Scotland are on the worst run in their history and the bookies don't fancy their chances of ending the agony in Croatia tonight.
Steve Clarke's side qualified for Euro 2024 on a wave of optimism after starting their qualifying campaign with an unprecedented five successive victories, including a 2-0 triumph over Spain.
But it has all gone wrong since then, with their only win in the last 14 matches coming against minnows Gibraltar. Performances have been decent so far in the UEFA Nations League but poor defending contributed to late defeats against Poland and Portugal.
Croatia are no longer the force they once were, but with home advantage they are Betano's 8/15 hot favourites to pile on the pain for Clarke.
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Croatia vs Scotland top betting tips
The Croatians weren't convincing in their last home game as they needed a single strike from old master Luka Modric to see off the Poles. That came in the second half so there could be some value in backing most goals to come after the break tonight at 21/20 with Betfred.
Clarke hasn't been helped by a number of injuries and the Scots look light in defence. If Ryan Porteous gets the nod in defence ahead of Rangers' John Souttar, the Watford stopper looks good value for a card at 8/5 with Bet365.
Modric has scored in two of his last three internationals and also netted against the Scots at the Euro 2020 finals. So the Croatian captain looks decent value at 6/4 with Bet365 to have a shot on target. Ryan Christie is usually a threat for the Scots and he's 5/2 in the same market.
Poland vs Portugal top betting tips
The other game in Scotland's Nations League group sees Poland host Portugal and it should be a close encounter based on results in the group so far.
The Portuguese have won both their matches 2-1 while Poland edged a 3-2 win at Hampden then lost 1-0 on the road in Croatia.
That suggests a tight 90 minutes and the half-time draw pays 6/5 with Betano while McBookie price a one-goal winning margin for either side at 29/20.
Portugal's two Nations League games so far have produced 13 and 18 corners so the 11/10 at Betano for over 9.5 flag kicks tonight looks good value.
Spain vs Denmark top betting tips
Spain suffered a bit of hangover after winning Euro 2024 as they could only draw with Serbia in their opening UEFA Nations League game.
But they came roaring back by crushing the Swiss 4-1 away from home so Denmark will need to be on top of their game to stand a chance in Murcia tonight.
The Danes have won both their Nations League outings 2-0 but this is a step up in class and Betano make them 13/2 rank outsiders.
Spain are missing Rodri and Dani Carvajal though so it might be worth backing both teams to score at 20/21 with Betano. Combining that with over 2.5 goals boosts the odds to 11/8.
Backing some Danish players for cards could pay off, with midfielder Alexander Bah at 12/5 with Bet365 and stopper Victor Nelsson 21/10 in the same market. Combining those picks in a bet builder pays 9/1.
Saturday's Football Tips: Super singles
- Luka Modric over 0.5 shots on target 6/4 Bet365
- Over 9.5 corners in Poland v Portugal 11/10 Betano
- BTTS and over 2.5 goals in Spain v Denmark 11/8 Betano
Long shot
- Denmark's Alexander Bah and Victor Nelsson to be carded 9/1 Bet365
Upcoming match previews & tips
- Sat 15:00 Peterborough vs Rotherham
- Sat 15:00 Crawley Town vs Shrewsbury
- Sat 17:00 Croatia vs Scotland
- Sat 19:45 Poland vs Portugal
- Sat 19:45 Belarus vs Northern Ireland
- Sat 19:45 Serbia vs Switzerland
- Sat 19:45 Spain vs Denmark
- Saturday’s Goals Accumulator Tips: Portugal to strike twice in 6/1 Acca
- Football Bet of the Day: Head to Harrogate for goals on Saturday
Tennis Tips
It's semi-final time at the Shanghai Masters and Bren is here to pick out some cracking bets for punters.
Racing Tips
After a disappointing Friday, Cairnzy and Rizzel are hoping to kick the weekend off with some winners.
- Saturday’s Racing Tips – Alfa Kellenic is more than ready for the step into Class 1 company
- Saturday’s Lucky 15 Tips – Selections from Newmarket, York and Chelmsford
As always, post your betting tips for today in the comments section below.
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TIGRES W v QUERATERO W
Both to score
Over 2.5 match
Either to win
3/1 (Lad) 2AM
3-1 40mins. Surely won given the odds of the away team👍🍺
Early morning goals treble in Japan and Hong Kong
BTTS & O2.5gls
8am HK Rangers v Lee Man 1/2
11am Southern District v Kowloon City 3/4
9am Ryukyu v Sagamihara 11/8
21/4 treble
Can’t believe these prices with 365…
Croatia v Scotland – Croatia to score & take 2+ corners each half 4/1
Spain v Denmark – Spain to score & take 2+ corners each half 3/1
Poland v Portugal – Portugal to score & take 2+ corners each half 7/2
Only need one up if doing singles for profit
These are with PP not 365
These look good Alves
Not sure if I’ve misunderstood your post but this appears to have changed to Team to Score in BOTH halves rather than just Team to Score.
It is for both things to happen in both halves. Done that market a few times. Hence the odds.
No joy with my card bet last night LOSER
Well done all winners
Inplay
Melbourne city W
Over 4.5 fhgls 2.0
Over 5.5 fhgld 3.95
Over 6.5 mgld 2.45
Has Desmond put his tips up can only find last Saturday on the app🙃
Over 1.5tgs double @ 21/20 (bet365) Nap
Airdrie
Ayr
Small stakes
Over 2.5tgs double @ 4.2/1 (bet365)
Over 3.5tgs double @ 17/1 (bet365)
Airdrie vs East Kilbride
Over 3.5mgs @ 6/5 (bet365) Nb
Over 4.5mgs @ 11/4 (bet365)
The prices on these games are very generous in my opinion. Airdrie play a team from the lowland league they hammered 8-0 only a few months back, East Kilbride, who are a well funded and ran outfit for their level, are up against championship opponents & it won’t be an easy day for them, whether Airdrie are currently in form or not. East Kilbride knocked Cove out in the last round from a higher league and can see them contributing to the goal tally but Airdrie are the current holders and would be surprised if they didn’t go all out to win this fixture.
