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class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The 13-time European champions have lacked a cutting edge in their last couple of matches yet they should be able to overcome Los Pericos on Sunday Real Madrid travel to Barcelona on Sunday to face Espanyol in La Liga with Carlo Ancelotti’s men aiming to bounce back from their midweek Champions League embarrassment. Los Blancos were beaten 2-1 at home by Moldovan side Sheriff Tiraspol in one of the biggest upsets in the competition’s history, a result which has stalled the positive momentum Madrid had built up at the start of the season. Espanyol vs Real Madrid latest odds Espanyol come into the game having won just one of their…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams in strong form at the back, Al Hain-Cole expects a tense and tight encounter between the Reds and Guardiola's men at Anfield A heavyweight Premier League clash will take place at Anfield on Sunday, when Liverpool play host to Manchester City. Having surrendered their title to this opposition last season, Jurgen Klopp’s men look determined to recapture their crown as they sit top of the table after six games. Liverpool vs Manchester City latest odds However, with just one point to their name from the last three meetings between the sides, Liverpool are 19/10 (2.90) outsiders with bet365 to make a strong statement in the title race by…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Luis Enrique's men are missing some key players and are likely to struggle once again when they face the winners of Euro 2020 at San Siro European champions Italy welcome Spain to Milan on Wednesday evening in the semi-final of the UEFA Nations League. Roberto Mancini’s side are on a historic 38-match unbeaten run and are clear favourites to triumph against a La Roja team beset by injuries. Luis Enrique’s men, however, will be out for revenge having been denied a place in the final of Euro 2020 on penalties at the hands of the Italians this summer.  Italy vs Spain latest 0dds The Azzurri’s last defeat came on September…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With both teams looking fragile in defence, Al Hain-Cole expects goals at both ends when Les Diables Rouges take on Deschamps' men in Turin Belgium and France will go head-to-head for a place in the Nations League final when they meet in Turin on Thursday. Roberto Martinez’s side have won all three of their World Cup qualifiers since getting knocked out of the Euro 2020 quarter-finals by eventual champions Italy, scoring nine goals and conceding three. Belgium vs France latest odds However, Belgium are slight 19/10 (2.90) outsiders with bet365 to make it four wins in a row by coming out on top over their neighbours. In contrast, Didier Deschamps’…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The last few meetings between these South American neighbours have been low-scoring affairs and that run should continue when they meet this week Copa America champions Argentina face Paraguay as the Albiceleste look to continue their strong run of form in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. Lionel Scaloni’s men sit second in the table, unbeaten in their last 12 qualifiers, and take on a Paraguay side who remain in the hunt for a spot at the World Cup despite recording just two wins from nine games in the current qualifying tournament.  Paraguay vs Argentina latest odds The most recent meeting between the sides came in June at the Copa America with Argentina triumphing…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>A one-sided affair is in prospect in Caracas where Brazil will be confident of extending their 100 per cent record in World Cup qualifying Runaway leaders Brazil visit bottom team Venezuela for what is expected to be a one-sided contest in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying. Tite’s men have a perfect record in the tournament, winning all eight of their matches, in stark contrast to the north-west neighbours who sit bottom of the table with four points from a possible 27.  Venezuela vs Brazil latest odds The most recent meeting between the sides came at the Copa America where the five-time world champions ran out 3-0 winners. Another Brazil victory is priced…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>The Boys in Green have kept fans waiting for a breakthrough in recent matches, and Al Hain-Cole expects more late action against De Biasi's men Republic of Ireland will be desperate for a morale-boosting victory when they travel to Baku to take on Azerbaijan for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. The Boys in Green are currently second from bottom in Group A, having lost three and won none of their opening five matches. Azerbaijan vs Republic of Ireland latest odds Without a victory in 13 competitive matches in all competitions, Ireland can be backed at 23/20 (2.15) with bet365 to finally have something to cheer about after coming out on top…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With everything to play for in the race for a play-off place, Al Hain-Cole expects a tight game between the Tartan Army and Ruttensteiner’s men Scotland could take a major step towards the play-offs when they welcome Israel to Hampden Park for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. The Tartan Army are currently second in Group F, one point ahead of their visitors after six matches played. Scotland vs Israel latest odds Having lost just one of their last five games on home turf, Scotland are 9/10 (1.90) favourites with bet365 to establish a four-point cushion between themselves and third place by coming out on top here. However, Willibald Ruttensteiner’s men are…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Recent encounters between Yakin's men and the Green and White Army have proved tense and tight games, and Al Hain-Cole expects more of the same Northern Ireland will be hoping to leapfrog Switzerland into the World Cup qualification play-off places when they travel to Geneva on Saturday. Ian Baraclough’s men are three points adrift of their hosts in third place in Group C, having taken five points from the opening four fixtures. Switzerland vs Northern Ireland latest odds After running out 4-1 winners in Lithuania in their last competitive away game, Northern Ireland are available at 10/1 (11.00) with bet365 to move into second spot with a big win at the…

class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>Southgate's men have scored most of their goals after the break in recent matches, and Al Hain-Cole expects more late action in Andorra la Vella England look set to get back to winning ways when they travel to the Estadi Nacional to take on Andorra in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier. After four wins from their opening four Group I matches, the Three Lions were held to a 1-1 draw away in Poland last time out. Andorra vs England latest odds Having won all five of their previous encounters against this opposition – scoring 20 goals and conceding none – England are overwhelming 1/50 (1.02) favourites with bet365 to return to…