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Germany vs. Romania
Friday, October 8, 2021 – 02:45 PM EDT at Imtech Arena
Germany’s Low Has Been Flicked Up
The arrival of coach Hansi Flick to the German international squad has instantly eradicated the poor performances that Joachim Low suffered as manager. And, of course, we shouldn’t be quick to judge after a mere three fixtures coached by Flick, but the German squad has netted twelve goals and conceded none since his arrival.
Group J of the World Cup qualifiers doesn’t pose many threats to this German team. Flick allows the German youth to evolve alongside the well-experienced squad members – a substantial rebuild of an aging team is being put in place.
Romania is fighting for a qualifying position as they trail Armenia by just one point, but it’s challenging to envision Tricolorii causing the German’s any problems this Friday evening. In addition, they’ll face Armenia three days following this fixture; saving fresh legs will be necessary for a fixture that’s more important and significantly easier to obtain a victory.
Form, Mentality, World Cup Odds and Trends
- Germany have won their previous 3 WCQ games at half time and full time
- Germany have kept a clean sheet in all games since the arrival of Hansi Flick
- Romania have won just 1 game from their previous 7 away games in WCQ
Final Thoughts and World Cup Qualifying Betting Picks
Of course, the obvious betting choice is to back the newly reformed German squad but finding the value in Friday’s clash isn’t easy. Oddsmakers don’t expect any other result than a German victory, and we’d be lying by saying they’re wrong.
With that said, I anticipate the German’s will dominate this fixture in both halves; their elite squad will be too much for Romania to deal with as Mirel Radoi will be looking ahead to Monday’s meeting with Armenia.
Soccer Pick: Germany 3 – Romania 0
Soccer Pick: Germany to win both halves [-110] with Intertops (visit our Intertops Review)
Czech Republic vs. Wales
Friday, October 8, 2021 - 02:45 PM EDT at Eden Arena
A Close Encounter Expected
Group E of the World Cup Qualifiers becomes a little more interesting as second place the Czech Republic welcomes 3rd place Wales into a battle for the second position. Both teams are holding an equal seven points, and the goal difference is all that’s preventing Wales from second place. With that said, Wales possesses a game in hand and a more significant set of results.
The Czechs surprised us when they reached the quarter-finals in the European Championship, but their results and form have dropped since. On the other hand, Wales has remained unbeaten since their top-16 run in the Euros and is equally dangerous as their opponents this week.
Final Thoughts and World Cup Qualifying Betting Picks
Oddsmakers are severely underestimating the Welsh squad by pricing them at 5/1 for an outright win. Although I won’t give The Dragon’s enough faith, we can capitalize on this price through alternative markets.
Wales to win or draw at plus money is an incredible amount of value and is seemingly a no-brainer choice when Wales won the reverse fixture 1-0 back in March.
Soccer Pick: C Republic 0 – Wales 0
Soccer Pick: Wales double chance wins or draw 2.05 [+105] with Intertops
Azerbaijan vs. Ireland
Saturday, October 9,2-021- 12:00 PM EDT at Baki Olumpiya Stadionu
Battle of the Bottom
Azerbaijan and Ireland are sitting at the bottom of group A - with 1 point for the hosts and 2 points for the visitors. It’s safe to say, World Cup Qualification for both teams has been abysmal, and Azerbaijan is already eliminated from a chance to make the playoffs.
Form, Mentality, World Cup Odds and Trends
- Azerbaijan has lost their 3 previous home games in WCQ
- Azerbaijan average 0.50 goals in their WC home fixtures
- Ireland average 0.80 goals in their WC away fixtures
Final Thoughts and World Cup Qualifying Betting Picks
The positives are difficult to find, but Ireland’s previous performance against Serbia, a 1-1 draw, didn’t tell the complete story as Ireland delivered their most notable efforts of the tournament.
One team is terrible, the other is worse, and we expect Ireland to claim their first win of the tournament versus a cagey, unreliable, and inexperienced Azerbaijan squad.
Soccer Pick: Azerbaijan 0 – Ireland 1
Soccer Pick: Ireland to win 2.20 [+120] with Intertops
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