Friday’s Football Tips: Expect another tight UEFA Nations League clash at Hampden

If Scotland are to escape relegation from the UEFA Nations League top tier they probably need to take a least a point from Croatia at Hampden tonight.

Playing against the big boys has been a steep learning curve for Steve Clarke's side and they sit bottom of Group A1 after collecting a single point.

But that draw came at home to leaders Portugal in their last outing and the Scots will be hoping the Hampden crowd can now roar to a win over the Croats.

Luka Modric and Co could only draw 3-3 in Poland in their last outing so that will give Clarke's players belief they can pull off a statement win.

Scotland vs Croatia top betting tips

All of Scotland's games have been close in the section, with their three defeats coming by a one-goal margin. It was a fairly even game in Zagreb, where the home team had to show patience before sealing a 2-1 victory 20 minutes from time.

The half-time draw came up that night and it appeals again at Hampden, a bet that pays 11/10 with Betano. Backing another one-goal winning margin for either side also appeals at 13/10 with McBookie.

I also like the 9/4 on offer at Bet365 for Ryan Christie to have an effort on target. The Bournemouth midfielder scored Scotland's goal in Zagreb and usually plays further forward for his country than he does for his club.

Northern Ireland vs Belarus top betting tips

There's a top-of-the-table clash in Group C3 as Northern Ireland seek a win over Belarus that would leave them within touching distance of promotion to the Nations League second tier.

Michael O'Neill is showing signs of working his magic again and the Irish were brilliant last time out as they battered Bulgaria 5-0 in Belfast.

Belarus might be a tougher nut to crack, as they have conceded just one goal across their four matches, but Betano still make Northern Ireland 4/9 hot favourites.

It was a 0-0 snorefest when these sides faced off earlier in the group so it's no great surprise to see under 2.5 goals at just 11/20. The half-time draw offers better value at 21/20.

The Irish won 7-3 on the corner count in that last meeting so backing them at -3 in the corner handicap tonight could pay off at 13/10 with Bet365.

Denmark vs Spain top betting tips

European champions Spain are already assured of a place in the Nations League quarter-finals and now visit a Denmark side hoping to join them there.

The Danes are three points clear of Serbia so a win tonight would pretty much seal the deal but Betano make them 16/5 outsiders at the Parken.

Luis de la Fuente's side have conceded just once in the whole group but Denmark have been strong at home, beating both Serbia and the Swiss 2-0.

That makes me think BTTS stands a chance tonight at 37/40 with Betano and combining it with over 2.5 goals boosts the odds to 8/5 at Bet365.

Dani Olmo will provide a creative spark for Spain and he's 5/4 at Bet365 to either score or assist. The same firm also price Danish midfield enforcer Morten Hjulmand at a tempting 11/5 to pick up a card.

Friday's Football Tips: Super singles

• Ryan Christie over 0.5 shots on target 9/4 Bet365
• Northern Ireland -3 corner handicap 13/10 Bet365
• Dani Olmo goal or assist 5/4 Bet365

Upcoming match previews & tips

• Fri 19:45 Scotland vs Croatia
• Fri 19:45 Portugal vs Poland
• Fri 19:45 Denmark vs Spain
• Fri 19:45 Northern Ireland vs Belarus
• Sat 17:00 Turkey vs Wales
• Sat 19:45 Germany vs Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Sat 19:45 Netherlands vs Hungary
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• Desmond’s Goals Tips: BTTS, To Score 2+, Over 2.5 Goals and 37/1 Goals Acca Tips
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