Euro classics in the UEFA Nations League: Accumulator Tips for October 10

This Thursday matches from the 3rd round in the UEFA Nations League are scheduled, and some great matches await us, especially in League A and B. Italy in Rome will welcome Belgium, and England will face Greece in London. At the same time, Slovenia will travel to the cold Oslo to face Norway.

Italy: W-W-L-D-L

Belgium: L-W-L-D-W

Italy, long regarded as a football power, faced a difficult and disappointing performance at the European Championship in Germany. The team, which entered the competition as the defending champions, was unexpectedly eliminated in the round of 16 by Switzerland. This early elimination was a significant blow to the team and starkly contrasted with their previous success. The disappointment has been compounded by a string of mediocre results that have left fans and analysts questioning the Azzurro's current form and future prospects. On the other hand, Belgium is another team that has been under pressure and has high expectations from fans and experts. However, despite their talent and potential, they have yet to secure a major trophy. Like Italy, Belgium experienced disappointment at EURO 2024, crashing out in the round of 16 after losing to France. In the previous three competitive matches, Italy won all three times. Considering all the above, as well as the trend in their mutual meetings, I believe that Italy is much closer to triumph on Thursday night.

• Bet: W1

England: W-W-L-W-D

Greece: W-W-W-L-D

England began the new post-Gareth Southgate era fine, with interim manager Lee Carsley making it two 2-0 wins in their Nations League Group B2 opener. Carsley's strategy of attacking football, which had been lacking in the later stages of Southgate's reign, was refreshing and England was secure in defence, keeping two clean sheets in a row for the first time since June last year. The players are motivated to correct the failure from last season when they were relegated from League A. Although they have started this season well, they still do not occupy the top of the group that guarantees automatic promotion. That place belongs to their upcoming guests, Greece, whom England needs to beat. Scoring was no problem for Greece in their first two Nations League matches, which they won 3-0 and 2-0 to go top of Group B2. Before that, Greece beat Malta 2-0 in a friendly to make it three consecutive wins for the first time since June 2022, and coach Ivan Jovanovic will have a tough task to prove his side are serious contenders. England is a very big favorite in this match, even though Greece is in good form. However, the visiting team is missing a very important player, so England should easily achieve victory. Therefore, I believe that the home team will win by at least two goals.

• Bet: Over 2.5

Norway: W-D-L-W-D

Slovenia: W-D-D-D-D

After a frustrating game against Kazakhstan, which ended goalless (0-0) in their first appearance in the UEFA Nations League last month, Norway finally registered its first victory. In an exciting match, Norway beat Austria 2-1, returning to winning ways. But in order to take over the top of the table ahead of Slovenia, the Norwegians will have to win back-to-back for the first time since last October. Unfortunately, in this challenge, Norway will not be able to count on its captain, Martin Odegaard, who is out of the game due to an ankle injury sustained during the last national team gathering. On the other hand, Slovenia, who was promoted from League C in the 2020/21 season, is still looking for its stability at this higher level. Its 3-0 win against Kazakhstan in its last Nations League outing was their first win in seven matches, although Slovenia has managed to maintain a remarkably solid defense during that period, conceding just once and drawing five. A similar situation can be observed in the League of Nations, where five of Slovenia's last nine matches ended without a winner. However, Norway is where they have always struggled, scoring just one goal in five away matches against this team. Slovenia is undefeated in the last six competitive matches, without conceding a goal in the previous four matches. Norway is without key player Martin Odegaard, so my betting tip is that the visitors will not lose on Thursday night, and I expect goals in this match.

• Bet: Over 2.5