We take a look at 4 of the Euro 2024 Qualifiers taking place on Thursday night and suggest a bet in each game.
Kazakhstan v Finland – Click here to bet
Kazakhstan are 2nd in Group H level on points with Finland who have a superior goal difference. Kazakhstan have won their last 3 games in qualifying including beating Northern Ireland 1-0 away last time out. Their last home game was 3-2 win over Denmark.
Finland have also won their last 3 matches thumping San Marino in their last start with their only loss coming on the road to Denmark, 3-1 in their opening match.
These sides met twice in 2022 with Finland winning on each occasion.
This is a crucial match for both teams and I have been impressed with Kazakhstan to date and I am expecting both teams to take a point out of this one.
Suggested Bet: The draw at 23/10
France v Republic of Ireland – Click here to bet
France currently top Group B with a 100% record after 4 matches. They scored 9 goals without conceding and last time out beat Greece 1-0 at home.
Ireland are 3rd on the log with 3 points from their opening 3 matches. They lost their first two games at home to France and away to Greece before beating Gibraltar 3-0 at home in their last start.
I am expecting France to be too strong at home here and I am going for a 3-0 home win.
Suggested Bet: Correct Score, 3-0 at 11/2
Netherlands v Greece – Click here to bet
The Netherlands are currently 4th in Group B and they face Greece who sit 2nd and 6 points behind France. The Netherlands have only played 2 games so far beating Gibraltar 3-0 at home last time out, but they lost 4-0 away at France in their opening game in late March.
Greece were 8/1 underdogs away to France last time out and lost 1-0 and they had previously beaten Ireland 2-1 at home and Gibraltar 3-0 on the road.
The Netherlands are short priced favourites here at 40/85, but I think that Greece can get a point out of this one.
Suggested Bet: The draw at 7/2
Slovenia v Northern Ireland – Click here to bet
Slovenia and Northern Ireland both have plenty of work to do to qualify and they are currently in Group H with Slovenia 4th on 7 points from all 4 matches and Northern Ireland are 5th on 3 points from their 4 games.
Slovenia opened their campaign with a couple of victories before going down 2-0 away to Finland and drawing 1-1 at home to Denmark.
Northern Ireland had a 2-0 win over San Marino in their opener on the road but they have lost all 3 subsequent games by 1-0 margins including a loss to Kazakhstan at home last time out.
I said this was important for both teams, but Northern Ireland are almost without hope and I think Slovenia will get the victory here.
Suggested Bet: Slovenia win at 17/20
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