Spain have fallen well behind free-flowing France in the outright World Cup betting but will be out to show they can still pack a punch when they face Austria in the last 32 tonight.
A shock draw with Cape Verde got their campaign off to an inauspicious start but the Spaniards have responded well by beating Saudi Arabia and Uruguay.
And with star man Lamine Yamal now approaching full fitness, they'll be looking to hit their stride in the knockout stages, starting with tonight's clash against the Austrians.
Spain vs Austria top betting tips
Austria needed a controversial last-gasp equaliser against Algeria to book their place in the last 32, with plenty of people suggesting a carve-up as both sides went through at the expense of Iran.
Ralf Rangnick's side don't look as strong as they were at Euro 2024 but they still press like demons and it will be interesting if that pays off against a Spanish team that passes so slickly.
We could see plenty of fouls and cards if Rangnick's players mistime a few challenges so I like the 11/5 on offer at Bet365 for Austria -1 in the card handicap.
Keeping Yamal quiet will be the biggest issue for the Austrians and the Barcelona wonderkid is 6/5 to be fouled three or more times, which may be worth a punt on the World Cup betting apps.
Portugal vs Croatia
Portugal have blown hot and cold so far at this World Cup and it will be interesting to see how they fare against Croatia in tonight's last-32 tie.
Roberto Martinez's side were dreadful against DR Congo and lucky to escape with a draw against Colombia but showed how dangerous they can be by thrashing Uzbekistan 5-0.
Croatia looked a side in decline when they lost 4-2 to England but they've responded well by sealing victories over Panama and Ghana.
These players know each other pretty well as this is the fourth time Portugal have faced Croatia in the last two years.
It has been honours even across the last three meetings so it should be another close game and the half-time draw appeals at 6/5.
All three of those games hit double figures for corners so over eight flag kicks looks worth a punt tonight at 10/11 with Bet365.
Switzerland vs Algeria
Switzerland have been pretty impressive so far at the World Cup and could offer a bit of value tonight as they take an inconsistent Algerian side.
The Swiss beat co-hosts Canada to top Group B and would have won all three games in their sections had Qatar not netted a last-gasp leveller in their opening game.
Algeria, on the other hand, were thrashed by Argentina then edged a win over minnows Jordan before playing out that convenient draw with Austrians.
The North Africans were in great form heading into the finals but they haven't impressed me so far and Switzerland appeal at evens for a win tonight inside 90 minutes.
Johan Manzambi has announced himself on the global stage by netting three times in his last two outings for the Swiss and looks a bit overpriced at 10/3 for another goal tonight. He's also 5/6 just to have an effort on target.
Super singles
- Austria -1 card handicap 11/5 Bet365
- Over eight corners in Portugal vs Croatia 10/11 Bet365
- Johan Manzambi anytime scorer 10/3 Bet365
Upcoming match previews and betting tips
- Thu 20:00 Spain vs Austria
- Fri 00:00 Portugal vs Croatia
- Fri 04:00 Switzerland vs Algeria
Racing tips
Rizzel has picks for three different meetings today as he looks to follow up a Wednesday winner.
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