

Argentina host Brazil on Tuesday in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying.

La Canarinha have already qualified for Qatar 2022 and Argentina are virtually assured of a place at the tournament, so the latest instalment of this fierce rivalry is more about pride than anything else.

Brazil sit top of the qualifying table having dominated the competition but a victory for Lionel Scaloni’s men in Buenos Aires would put them within three points of their northern neighbours.

Argentina vs Brazil latest odds

Since losing to Brazil in the Copa America in 2019, Argentina have gone 26 matches without defeat, the longest current unbeaten run of any international team.

The hosts are offered at 29/20 (2.45) with bet365 to claim a win while Brazil can be backed at 2/1 (3.00) and the draw at 21/10 (3.10).

Argentina vs Brazil first goalscorer

Argentina’s last three matches have seen three different players open the scoring with Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria all breaking the deadlock, respectively.

Messi is the favourite to do so once more at 3/1 (4.00) while Martinez can be backed at 6/1 (7.00) and Di Maria at 17/2 (8.50).

For Brazil, Neymar has been ruled out of the game due to injury, while Gabriel Jesus is 5/1 (6.00) to score first.

Argentina vs Brazil preview

Both sides come into the game in extraordinary defensive form with Argentina having kept five consecutive clean sheets and Brazil letting in just four goals in 12 World Cup qualifiers.

Backing a game with few goals should appeal once more and this fixture usually produces hard-fought and tight games.

Four of the last five games have been settled by a solitary goal margin while both teams to score has not paid out in any of the last six meetings between these teams.

With both sides looking extremely solid defensively there should be plenty of interest in opposing both teams to find the back of the net.

Argentina vs Brazil tips & predictions

Both teams to score ‘no’ is priced at 3/4 (1.75) and looks like an excellent option while combining this bet with under 2.5 goals sees the odds rise to 20/21 (1.98).

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