FRANCE'S clash was the Netherlands was always going to be a must-watch at Euro 2024 but there's even more interest now as we wait to see if the masked avenger will play a part.
It looked like Kylian Mbappe's tournament was at risk after he broke his nose in the win over Austria but he's set to play on with a protective mask.
Boss Didier Deschamps must decide if it's worth risking him straight away against the Dutch as both sides look to build on opening victories in Group D.
Although the Netherlands only defeated Poland 2-1 thanks to a late Wout Weghorst strike, they played some lovely stuff and should have won by more.
Les Bleus needed an own goal to get past the Austrians but should also have made it comfortable with Mbappe missing a one-on-one with the keeper to scupper one of Monday's Super Singles.
All eyes will be on the Real Madrid superstar in Leipzig and if he's sitting on the bench it would give Ronald Koeman's men a big lift.
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Netherlands vs France Top Betting Tips
This is similar to Italy's clash with Spain last night as both teams head into the game knowing a point would take them through after opening with a victory.
That makes the stalemate appealing at 23/10 at Betfred while the half-time draw is a safer option at 11/10. I was impressed by the Netherlands in their opener but their defence also looked vulnerable when the Poles attack.
That makes me think we could see a few goals here and over 2.5 strikes pays 10/11. Combining that with BTTS boosts the odds to 5/4.
An extra burden will fall on Antoine Griezmann if Mbappe doesn't start and the Atletico Madrid man looks good value at evens for one or more shots on target.
Austria vs Poland Top Tips
The other game in Group D is the warm-up act for the clash of the titans and it should be a decent watch as Austria and Poland both need to go for a win.
Although they lost to the French I was pretty impressed with Austria's display and they've claimed some impressive wins under Ralf Rangnick. So I fancy the Austrians to win and that bet pays 21/20.
Rangnick's high energy, high pressing tactics saw Austria pick up five yellows cards in their opener so there could be some value in backing them for most cards tonight at 7/5.
With both sides needing to attack and Polish talisman Robert Lewandowski pushing for a comeback we could also see a few corners and over 9.5 flag kicks is priced at evens.
Slovakia vs Ukraine Top Tips
The only real surprises in the first round of fixtures came in Group E as favourites Belgium and Ukraine both lost.
The Ukrainians were battered 3-0 by Romania so they desperately need a response tonight but it won't be easy against a Slovakia side buoyed by their 1-0 win over the Belgians.
The Slovaks needed VAR to help them with Romelu Lukaku having two efforts ruled out but a point tonight would now be enough to take them into the last 16.
Given how badly Ukraine played in their opener, I'm surprised to see them as 11/10 favourites with Slovakia as big as 11/4. But there should be a response from Sergei Rebrov's men tonight.
Backing Artem Dovbyk for a goal or assist backfired on me in Ukraine's opener but he's usually a threat. The in-form Girona hitman is 7/4 for anytime scorer.
Peru vs Chile Top Tips
There's another late-night clash at the Copa America for football addicts not sated by watching three Euro 2024 games in a row.
Peru and Chile both head into this game in poor form as they occupy two of the bottom three places in South American World Cup qualifying.
Neither team has been scoring a lot of goals so don't expect a classic tonight. Under 2.5 goals is just 1/2 at Betfred but the half-time draw is more appealing at 19/20.
Friday's Football Tips: Super Singles
- Antoine Griezmann 1+ shots on target Evs Betfred
- Austria to win 21/20 Betfred
- Artem Dovbyk anytime scorer 7/4 Betfred
Upcoming Match Previews & Tips
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- Fri 17:00 Austria v Poland
- Fri 20:00 Netherlands v France
- Sat 01:00 Peru v Chile
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Racing Tips
It's day four at Royal Ascot and Cairnzy is hoping his picks are on song, with Opera Singer leading the way.
As always, post your betting tips for today in the comments section below.
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Over 4 first half corners
Slovakia v Ukraine
Austria v Poland
Just under 7/2 for the double at Hills
They have started cutting the prices a little on this market 👍
Not to be 1 short LOSER
Slybet treble…8/5+ 👍👍👍
Argentina to score & take 4+ corners
Ceara v Recife – 1+ corners each team each half
Palmeiras v Bragantino – 1+ corners each team each half
Alistair Johnston booking away from 9/1 BB last night
Euros Trixie
Slovakia v Ukraine
BTTS,8+ match corners,1+ card each & 3+ match cards 2/1
Poland v Austria
BTTS,8+ match corners,1+ card each & 3+ match cards 11/5
Netherlands v France
France 2+ goals & 2+ cards each 11/2
3 doubles & a treble @61/1
Good luck all 👍
For some interest,
All 3 Euro games today
Over 2.5 MGls
8/1
Few penny’s on goals in the 2 remaining Euro games , over 2.5 match goals in both games 3.3/1 ,
Goodluck 👍
Really looking forward to see Dumfries uo against Hernandez tonight. 17.00 for them both to be booked…they really don’t like eachother.
There’s a strong possibility of a red in this one
France to win and france most corners 16/5