The Nations League finals have already served up some electrifying encounters, and tonight’s epic showdown between **Spain and Portugal** promises even more excitement.
Spain’s **thrilling 5-4 victory over France** in the semi-finals was nothing short of a modern football classic. The bookies have taken notice, making them **odds-on favorites** to clinch the title in Munich. However, don’t count out Portugal, who have proven their mettle by defeating the hosts Germany. They have the firepower to exploit any vulnerabilities in a Spanish defense that looked shaky against Les Bleus.
Betting Tips for Portugal vs. Spain
Manager **Luis de la Fuente** is riding high on a 19-game unbeaten streak and is seeking further glory on German soil, having lifted the Euro 2024 trophy just last summer. That’s why BoyleSports has them listed at **1/2** to win tonight and **20/23** for a victory in regulation time. However, this final might be more competitive than the odds suggest, with Portugal currently priced at a tempting **6/4** to win the tournament.
Spain’s defense showed vulnerabilities against France, conceding four goals and relying on goalkeeper **Unai Simon** to make six crucial saves. On the other hand, Portugal has had an extra day to recover and boasts a wealth of attacking talent. Winger **Francisco Conceição**, who made a significant impact off the bench in the semi-finals, is priced at **11/10** with Bet365 to simply register a shot on target.
With both teams likely to score, don’t overlook the **wonderkid Lamine Yamal**, who bagged two goals against France. He’s priced at **7/4** at BoyleSports for another goal. However, I’m particularly drawn to the **11/4** on offer at Bet365 for him to provide an assist. It’s a wager that could pay off handsomely!
Germany vs. France: The Battle for Third Place
Germany had high hopes of lifting the Nations League trophy on home soil but now finds themselves in a third-place playoff against France. The absence of key players like **Jamal Musiala** and **Antonio Rudiger** was evident as they fell short to Portugal in the semis.
**Julian Nagelsmann** faces the challenge of rallying his team for this inconsequential match in Stuttgart. Expect lineup alterations from both sides. The French team, with its deeper squad, appears the more favorable bet at evens, and it’s worth noting they are **6/4** at BoyleSports to win within the regulation time.
Keep an eye on **Rayan Cherki**, who was sharp off the bench against Spain, contributing a goal and an assist. He’s **11/10** at Bet365 for scoring or assisting today, which makes for tasty odds.
This match is set to be an open battle with both teams eager to secure consolation. A double bet on keepers **Marc-André ter Stegen** and **Mike Maignan** each making over 2.5 saves is currently priced at **5/4** at Bet365. If backups like **Oliver Baumann** or **Brice Samba** take the field, the odds remain the same, so keeping an eye on the final line-ups is advisable.
Georgia vs. Cape Verde: A Friendly Encounter
Shifting focus, there’s a friendly clash between **Georgia** and **Cape Verde** in Kutaisi, as Willy Sagnol prepares to gear up for the World Cup qualifiers.
As Georgia approaches their World Cup opener against Turkey, the friendlies against teams like the Faroe Islands and Cape Verde seem somewhat perfunctory. They barely scraped through a 1-0 victory over the Faroes recently, with Luka Lochoshvilli providing the winning strike.
Currently priced at **8/15** for a win against Cape Verde, it will be interesting to see how Georgia approaches the game after their lackluster performance. A **-1 handicap** bet on Georgia, yielding odds of **6/4** at BoyleSports, might prove prudent if they aim to impress.
Sunday’s Super Singles
- Lamine Yamal assist 11/4 Bet365
- France to win play-off Evans BoyleSports
- Georgia -1 handicap 6/4 BoyleSports
Deadly Double
- Both keepers over 2.5 saves in Germany v France 5/4 Bet365
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