Our five-fold Both Teams To Score accumulator targets games where attacking talent and current trends outstrip defensive reliability. Scotland visit fragile Belarus, Israel test Italy’s revamped frontline, Greece meet Denmark’s creators, Kosovo host adventurous Sweden, and Switzerland face resilient Slovenia. Pressure, styles and recent scorelines all steer us towards goals at both ends.
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Reasoning All six ties profile for goals both ways: Villa’s refreshed attack versus Bologna’s cup-hardened forwards; Ferencváros’ high-event style; Rangers’ Ibrox thrust countered by Genk’s pace; Salzburg’s pressing against Porto’s clinical edge; Stuttgart’s adventurous full-backs versus Celta’s savvy transitions; and Utrecht’s expansive approach against a depleted but dangerous Lyon. |
Belarus vs Scotland
Herrin Kendrick; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
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Belarus were swept aside by Greece, yet German Barkovskiy’s consolation showed they still carry a spark in the final third. Carlos Alos’s team have conceded nine across their last two, but those three consecutive victories earlier in the year (11 scored) reveal forward bite when they string together phases and earn set pieces. Max Ebong’s five international goals highlight a penetrative runner, while Pavel Pavlyuchenko’s workload often produces second-ball chaos for attackers to exploit. Scotland approach this after a disciplined point against Denmark, and Steve Clarke is unlikely to park the bus against weaker opponents.
The visitors’ probable midfield of Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Ryan Christie and Lewis Ferguson should keep Belarus pinned back and feed the Adams–Dykes pairing with crosses and cut-backs. That ambition increases the risk of counter-attacks, particularly if Scotland’s full-backs step high. Given Belarus’s tendency to nab one even in defeat and Scotland’s need to push for a first group win, both nets should be worked.
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Greece vs Denmark
Gram Dodd; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
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Greece opened Group C with a statement performance, racing 4-0 ahead before the interval against Belarus and underlining how varied their attacking routes have become. Ivan Jovanovic’s blueprint gets width from Kostas Tsimikas and final-third invention from Anastasios Bakasetas, while Vangelis Pavlidis and Christos Tzolis supply movement and finishing. Denmark arrive frustrated by a goalless draw with Scotland, but the underlying structure promises more shots here: Morten Hjulmand secures midfield, Mikkel Damsgaard floats between lines, and Kasper Dolberg links in the box with Mika Biereth stretching channels.
Greece have won four of five in all competitions, yet they rarely shut up shop when hosting; in front of an expectant crowd, they will seek to build early pressure. Denmark’s response should be bolder than in Copenhagen as Brian Riemer chases his first group victory, potentially introducing extra pace from the bench. With both managers set on front-foot football and the head-to-head offering no modern blueprint, BTTS represents the most balanced route.
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Israel vs Italy
John Pentin; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
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Israel ride into Debrecen buoyed by a 4-0 win in Moldova, built on Dor Peretz’s drive, Oscar Gloukh’s creativity and Manor Solomon’s dribbling threat behind Tai Baribo. Ran Ben Shimon’s side sit narrowly ahead of Italy and cannot retreat; a proactive approach at “home” in Hungary has served them well. Italy’s reset under Gennaro Gattuso delivered a 5-0 dismantling of Estonia, with Moise Kean striking first and Mateo Retegui grabbing a brace.
A reversion to a back four in front of Gianluigi Donnarumma released more bodies into advanced areas, while Giacomo Raspadori’s impact from the bench adds further jeopardy late on. The Azzurri will have more of the ball, but if Gattuso adds an extra midfielder for control, Israel’s counters become even more dangerous, especially down Italy’s left where Federico Dimarco bombs on. Past meetings favour Italy, yet the present dynamics—Israel’s confidence and Italy’s openness in transition—are perfect BTTS ingredients. Expect both to score in a tense, playoff-shaping encounter.
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Kosovo vs Sweden
Linus Bergström; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
Rationale:
Kosovo’s heavy loss in Switzerland masked flickers of attacking threat that should be amplified back at Fadil Vokrri Stadium, where they have rattled off five straight home wins in all competitions. Franco Foda will again lean on Vedat Muriqi’s aerial presence, with Ermal Krasniqi adding pace from wide and Florent Muslija offering shooting from range. Sweden’s group opener, a 2-2 draw with Slovenia, showcased their blend of incision and fragility.
Jon Dahl Tomasson’s front line supplies menace through Viktor Gyökeres’ power and Anthony Elanga’s runs off the shoulder, while the back three can be exposed if wing-backs step too high. Alexander Isak may be short of minutes from the start, but his potential late cameo only improves the visitors’ chance of finding the net. Conversely, Kosovo should profit from direct balls into Muriqi and second phases around the box, especially if Sweden’s centre-backs are dragged wide. With both seeking a first win and the home crowd urging aggression, goals both ways look likely.
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Switzerland vs Slovenia
Wolfgang Shotten; Sports journalist at BettingTips4You
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Switzerland brushed aside Kosovo 4-0, with Breel Embolo in clinical mood and Granit Xhaka orchestrating. Murat Yakin’s structure creates constant wide overloads through Ruben Vargas and Dan Ndoye, which in Basel typically yields plenty of deliveries and cut-backs. Slovenia, though, are awkward travellers and arrive unbeaten in four away matches, including a spirited 2-2 with Sweden where they twice came from behind.
Benjamin Sesko’s athletic profile stretches defences, while Zan Vipotnik’s recent streak—four goals across club and country—adds penalty-box instincts. Jan Oblak’s presence keeps Slovenia competitive, but their willingness to press and counter can also leave spaces behind full-backs. Switzerland should fashion chances repeatedly, yet the visitors possess enough punch to convert one of their breakaways or set pieces. With both sets of forwards in rhythm and neither side incentivised to sit on a narrow lead, the most sensible path avoids picking a winner and lands on a goal-for-goal angle.
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