International Break Tips and Predictions: Yamal To Shine

The dreaded international break is upon us, but fear not as Matthew O’Regan has his International break tips and predictions as Dembele and Yamal face tough away tests in the Nations League, and Romania welcome Bosnia to town.

• Croatia vs France: Ousmane Dembele To Score
• Netherlands vs Spain: Lamine Yamal To Score or Assist
• Romania vs Bosnia & Herzegovina: Romania Over 1.5 Goals

Acca odds: 15.41

Croatia vs France : Ousmane-man Dembele

Croatia UEFA Nations League, Thursday, March 20th, 19:45 (UK) 

France make the journey to the largest city on the Croatian coast, Split, to face Croatia in a Uefa Nations League Quarter Final first leg playoff. 

The hosts finished second in their group containing Portugal, Scotland and Poland, accumulating eight points. France topped a tougher group containing Italy, Belgium and Israel, taking 13 points from six games. 

In the last edition of this tournament, Croatia were defeated on penalties by Spain in the final, while France beat the Spaniards 2-1 in the previous final. 

As ever, the France squad is stacked with talent, especially upfront. Kylian Mbappe has been recalled after his previous ‘one off’ omission. Ousmane Dembele has been in electric form for PSG this year and will surely be one of the first names on the teamsheet. 

The 27-year-old has 30 goals and six assists in 37 games at club level this year, including 22 goals in 14 starts in 2025. In Ligue 1, Dembele is averaging 1.28 goals, 4.23 shots and 2.74 shots on target per 90, so presents value in the goalscorer market. 

The added caveat to this bet is the super-sub feature bet365 has introduced. If Dembele does fail to score and gets subbed, it could be for Michael Olise (eight league goals) or Marcus Thuram (14 league goals).

• Selection: Ousmane Dembele To Score (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 3.00
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 10/10

Netherlands vs Spain : Spanish Starboy To Shine Again 

Netherlands, UEFA Nations League, Thursday, March, 20th, 19:45 (UK) 

The stand-out tie from the quarter-final slate looks to come from the Stadion Feijenoord as Netherlands host Spain. Ronald Koeman’s side were disappointing in the group stage, scraping through a weak group with just nine points. It was a different story for Luis De La Fuente’s side who coasted through with 16 points. 

After winning the Euros in the summer, Spain will be full of confidence, with the 0-0 draw against Serbia the only time they have failed to win in 15 attempts. Barcelona’s La Masia academy continues to churn out outstanding talents, with Marc Casado, Gavi, Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal likely to be key components of the Spanish side in coming years. 

Yamal in particular is a player to be excited about, with the 17-year-old already one of the best players on the planet. The La Masia graduate comes into this game fresh off of scoring a last minute winner in the title clash with Atletico Madrid, making it 29 goal contributions in 38 appearances for Barca this season. He has also shone in his national shirt, registering 11 goal contributions in 17 caps. 

• Selection: Lamine Yamal To Score or Assist (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 2.37
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 10/10

Romania vs Bosnia: Romania Running Riot

Romania, World Cup Qualifying , Friday , March 21st, 19:45 (UK) 

Romania shocked many when they topped their Euros 2024 group, before being defeated 3-0 by Netherlands in a gutsy knockout performance. Edward Iordanescu stepped aside after the tournament, with Mircea Lucescu taking the reins for the recent Nations League campaign. 

While the quality of opponent was low, The Romanians ran riot, winning all six games and scoring 18 goals in the process. In qualifying for the Euros, The Tricolours were unbeaten in their group, taking 22 points. At home, they won 4/5, while scoring ten goals and conceding just two. 

Making the trip to the Arena Naționalǎ are a Bosnian side without a win in 12 matches, dating back to a 0-2 win at minnows Liechtenstein in October 2023. Zmajevi were handed a tough Nations League group, losing 5-2 to Netherlands and 7-0 to Germany and holding Hungary to a 0-0 draw. 

In their Euro qualification campaign they were poor on their travels, losing 2-0 to Slovakia, 3-0 to Portugal, 1-0 to Iceland and 4-1 to Luxembourg. Serej Barbarez’s side could be in for another tough away trip to Romania on Friday night to kick start their World Cup qualifying campaign.

• Selection: Romania over 1.5 Goals (TRACKED BET)
• Best Odds: 1.90
• Bookmaker: bet365
• Stake: 10/10

International Acca Tips and Predictions Odds via bet365 as at 14:00 March 18th, 2025. Odds may now differ.

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