WCQ Second Round Drama—Who's Moving Closer to the World Cup?: Accumulator Tip for March 24

This Monday, in the second round of the World Cup qualifying campaign, European nations will be aiming for success in a bid to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup finals. I have picked the best three games happening on this day to curate an accumulator tip to help you win big. 

Lithuania vs. Finland

Lithuania showed some fighting spirit in their recent match against Poland in the World Cup qualifying. They appeared to be heading for a share of the spoils until they conceded a late strike from Robert Lewandowski to lose 1-0 on the road. That result extended their losing run across all competitions to eight games.

Finland began their World Cup qualifying campaign with a nervy 1-0 away win against Malta. Before this triumph, the visitors had gone eight matches without a win across all competitions, recording seven losses and a solitary draw. 

This will be the second meeting between these two sides. In the first meeting, Lithuania won 1-0 and that was in 2014. Finland are considered favourites this time around but I'm not taking much interest in the full-time market as things could go sideways. I do believe this could turn out to be a low-scoring affair. Lithuania's last two matches have ended with a 1-0 scoreline, while Finland have seen under 2.5 goals in each of their last three matches.

• Bet Type: TU 2.5

England vs. Latvia

Thomas Tuchel left the crowd in awe in his debut as England head coach. Tuchel saw his troops eliminate the threat of Albania in the first round of the World Cup qualifying by securing a comfortable 2-0 home win. That result made it four straight wins across all competitions with 13 goals scored.

Latvia, on the other hand, also impressed in the first round of the World Cup qualifying campaign. They beat Andorra 1-0 away from home and are second in Group K. That result also halted a four match winless run (D1, L3).

I'm not surprised England are overwhelming favourites to win here against Latvia. Thomas Tuchel's troops have been imperious at home, especially in the World Cup qualifying campaign. They are unbeaten in 29 home matches, recording 26 wins and three draws. I see Latvia struggling here and this is why I'm backing England in the asian handicap -3.5.

• Bet Type: W1 (-3.5)

Poland vs. Malta

Poland began their World Cup qualifying campaign in an unconvincing manner. Their match against the 142nd-ranked Lithuania was supposed to be a walk in the park. Instead, they had to scramble for a 1-0 home win thanks to Robert Lewandowski's late effort. 

Malta, in search of their first appearance in the World Cup finals, were dealt a huge blow last time out against Finland whem they lost 1-0. They were the better side in that match and should have scored more than once if it weren't for the unshakable Lukas Hradecky in front of goal. That result halted a four-match unbeaten run (W3, D1).

Poland has been dominant in this fixture. They have won each of their last four matches and this without conceding a goal. I expect a comfortable win for them in this one. However, for this particular match, I'm backing Poland to keep a clean sheet.

• Bet type: BTTS - No