Scotland v Belgium – Match Preview and Betting Tip
One has to be extremely careful when using the phrase ‘golden generation’, as many a football team has failed to live up this particular form of optimistic branding. However, it is extremely difficult to recall a generation of Belgian players that is the equal of the current crop, and Belgian players can be seen dominating Premier League matches all over the country every weekend.
By the same token, this is probably one of the weakest Scotland squads of all-time, and a pale shadow of the teams that the nation has enjoyed in the past. There is no Dalglish, Hansen, Souness or Willie Miller in this team, and the ordinary nature of the current squad is exemplified by the results that they’ve picked up in the qualifying groups, which have been extremely moderate.
Winner
Thus, with this in mind, Belgium are strong favourites to win this particular fixture. One can entirely understand why, as they simply have top class players in every single position. With a first eleven featuring such glittering names as Mignolet, Kompany, Hazard and Benteke, with a cast of top drawer Premier League players to back them up, this is a Belgian team that simply looks far too strong for the Scottish. Thus, it is no surprise that Belgium comfortably top the group, and I expect them to come away from Scotland with three more points under their belts. Thus, despite the fact that they’re odds on to win the game with every bookmaker, I cannot tip against a Belgium win here. Best odds available are 3/4 with William Hill.
Correct Score
Belgium look considerably the better of the two teams, and I think they will win quite comfortably. But Scotland gave a spirited and fairly creative performance in their recent friendly with England, so I can see them getting on the scoresheet at some point. Thus, I’m going for a final score here of Scotland 1 – 3 Belgium. You can get best odds of 16-1 for this with BetVictor.
Under / Over 2.5 Goals
In accordance with the previous market, I am tipping the over 2.5 goals bet here. You can acquire best odds of 23/20 with Bet365 for this outcome.
Winning Margin
Belgium to win by two goals can be had at best odds of 17/4 with Ladbrokes.
First Goalscorer
There are a lot of good options for the first goalscorer market for this fixture, but fans of English football will naturally take note of the name of Christian Benteke, given the convincing fashion with which he has begin the Premier League season. Thus, Benteke is my tip to open the scoring in this particular fixture, best odds available are 11/2 with Coral.
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