THE internationals keep on coming today but we finally have lots of competitive games to bet on in the Asian and African World Cup qualifiers after so many friendlies.
Backing winners can be tricky when teams have nothing to play for – although yesterday was a profitable one for me as all three super singles landed in friendly wins for Denmark, France and Spain.
So I'm going for the World Cup action today – and concentrating on Asia with the African qualifiers only just getting up and running.
Some of the games will be missing an edge with the likes of Qatar, Japan, Australia, Iran and Iraq already securing a place in the third round of qualifying.
But South Korea, Saudi Arabia and China still have a bit of work to do while Group D is wide open with just three points separating Kyrgyzstan, Oman and Malaysia with two games to play.
So there should be a few decent games across the continent and punters have plenty to sink their teeth into.
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Singapore vs South Korea Top Betting Tips
A draw would be enough to guarantee South Korea's progress but they're 1/50 hot favourites to get the job done with a victory in Singapore.
When these sides faced off in Seoul in ended in a 5-0 victory for the Koreans but Singapore did spring a shock by coming from 2-0 down to draw with China at home.
It's hard to see them causing another surprise and a bet builder combining South Korea to win both halves and under six match goals pays 21/20.
Spurs star Son Hueng-min has scored four times in qualifying already and is 6/5 to grab two or more goals today.
China vs Thailand Top Tips
China sit second in Group C behind South Korea but are only three points ahead of Thailand as they get ready to face off in Shenyang.
The Thais are an emerging football nation and claimed one of their greatest ever results when they drew 1-1 in South Korea back in November.
But they lost 2-1 in Bangkok to the Chinese, who also battered Singapore 4-1 at home in their last outing in Group D. Given those two results, the China win looks a smart bet. I managed to back them at 21/20 with Bet365 but the price has now dropped to 19/20.
Saudi Arabia vs Pakistan Top Tips
Saudi Arabia are almost there in Group G and should seal the deal with a win on the road against whipping boys Pakistan.
It ended 4-0 to the Saudis when these sides faced off in the first group match and Pakistan have since shipped six to Tajikistan and seven to Jordan.
That suggests a Saudi stroll in Islamabad today and combining the away win with under five goals pays 20/21. That stands a chance given Saudi Arabia haven't scored more than four in any of their qualifiers.
Kyrgyzstan vs Malasia Top Betting Tips
Kyrgyzstan top Group D and can secure their progress to the third round of qualifiers with a win over third-placed Malaysia.
The Malaysians sit just three points behind and it's mainly thanks to a stunning 4-3 victory at home to Krgyystan on matchday one.
But Stefan Tarkovic's men have won three in a row since then so they look pretty decent value at 11/10 for revenge on home soil.
After seven goals were scored in the last meeting, over 2.5 match strikes also looks decent value at 19/20.
Thursday's Football Tips: Super Singles
- S Korea to win both halves and under six match goals 21/20 Bet465
- Saudi Arabia win and under five goals 20/21 Bet365
Deadly double
- China and Kyrgyzstan to win 309/100 Bet365
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10:00am World Cup Qualifier Asia
Indonesia v Iraq
Iraq o1.5tg 6/5
Goodluck all :)
WINNER :)
Indonesia v Iraq 10am
+1 Iraq goals and +20 Indonesia booking points 1/1 Sky
Iraq to win and over 2.5 goals 5/2 Sky
Iraq have found the back of the net in their last nine matches. Indonesia have received multiple cards in six of their last seven, and in their past two H2Hs with Iraq. Nine of Iraq’s last 12 have seen three goals or more. Iraq won the last two H2Hs 3-1 and 5-1. Good luck.
Holland v Canada
Each team at least 1 corner in each half 29/20
Each team over 1 corner in each half 10/1
Hills
Very generous odds imo .
I am also on Alistair Johnston ( if he starts ) to be carded @ 7/1
Alistair like the Canadian soldiers during WW2 does not take many prisoners
Bet365
IN PLAY
China v Thailand currently 0-1 to the visitors
Expect some form of comeback from the Chinese who are favourites.
China Over 1.5 TGls
11/10
Lost – 1-1 FT
If only Fernandinho hadn’t have missed that penalty for China on 51 minutes to equalise… would’ve been a different story. Football hey. Onwards
Another longshot goals/corners interest for later ,
Fjolnir vs Njardvik 🇮🇸 7.00pm
Over 3.5 match goals
14+ corners ,
Holland vs Canada 🇪🇺 7.45pm
Over 3.5 match goals
4+ Canada corners ,
Betbuilder double pays 38/1 ,
Goodluck all 👍
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Brilliant picks there Deano, 38/1 cracker
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Very well done
No joy yesterday 2nd time in a week my NAP and NB teams both had red cards. Not posting any advised tonight will pop up again tomorrow, however just been watching in play and NEPAL have been pushing against UAE so at 0-2HT I like….
NEPAL to score 4/1 …
Treble lost yesterday and today is a card I’m not betting on.
Has given me time to look through the better matches tomorrow tho and I’ll be heading to Finland for my single.
Lahti-inter Turku btts+o2.5@11/10
Good luck everyone today
Haiti 🇭🇹
V
St. Lucia 🇱🇨
22:00
World Cup CONCACAF Qualifiers
Haiti clean sheet NO 5-4 (St Lucia to score in other words) NAP
side bet
BTTS and over 2.5 goals 15-8
Both bet365
Haiti on a downward spiral recently being relegated to group B of the concacaf nations league.
st Lucia kept there place in group B getting 10 points in 2nd place behind Guadeloupe, st Lucia were the only team to beat Guadeloupe who now replace Haiti in group A.
ST LUCIA lost their final group game but is best ignored as it was a dead rubber.
There have been 3 head to heads in the past which were all BTTS but are too far back to be relevant.
Saying all that it’s the world cup and I expect Haiti to get the win they need and hopefully conceded in a 2 or 3-1 victory
Great shout on St Vincents to score last night, it was some price
Love your picks mate, keep em coming 👍
Cheers chaps 👍
Holland v Canada
1 + corner each team in each half 29/20 WINNER
2 + corner each team in each half 10/1 WINNER
Johnston booking 7/1 LOSER
Well done all winners
Reckon I’m due you a Bounty. 👍