Same applies to Ayr, who have a slightly more difficult game against a stuffy Peterhead team. Never mind going out to win the tie, I reckon Ayr will have winning the trophy in their mind and have a squad good enough to do so. Should manage to notch a few against their opponent today and think they too will be under instruction to go all out for the win here.
I wouldn’t put anyone off backing goals/team goals in both these games as singles at what are better prices than I had thought, and better prices than were being offered a few days ago.
Good luck 🤞
Looks like I’ve hexed this!
Inplay
Finland u19 v san marino u19
Over 2.5fhgls 7/4
Over 5.5 mgls 11/5
Over 6.5mgls 4/1
Just not enough in the first half
Ends 5-0 ✖️
Also fancy Kovacic & Modeic SOT plus Croatia but waiting for team news 1st
Kovacic out as awaits birth of 2md child so won’t be putting him on…
Unibet are doing their BB offer this wknd on any game…free bet if you lose. 4/1 min odds
Croatia v Scotland – 4/1 exactly
Croatia to win
Scotland 2+ cards
Modric SOT
7+ corners
Afternoon Yourodds effort….
BTTS
3+ corners each
1+ card each in the 2nd half
Arsenal W v Chelsea W 29/10
Peterborough v Rotherham 2/1
Harrogate v Newport 23/10
MK Dons v Port Vale 3/1
Any 3 & all 4(5 bets)
Good luck all 👍🏻
Fancy Scotland to go behind early and need to chase it tonight. Over 3.5 corners looks generous at bet365 at 6/5.
Welsh Treble
Caernarfon v Newtown
Aberystwyth v Penybont
TNS v Cardiff Met Uni
All 3 games Over 2.5 MGls
5/2
GL
*WON* ✅ ✅ ✅
Hopefully turn this round today
Wales 1st half goals
Aberystwyth match over 1.5fhgls
Tns match over 1.5fhgls
4/1
WON ✅✅
Barrow and Gillingham both to score 2 – 2/1
2nd against 2nd from bottom at home
3rd against bottom at home
Seems to good to be true..
This is why I don’t post tips! Will stick to following now
365 BB wi 25% boost – 9/1+
Croatia to win
Croatia 2+ gls
Ralston ro be carded
Probably not a game that will be worth watching but fancy Bulgaria v Luxembourg for cards. Both teams average high card counts and man in the middle has dished out 32 cards in last 5 games!
50+ booking pts EVENS
Good luck all! 👍🏼
Nearly there already I’ve jumped on
Over 6.5
7.5 and 8.5
DONE IN 35 MINS
ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR HOMBRE 👏👏👏
Just the 7 cards first half! If only it was always that easy! 🤣
Croatia vs Scotland
Over 2.5 goals
10+ Corners
3+ Scotland cards
Betbuilder pays 7/1 ,
Goodluck 👍
BetBuilder
Croatia to win
Croatia most corners
Scotland most cards
3/1
GL
Not 1 corner after 30 mins
Couple more Scotland yellows would be nice..
Corners never really got flowing in the Croatia/Scotland game 👎 one more for today ,
Spain vs Denmark (7.45pm)
Over 2.5 goals
10+ corners
4+ match cards
Betbuilder pays 6/1 ,
Well done winners today so far……..
1 Scotland yellow card short.
One more from me;
Treble
Spain O1.5 Team goals
Portugal O1.5 Team goals
Serbia v Switzerland – O1.5 Match goals
2.21/1
GL
Spain horrendous finishing – 26+ shots off target 🙃 only managed 1 goal.
Bets humped at Scotland game, Ralston card away closest got. 2 free bets to play wi.
Eriksen to be carded 6/1 BetUK
2 corners away from Unibet BB – 8/1
Portugal to score 2+
Over 8.5 corners
Dawidowicz to be carded
Longshot bet builder for an interest. Ronaldo and Lewandowski to score. Fernandes and Bednerak to be carded 80s BetMGM 👍
Cyprus v Romania
Over 8.5 corners 10/11 Nap
Bet365.com👍,slybet 8/11👎
Right place right time😜
Ceará SC
V
Ponte Preta
21:00
Brazilian Serie B 🇧🇷
Ponte preta to score 10-11 NAP ⚽ bet365. ***
Side bet
BTTS and over 2.5 goals 15-8
Ponte are poor away and are on the fringe of the relegation zone but have scored in their last 6 away league games, including in these 3 are novorizonte, sports recife and Santos who are the top 3 in the league.
Ceara concede enough to give this bet a chance.
They have the 2nd worst defence of the top 13 teams despite being on the fringes of the promotion slots .
Prediction 2-1
Morocco v central Africa ko 2000
Over 1.5fhgls 11/10
Morocco over 3.5tgls 7/4
Morocco over 4.5tgls 9/2
WINNER ✅
WINNER ✅
WINNER ✅
Do you track all your bets bud🫵
FABIO WARDLEY v FRAZER CLARKE 920PM
CLARKE to be knocked down 11/10 (pp) NAP
WARDLEY to win in 1-6 15/2 (pp)
BETERBIEV v BIVOL
BIVOL to be knocked down 5/6 (pp)
BIVOL to win by decision 6/4 (pp) NB
I think for me it’s clarke in the later rounds, bash that nose up
Just my opinion
I’ll stick to the football
Cracking bet
Well done
Brutal that, hope he’s ok
2 corners first half,8 corners second half😉