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Nations League Best Bets: Tuesday, September 27th
It’s another meeting for Ukraine and Scotland, whilst a crunch match in Group A has Daniele Orsato at the whistle. Lastly, another busy evening for Patrick Schick, similar to his latest run-out for his country, could see us onto a winner here at bettingexpert for Tuesday’s Nations League fixtures.
In this article:
- Ukraine vs Scotland Preview & Best Bet
- Portugal vs Spain Preview & Best Bet
- Switzerland vs Czech Republic Preview & Best Bet
Ukraine vs Scotland Preview
Tuesday, September 27th, 19:45 (UK)
It’s another tough assignment for Ukraine. Six days ago, Scotland taught them a lesson to the tune of 3-0 in Glasgow. Now, we’re at a neutral venue in Warsaw, Poland, as the fixture plays out against the backdrop of war. It may not be another whitewash, but the 23 attempts to Ukraine’s three demonstrates the need for an uptick in performance after their recent lifeless showing in Scotland, far away from their inadequate, leggy outing last week.
Of course, the 5-0 Armenia scoreline a few days ago is a positive. Yet, that’s a game the Ukrainians should be winning comfortably. Nevertheless, you can only beat what is in front of you – and they did that with aplomb.
Scotland may have won the match, but it’s Ukraine who stood out head and shoulders above their opponents in the referee’s little black book. Perhaps not the feat that they’d ever brag about, though it makes interesting reading from a betting perspective. The 90 minutes ended 0-5 as frustration took its toll in a comfortable Scottish victory. Although winning 1-3 in the World Cup qualifier in June, that also ended 2-3 in Ukraine’s favour.
If Scotland starts strongly and can keep Ukraine at bay for large parts, there’s every reason to believe Ukraine will rack up fouls and vent frustrations in a way that they’ll become familiar to the referee. In the five Nations League fixtures that shape Group B, Ukraine lost the 0.0 Cards handicap once. A 3-0 Armenia win in Poland was the one blip in their record in a game finishing 3-4 on cards.
Ukraine vs Scotland Best Bet
Ukraine were shown a card in all five recent fixtures, receiving two or more in 80% and three or more in 60%. Comparatively, Scotland have received two or more cards in 40% of games in the Nations League, claiming three bookings just once versus Ireland.
Scotland opponents have won the cards handicap in 5/5 Nations League matches in Group B but find themselves as 1.800 favourites here.
- Selection: Ukraine 0.0 Asian Cards Handicap (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 2.00 (bet365)
- Stakes: 10/10
Portugal vs Spain Preview
Tuesday, September 27th, 19:45 (UK)
Daniele Orsato will be the man in the middle for a Portugal vs Spain match deciding the Nations League group winner. It’s close to the perfect scenario if you like to dabble in the bookings markets. In this instance, we’ve got a referee inclined to dip into his pocket and two sets of eleven willing to peek into the dark arts playbook to usher a victory over the line.
Given the above, the 2.20 for over 4.5 cards appears a significant price in what could be a rather heated affair. Paddy Power has this at 2.30, but with bet365’s rules favouring the punter if a red card is brandished (counts as two cards), that’s where my money is heading.
Portugal vs Spain Best Bet
In the previous meeting in sunny Seville, Michael Oliver stumped up eight yellow cards from 29 fouls. Now, with a referee boasting a 5.87 yellow cards per90 in Serie A (15 appearances) last season, a card angle seems like a somewhat safe position to take.
- Selection: Over 4.5 Cards (TRACKED BET)
- Best Odds: 2.20 (bet365)
- Stakes: 10/10
Switzerland vs Czech Republic Preview
Tuesday, September 27th, 19:45 (UK)
Admittedly, Switzerland presents as a tough nut to crack. Not many sides can muster a lofty shots total against the Swiss, and there’s much to doubt that the Czech Republic can here. Yet, if they do work an opening or two, of which they are highly capable, Bayer Leverkusen frontman, Patrick Schick, will be at the heart of proceedings.
The Czech Republic are on a three-game losing run, with Portugal and Spain the opponents faced during the winless stretch. Their only win in the group, against Switzerland, represents the standard of sides that Jaroslav Šilhavý’s squad should be aiming to beat in this competition. More of the same will be hoped for, although the Swiss on home soil is no easy feat.
Patrick Schick’s seven shots in a 0-4 defeat to Portugal highlight how reliant the Czech Republic may be on their centre forward to get something out of the game in St. Gallen. The nine crosses from both wide forwards in a 4-3-3 suggest that could be an area of attack once again, with Schick hunting for scraps in the 18-yard-box.
Switzerland vs Czech Republic Best Bet
Patrick Schick opening at 2.75 for 3+ shots at Betway could be the steal of Tuesday’s Nations League prices if he repeats his showing versus Portugal last time out. Unfortunately, that offering didn’t last long, though bet365’s 2.20 is one to consider.
For Leverkusen, Schick has recorded 3, 5, 4, 5, 2, 3, 3, and 4 in the Bundesliga and Champions League – making this a winning selection in 7/8 matches.
- Selection: Patrick Schick 3+ Shots
- Best Odds: 2.20 (bet365)
- Stakes: 7.5/10
Odds via bet365 as at 21:00, September 26th, 2022. Odds may now differ.
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