The last batch of international fixtures take place next week before domestic football gets back underway. After travelling to Amsterdam to play Ronald Koeman’s Holland, Gareth Southgate’s England face Italy at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday night.
The likes of France, Germany, Brazil, Spain and Argentina are also in action on Tuesday. Get ready for what promises to be a fascinating night of international football friendly fixtures.
- Russia v France – France to Win to Nil (7/4 at Bet365)
- Hungary v Scotland – Scotland Win (21/10 at Bet365)
- Denmark v Chile – 1-1 Draw (15/2 at BetVictor)
- Germany v Brazil – Draw & BTTS (16/5 at Coral)
- England v Italy – 0-0 Draw (15/2 at Betfair)
- Spain v Argentina – Spain Win (8/5 at Ladbrokes)
International Friendlies
With the 2018 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, several nations are beginning to get their preparations in place for Russia. Southgate has picked an experimental squad for these two qualifiers, with a number of veteran and inexperienced players given the chance to impress the boss ahead of the finals.
Russia v France
The World Cup hosts Russia entertain Didier Deschamps’ France in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Stanislav Cherchesov’s troops have a tough week as Brazil visit Moscow on Friday. As expected, Les Bleus head to Russia as favourites.
After narrowly missing out on glory at UEFA Euro 2016, France will be looking to build on that campaign by going far in Russia this summer. The French are one of the favourites to win the 2018 World Cup.
Deschamps will be targeting two wins from the upcoming games against Colombia and Russia, and we can see them winning with ease in Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Have a punt on the visitors to win to nil at 7/4 with Bet365.
France to Win to Nil – 7/4 at Bet365
Hungary v Scotland
Alex McLeish begins life in the Scotland dugout with a home match with Costa Rica on Friday night. A few days later, the Scots travel to Budapest to play Georges Leekens’ Hungary in the Groupama Arena.
Despite their World Cup qualifying campaign ending in more disappointment, there were plenty of positives to take for Scotland. As for the Hungarians, they finished third in Group B, 14 points adrift of the top two.
The Scottish players will be looking to make a good impression in Budapest, and we can see Scotland coming out on top. Back the away win at 21/10 with Bet365.
Scotland Win – 21/10 at Bet365
Denmark v Chile
Age Hareide’s Denmark, who thumped Republic of Ireland in the World Cup qualification play-offs, are gearing up for what will be only their fifth World Cup appearance. Chile, who reached the last 16 in each of the last two World Cups, will miss out for the first time since 2006.
On their day, the Danes are capable of beating any side, and they could be a nation to keep an eye on in Russia. As for the Chileans, they will be looking to rebuild after a disastrous CONMEBOL qualifying campaign.
On paper, these two countries look pretty evenly matched. With that in mind, have a punt on the 1-1 draw at 15/2 with BetVictor.
1-1 Draw – 15/2 at BetVictor
Germany v Brazil
One of Tuesday’s most eye-catching friendlies comes from Berlin as Joachim Low’s Germany host Tite’s Brazil at the Olympiastadion. These two heavyweights are expected to go far in Russia, but which one will come out on top in Berlin on Tuesday?
Both the Germans and Brazilians had outstanding qualifying campaigns, setting them up nicely to have a real go in Russia. With each side capable of winning this one, we’re in for what should be a fascinating tussle in Berlin.
With so much talent in both teams, there’s a decent chance the pair will cancel each other out. Take a look at the draw and both teams to score at Coral’s strong price of 16/5.
Draw & BTTS – 16/5 at Coral
England v Italy
After Friday night’s tough game in the Dutch capital, the Three Lions are back on home soil on Tuesday as they take on Italy, who failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1958. This will be another stern test for Southgate’s men against one of Europe’s best.
England recovered superbly well after plenty of off-field turmoil at the start of their qualifying campaign, booking their place in Russia by winning Group F with ease. As for the Italians, they were shocked by Sweden in the play-offs to miss out on Russia.
Southgate is expected to chop and change his side over these next two games, but we fancy the Three Lions to get something from this one. Italy’s rebuilding process starts now, so backing a draw in London seems the way to go here. England have drawn their last two at home 0-0, have a punt on the goalless draw this Tuesday at 15/2 (Betfair).
0-0 Draw – 15/2 at Betfair
Spain v Argentina
Our final preview is another mouth-watering match as Julen Lopetegui’s Spain and Jorge Sampaoli’s Argentina square off at the Cerro del Espino on Tuesday night. This heavyweight clash could go either way in Majadahonda.
Spain, who lifted the World Cup eight years, have ultimately disappointed in their last two tournaments but are slowly getting back to their best. The Argentines may have scraped through their qualifying campaign, but they are also capable of going far in Russia.
This is a tough one to call, although home advantage could just give the hosts the edge on Tuesday. Put some money on the Spain win at 7/5 with Ladbrokes.
Spain Win – 7/5 at Ladbrokes