Thursday’s international friendly betting tips: Previews, predictions and odds

Scotland vs Poland

Poland v Portugal – Quarter Final: UEFA Euro 2016 MARSEILLE, FRANCE – JUNE 30: A flare is seen next to a big Poland national flag in the stand prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter final match between Poland and Portugal at Stade Velodrome on June 30, 2016 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Today should’ve been the big day for both Poland and Scotland, but outside circumstances have changed that.

They were supposed to be facing Russia and Ukraine respectively in play-off ties, but the former’s invasion of the latter changed that.

For Poland, their World Cup qualification fate will still be decided this week as they’ve simply received a bye through to the Path B Final.

So, Czesław Michniewicz’s side will welcome Sweden or Czech Republic to Chorzów on Tuesday with the winners qualifying for Qatar 2022.

Scotland though will have to wait for their semi-final against Ukraine as that, and the subsequent final, have been postponed to June.

The Tartan Army will be looking to continue their excellent form having won their last six competitive matches, their best run for over 30 years.

Will there be a winner at Hampden?

Both teams to score is 10/11. Robert Lewandowski bagged a brace when he last visited Hampden in 2015. He is 10/3 to score first and 6/5 to score anytime.

Hungary vs Serbia

Serbia v Georgia – FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier BELGRADE, SERBIA – OCTOBER 09: Aleksandar Mitrović of Serbia celebrates the victory after FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Serbia and Georgia at Stadion Rajko Mitić on October 9, 2017 in Belgrade. (Photo by Srđjan Stevanović /Getty Images)

Serbia will be hoping this is the start of a very memorable year.

In their last game, the Eagles qualified for World Cup 2022 by beating Portugal 2-1 in Lisbon thanks to Aleksandar Mitrović’s stoppage time header.

So, Serbia will appear in their third World Cup out of four as an independent nation, following 2010 and 2018.

Dragan Stojković’s side are currently unbeaten in nine competitive games, losing just seven of their last 43.

Mitrović remains their talisman up front having scored 44 times for his country, 40 of which have come from his last 46 caps.

The Fulham striker is 4/1 to break the deadlock and 7/5 to add to his tally.

Hungary will not be in Qatar in November having finished fourth in their qualifying group, below England, Poland and Albania.

Marco Rossi’s side have only won three of their last 11 internationals, two of which were at home to Andorra and San Marino.

These two teams met in the Nations League in 2020 with Hungary winning 1-0 in Belgrade before a 1-1 draw at the Puskás Aréna.

Another low-scoring encounter could be on the cards: Under 2.5 goals and both teams to score NO is 1/1.

Kosovo vs Burkina Faso

FBL-ICOAST-CIV-BF Burkina Faso’s national football team players pose for a photograph before a friendly football match between Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso at the Alassane Ouattara stadium in Ebimpe in Anyama on June 5, 2021. (Photo by Issouf SANOGO / AFP) (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP via Getty Images)

After an impressive performance at the Africa Cup of Nations, Burkina Faso will test themselves with a pair of friendlies in Europe.

Back in January/February, les Étalons reached the semi-finals of AFCON before losing to eventual winners Senegal.

This continues their impressive recent record at the tournament having reached the 2013 final and the semis four years later.

But, Kamou Malo’s side failed to qualify for a first-ever World Cup last year, finishing second in Group A below Algeria.

On Tuesday, they’ll face the number one team in the world-rankings Belgium in Brussels so will be looking for a confidence-boosting win here.

Kosovo meanwhile finished bottom of their World Cup qualifying group last year with their only victory coming away to Georgia.

So, since a memorable run of results in 2018 and 2019, Kosovo have only won two of their last 17 competitive matches.

Both teams to score is 1/1. Burkina Faso to win and both teams to score is 11/2.

Armenia vs Montenegro

Montenegro vs Serbia: UEFA Nations League PODGORICA, MONTENEGRO – SEPTEMBER 11: Players of Montenegro pose for a team photo ahead of the UEFA Nations League, Group 4 of League C soccer match between Montenegro and Serbia at City Stadium on September 11, 2018 in Podgorica, Montenegro. (Photo by Adel Omeragic/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Neither of these two nations have ever qualified for a major tournament but both are hoping they might just be on an upward trajectory.

Armenia won their first three World Cup qualifiers but then didn’t win any of their subsequent seven so slumped to fourth in Group J.

Before this, Joaquín Caparrós’ side had enjoyed tangible success in the UEFA Nations League, gaining promotion to League B back in 2020.

So, the Mountaineers will be looking to claim their first win in almost a year in this friendly.

Montenegro also finish fourth in their World Cup qualifying group, only beating the bottom two Latvia and Gibraltar.

Just like their hosts too, the Brave Falcons won their Nations League C group last time round so will compete in the second-tier later this year.

The recent records of both suggest there isn’t likely to be anything to separate these two at Stepanakert Republican Stadium.

Under 2.5 goals is 8/15. Draw is 2/1.

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