Although Europe’s elite might have only just closed shop for the summer break, it will be the international stage that steals all of the headlines over the next couple of weeks.
With European Championship qualifying getting back underway on Friday night, all of Europe’s heavyweights will be looking to take another giant step towards EURO 2024.
Ahead of a stacked weekend of international fixtures from across the continent, we are also treated to a host of interesting betting markets.
So, for those you looking to stick on a weekend EURO qualifying flutter, we have created your ultimate Friday Double.
19:45 Wales vs Armenia
Although Wales might have failed to make any kind of impact during their World Cup adventure out in Qatar over the winter, Rob Page’s side have certainly bounced back since getting their European Championship qualifying campaign underway back in March. Last seen picking up a gritty 1-0 victory against Latvia in Cardiff, Friday’s hosts are dreaming of the chance to book an immediate return to a major international tournament.
Opening their Group D run with a stunning last-gasp 1-1 draw away at World Cup bronze medalists Croatia, Wales have certainly gained a real reputation for their continued qualifying success on home soil.
In fact, including that 1-0 win against Latvia last time out, the Dragons are remarkably unbeaten in each of their previous 12 straight European Championship qualifying appearances in front of their own supporters – a run that stems all the way back to March 2011.
Priced at 2/5 with BetUS to secure back-to-back victories for the first time in 19 months, Wales will be looking to cash in on an Armenia squad who are in the midst of an extended struggle.
Opening their Group D campaign with a sluggish 2-1 loss at home against Turkey, Friday’s guests have failed to win any of their last nine contests across all competitions and are yet to put a single qualifying point on the board.
Likewise, last seen on foreign soil getting hit with a routine 2-0 defeat at the hands of Albania seven months ago, the Havakakan have failed to clinch a single win on their travels since way back in March 2021.
Betting Tip: Wales win & Under 3.5 goals @ 6/5 with Pribet
19:45 Denmark vs Northern Ireland
While Denmark might have opened their European Championship qualifying campaign with a routine 3-1 victory at home against Finland on March 23rd, Friday’s hosts have publicly struggled to find any kind of stability over the past six months. Failing to make it out of the group stage during their World Cup adventure over the winter and putting just a single point on the board, Kasper Hjulmand’s side have now recorded just a single win from their last five appearances.
Likewise, although the Danes might still be seen as a standout contender to clinch top spot in Group H, they are coming off the back of a stunning 3-2 loss at the hands of Kazakhstan on March 26th.
However, smelling the chance to claim a crucial boost on Friday night and priced at 4/11 with Olympusbet to pick up just a second victory of 2023, Denmark will be calling of their budding attacking talisman to spearhead their charge here.
Really enjoying a breakout season with Atlanta and attracting interest from the likes of Manchester United this summer, 20-year-old sensation Rasmus Hojlund has also notched a trio of goals in his opening two Group H appearances this year.
Although Northern Ireland might have had their sights firmly set on mounting a genuine top-two charge this year, Friday’s guests now look like they will be facing a major uphill battle.
Signing off March’s international break with a toothless 1-0 loss at home against Finland, the Greens have mustered just a pair of wins from any of their last nine appearances across all competitions – a run that stems all the way back to March 2022.
Betting Tip: Rasmus Hojlund to score anytime & Denmark win @ 6/4 with Luckster
Friday’s EURO Double
- Wales win & Under 3.5 goals @ 6/5
- Rasmus Hojlund to score anytime & Denmark win @ 6/4
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