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- Macedonia v Belarus international friendly betting tips and match preview. Little to choose between two underperforming sides.
Macedonia v Belarus international friendly betting tips and match preview. Little to choose between two underperforming sides.
Match Preview - 17:00 Kick-Off at Phillip II Arena, Skopje
Macedonia recorded their first win in 6 games when they put 3 past a hapless Liechtenstein team in Friday’s World Cup Qualifier. A goal from Nikolov and a second half brace from Nestorovski was enough to give Macedonia their first 3 points in Group G on a balmy night in Vaduz.
Belarus were taken apart by a rampant Sweden side, who put 4 goals past Andrey Gorbunov – the Belarus number one endured a nightmare evening in Stockholm. Belarus are yet to win a game in Group A – it seems the impressive point they took at home against France in the group’s opening round of fixtures turned out to be a flash in the pan rather than an indication of things to come.
The nations have played each other twice before - Macedonia and Belarus were paired together in their Euro 2016 qualifying group, with the latter coming out on top winning 2-1 away and drawing 0-0 at home.
Macedonia’s recent results.
- Mar 24th 2017 Liechtenstein 0:3 Macedonia - WC Qualifying Group
- Nov 12th 2016 Spain 3:0 Macedonia - WC Qualifying Group
- Oct 9th 2016 Macedonia 2:3 Italy - WC Qualifying Group
- Oct 6th 2016 Macedonia 1:2 Israel - WC Qualifying Group
Belarus’ recent results
- Mar 25h 2017 Sweden 4:0 Belarus - WC Qualifying Group
- Nov 13th 2016 Bulgaria 1:0 Belarus - WC Qualifying Group
- Nov 9th 2016 Greece 0:1 Belarus - Friendly
- Oct 10th 2016 Belarus 1:1 Luxemburg - WC Qualifying Group
Odds
- Macedonia 17/10
- Belarus 7/4
- Draw 2/1
- (Odds taken from Ladbrokes)
Macedonia V Belarus Predictions
Both Macedonia and Belarus are capable of springing a surprise or two on any given day. Their inconsistent performances make it tricky to identify a definitive favourite for their friendly encounter on Tuesday and the uncertainty is reflected in the outright odds offered by most bookmakers. On this occasion a draw looks the most likely outcome.
I don’t envisage this being an action packed game. Goals should be at a premium and even though Ladbrokes odds of 4/9 for there to be under 2.5 goals aren’t exactly mouth-watering, it could be a decent punt to help you beef up your accumulator. If you are looking for something more adventurous, William Hill’s odds of 16/5 for both teams to score and the match to end a draw ticks all the right boxes
Our Tips
- Under 2.5 goals 4/9 Ladbrokes
- Both teams to score/draw 16/5 William Hill
