LiontipsLatvia vs England: betting tip and bets for the World Cup qualification match
Command Analysis
Current form
Latvia is in fourth place in the table for the upcoming match, four points ahead of Andorra. It is difficult to compete for higher places, given the level of the rivals. Nevertheless, we note that the national team managed to take away points from Albania, which is currently in second position (1-1). Paolo Nicolato's men are quite confident in their defense. So, they were able to avoid major defeats from Serbia and Albania, losing with a minimum score of 0:1. Only England conceded three goals on the road (0:3). In the last qualifying match, Latvia defeated Andorra on its own field (2:2).
Disqualifications and injuries
Jaunzems and Uldrikis will not play today due to injuries.
Interesting betting trends
- Latvia has drawn in the first half in three of the last five matches.
- In 10 of the 12 previous World Cup qualification matches involving the Latvian national team, no more than three goals were scored.
Approximate composition: Zviedris – Sawalnieks, Balodis, Chernomordiis, Yurkovskis, Tsyganik – Varlavans, Zelenkovs, Savelievs, Ikaunieks – Gutkovsky.
Current form
England confidently leads the group standings, having scored the maximum 15 points in five matches played. In these matches, Thomas Tuchel's team did not concede a single goal, they scored 13 goals themselves. At the same time, it cannot be said that the national team was distinguished by a bright game in all the matches played. A crushing 5-0 victory over Serbia away stands out. At the same time, there were modest 1-0 and 2-0 with Andorra. It is noticeable that it is not always easy to play against opponents with a saturated defense. On the eve of their trip to Riga, the British played a friendly match against Wales, beating their main opponent with a score of 3:0.
Disqualifications and injuries
Colville, Alexander-Arnold, Palmer, Madueke, Watkins are injured.
Interesting betting trends
- In three consecutive matches, the England national team won in the first half.
- England has not conceded in seven World Cup qualification matches in a row.
The approximate line-up: Pickford – Consa, Gehry, Stones, Lewis-Skelly – Rice, Anderson – Saka, Rogers, Rashford – Kane.
Trends
Betting 1st half: England's victory
In three matches in a row, the British won in the opening 45 minutes.
1.28England's Corner HandicapBet(-4.5)
England have taken more corners than their opponents in the last four matches.
1.58The bet is an accurate score of 0:2
England scored all five wins in the qualifying tournament with a "dry" score.
6.10Tip and bets
The guests have a significant advantage in class, and under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel, the British are confidently holding the qualifying tournament, defeating their rivals in individual matches. At the same time, it is not always possible to overcome the saturated defensive formations of opponents without problems, the same Andorra could not be beaten with a difference of more than two goals. Latvia is defending well, they lost to England on the road in the first round with a three-goal difference, and they played even more well against other opponents in the group. We believe that the hosts will be able to avoid defeat today.
Our betting tip is Latvia's victory with an Asian handicap (+3) for a coefficient of 1.98
Bet on the total
In the five qualifying matches played, the British did not concede a single goal. It is unlikely that Latvia's most formidable attack will be able to open the defenses of a superior opponent today. We expect the hosts to rely on defense and we won't see more than four goals.
The second bet is a total of less than four goals with a coefficient of 1.68
A bet on yellow cards
Obviously, the hosts will have to restrain the opponent's attacks throughout the match, and they obviously can't do without fouls and yellow cards. According to statistics, Latvia has not lost in terms of the number of yellow cards in seven of the eight previous matches. Accordingly, we recommend another option for betting on the match.
Betting Tip – Latvia wins on yellow cards with a coefficient of 1.49
