Football betting tips: World Cup Qualifiers
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17:00 – Norway vs Estonia
1pt Antonio Nusa to score first at 13/2 (bet365)
1pt Antonio Nusa to score anytime at 27/20 (Coral)
19:45 – France vs Ukraine
2pts France to win and under 3.5 goals at evens (Sky Bet)
19:45 – Republic of Ireland vs Portugal
2pts Dara O’Shea 1+ shots at 29/20 (Coral)
2pts Nathan Collins 1+ shots at 29/20 (Coral)
0.5pt O’Shea and collins 2+ shots each at 55/1 (bet365)
0.25pt O’Shea and Collins 2+ shots each, Ireland 4+ corners at 160/1 (bet365)
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Norway vs Estonia
norway are 1/33 to beat Estonia on Thursday but with good reason.
They top their qualification group having taken maximum points from their opening six games, including a 3-0 win over Italy, and a win here would all-but-confirm their spot at the World Cup.
They have netted 29 times, 11 more than any other nation in World Cup Qualification Group I, and have only conceded three times.
Thursday’s opponents have played a game more than Norway but have 14 fewer points. Estonia’s goal-difference is -10 and Norway’s is +26.
Shockingly, the reverse ended 1-0 to Norway but Estonia have been competitive on home turf and have scored in each of their other home games.
their last away trip ended 5-0 to Italy though and with Norway around 1/2 to score over 3.5 goals, the goalscorer market is worth a look in Oslo.
Erling Haaland has netted 12 of his side’s goals, eight of which coming in his last two outings for Norway.
Unsurprisingly, he is painfully short in the goalscorer markets. To score anytime he is 1/6, the brace is 10/11, the hat-trick 23/10 and first goalscorer is 13/8.
The last market interests me because despite scoring the majority of his nation’s goals, Haaland has only grabbed the first goal in one game.
ANTONIO NUSA‘s price of 13/2 TO SCORE FIRST appeals.
Nusa has scored six goals in 18 appearances for his country (0.50 goals per 90) and has averaged 3.5 shots per game in qualification (2nd behind Haaland).
Bet365 have clipped the each way terms on the first goalscorer market so instead of backing this bet each way, you
Ireland vs. Portugal: Collins & O’Shea Shot Props & Betting Preview
The upcoming match between Ireland and Portugal presents potential betting opportunities, notably focusing on the shot-taking potential of Irish defenders Nathan Collins and Dara O’shea.
Collins and O’Shea have averaged a combined 2.8 shots per game throughout the qualification campaign, with each averaging over one shot individually. Bet365 currently offers odds of 29/20 on both players to each register 1+ shots during the match.
While neither player managed a shot in the recent match against Portugal, the context of this upcoming fixture is expected to be significantly different. In the reverse fixture, Ireland were heavily on the defensive, facing a 30-2 shot differential before conceding a late goal.
Ireland manager,Heimir Hallgrimsson,has indicated his team may adopt a more attacking approach,stating they “may need to take calculated risks as the game progresses.” this suggests a willingness to move forward and potentially create more scoring opportunities, which could translate to more shots from defenders joining the attack.
Further betting options available at bet365 include a combined bet on Collins and O’Shea each having 2+ shots at 55/1, a scenario that has occurred in 50% of Ireland’s qualifying games. For higher-risk bettors,the combination of Collins and O’Shea both having 2+ shots and Ireland recording 4+ corners is available at 160/1 – this particular combination has landed twice previously in the qualification campaign.
Portugal, while not yet guaranteed qualification, only needs a point from their final two matches to secure their place in the tournament. Notably, Hungary’s Attila Szalai scored from a corner against Portugal in their last game, potentially highlighting a vulnerability that Ireland could exploit.
Odds were correct at 1300 GMT on November 11, 2025.
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