Iceland vs Croatia
The top two teams of Group I will meet in this Europe World Cup Qualifier, and it promises to thrill football betting with Iceland looking to get their revenge against Croatia who denied them a place in the 2014 World Cup.
Iceland failed to do it last November, but they will have another chance to stage an online betting upset, this time in front of their home fans at Laugardalsvollur where they haven’t lost since 2013.
Obviously, it will still be a tall order against the Croats. They are at the top of their qualifying group for a reason and betting odds back to win with 1X2 odds at 2.06 while Iceland are huge underdogs at 3.55.
Ante Cacic’s side are dangerous opponents with their defensive solidity, and their record of just one goal conceded in five qualifying football games certainly speaks volume of how difficult it is to break their wall.
Not to mention that they are also the leading scorers in the group with 11 goals, boasting players like Mario Mandzukic, Nikola Kalinic and Ivan Perisic.
However, it’s not at all hopeless for the hosts as Croatia are looking more vulnerable recently, having already conceded four in their past two friendly games – three of which came from their defeat to Estonia last March.
This, coupled with the fact that they have been playing well since their impressive stint in the European Championships last year, should make the Icelanders feel that they can get a good result at home.
Coach Heimir Hallgrimsson will also be optimistic about their chances after going undefeated in two, with Gylfi Sigurdsson and Alfred Finnbogason establishing themselves as main attacking threats.
I expect the visitors to keep things tight throughout, but I think the hosts will be able to find the back of the net. Iceland at Asian Handicap +0.50 @ 1.85 should be a good choice, though betting on Goals Under 2.00 @ 2.21 also looks profitable.
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