The Nations League Finals have yet to truly capture the imagination of the footballing public and in terms of international honours it’s a very distant third to the World Cup and European Championships but for Croatia and Spain it takes on huge importance tonight with the trophy at stake.
The Croatians have been knocking at the door in major international tournaments so a first piece of silverware would be a significant milestone for the nation that only made its modern-day international debut in 1990.
Spain, of course, have been there and done it but it’s over a decade now since their golden generation dominated the international scene.
Croatia looked to have more about them in their semi-final win over the Netherlands. After going a goal behind they bounced back to control the game, eventually running out 4-2 extra-time winners with 37-year-old Luka Modric still conducting the orchestra from the middle of the park.
Spain were deserving winners of their clash with Italy too. A late Joselu strike prevented extra-time and was no more than the Spanish deserved in a match they dominated.
Spain might be favourites at even money to win inside 90 minutes but it’s the 11/4 on Croatia that will catch punters’ eyes. The vastly experienced Croats finished a creditable third in Qatar while Spain crashed out at the last 16 stage to Morocco. There are parallels too with how the Argentina squad rallied to ensure Lionel Messi would retire from international duty as a World Cup winner, for Croatia the motivation to give the mercurial Modric a glorious send-off will be strong at De Kuip this evening.
The Spaniards find themselves in a bit of a transitional state with the likes of Gavi, Fati and Pino trying to make their mark while Carvahal, Alba, Navas, Morata, Joselu and Rodrigo are all the wrong side of 30 and Luis de la Fuente’s attempt to test those on the fringes back-fired when they were beaten by Scotland at Hampden in March.
There’s definitely a case to be made for Croatia who’ll be brimming with confidence after that string display against their Dutch hosts and 11/4 is well worth taking on.
Super Singles
- Croatia to win 11/4 Bet365
Upcoming Match Previews & Tips
- Sun 14:00 Netherlands vs Italy
- Sun 19:45 Croatia vs Spain
Racing Tips
Quinault was a 7/1 winner for Rizzel on Saturday at York, today he has picked out one selection at Chantilly for the French Oaks.
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No joy in the States last night, no 2nd half goal on Birmingham and no 3rd goal in the Vegas game ?
?? IF Karlstad v Sandvikens IF ??
?? IF Sylvia v Bodens BK ??
▪️A Goal in Both Halves Double (1.6/1, ladbrokes)
▪️Over 2.5 Match Goals Double (1.69/1, bet365)
No headed goals in the Scotland game downs my bets LOSERS . Well done all winners
Notodden vs egersund
H/T over 1.5 mgl
Hit the bar again with Norway corner/card letting 4fold down yday. Onto todays 4fold…14.00 KO 23/10+ insured.
Holland v Italy – Van Dijk to have 1+ shots
Spain v Croatia – 4+ cards
Sport Recife v Vila Nova – 2+ gls & 9+ corners
Bit of a wild one for me this, but noticed Nicaragua tend to find the net on their way to being beaten most times. Btts pays 5/4 and worth a dabble against a Paraguayan team that are no world beaters
Plenty chances…no goals. Apologies to anyone who followed ?
Sierra Leone
V
Nigeria
17:00
African Cup of Nations
Sierra Leone to score EVENS (UNIBET) ??
They need to win to maintain interest in the group, reverse game last June was Nigeria 2 sierra Leone 1, could be similar today
Half time score
Sierra leone 1 victor osimhen 2 ?.
Bet won ??
?? IF Karlstad v Sandvikens IF ??
?? IF Sylvia v Bodens BK ??
▪️A Goal in Both Halves Double (1.6/1, ladbrokes) ✅️
▪️Over 2.5 Match Goals Double (1.69/1, bet365) ✅️
1-2 and 2-2 ?
Excellent shout in the VIP tips, Italy to win 3-2 at 28/1. Well done.
Starting from 22:00
?? Crown Legacy v New York Red Bulls II ??
?? San Francisco City FC v Davis Legacy ??
?? Huntsville City v Inter Miami II ??
▪️Over 2.5 Match Goals Treble (2.37/1, bet365)
Bet builder b365
Modric to score anytime
Both teams to be carded
Croatia win on pens
70/1 longshot
Croatia to win from behind at 14/1
It’s what they are good at.
Best of luck
It’s time they stopped all these money making tournaments there only an embarrassment to football and I wouldn’t even switch the tv on to watch them
Brazil serie D ??
Retro FC v Sergipe
18 Jun 21:00
Both teams to score EVENS (HILLS)
Leaders retro scored in all 8 games with 6 BTTS
All 3 homes games BTTS against teams around sergipe in the table.
Sergipe scored in 7/8 games with 5 BTTS.
They scored in all 4 away games and in their last 8 away games in all competitions.
Sergipe scored in 17 of last 18 games in all competitions home and away.
Retro did win 1-0 at sergipe though!!!
Prediction 2-1
Finished 1-1
Bet won ??