We assess the chances of the Home Nations, plus the Republic of Ireland’s prospects in the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.| Free Bets | Live Scores |
England have taken a swift hold of World Cup qualifying Group F and it’s no surprise to see Gareth Southgate’s team at odds-on to win in Scotland.
The Three Lions are a best price 3/4 (Paddy Power) to record a maximum haul against a Scottish team who have won two, drawn one and lost two of their games thus far.
Gordon Strachan’s side are as big as 19/4 (BetVictor) to win in front of a packed house, while the draw would actually suit both teams fine and that’s available at 23/10 (Ladbrokes).
Wales have a tough assignment on the Sunday when they travel to Serbia and Chris Coleman’s side are 4/1 (bet365) to beat difficult opponents who have their own qualifying aspirations.
The Serbs are 4/5 (Sky Bet) and will hope that home advantage can power them to three points, with the draw available at 12/5 (Paddy Power).
On Saturday, Northern Ireland head to Azerbaijan and they’re favourites to claim a victory, with BetVictor offering 13/10 although Sky Bet are as short as 11/10 about the away win.
Michael O’Neill’s side aren’t quite banker material and we prefer the 2/1 (Paddy Power) about the draw, with the home side 12/5 (William Hill) to get the win.
Finally, the Republic of Ireland are 6/4 (Sky Bet) to beat an Austria side who have stumbled in qualifying so far, although this match could be tight at the Aviva Stadium and the draw is available at 21/10 (bet365).
An away win has been chalked up at 2/1 (Ladbrokes) and the Austrians have plenty of match-winners in the team including David Alaba.
