The UEFA Nations League 2020/2021 Discussion Thread

[Lucius]

Such a high victory of Portugal is only the result of their great desire and motivation to win that match, and on the other hand almost complete lack of motivation on the other hand to prevent it. The heavier defeat was avoided due to the very good reactions of the goalkeeper Livakovic and the whole series of misses by the Portuguese in the first half - and it should not be overlooked that CR was sitting in the stands.

As for Modric and Rakitic, both of them are, as far as I know, completely healthy and ready to play - but the fact that they can choose which games to play and which not, is at least unfair to the country for which they play for and to their teammates. It would be fairer to say, as after the 2018 World Cup, that the League of Nations is not a priority for Croatia, so let only those players who invite themselves to the national team play.

If this attitude is repeated on Tuesday, France will have only easier training and a very nice goal difference after the game.

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[AicecreaME]

The games will be played without crowds and the most determining factor when National teams are playing for me is the supporting of home fans.If the stadiums will be empty there will be no real emotion and maybe the players will not feel that motivated.I don’t expect a lot of beautiful games from this league.

I agree. The games would be dull compare to the earlier games held at the stadiums and gymnasiums back when pandemic isn’t present.

There would be minimal to no audience because of safety precautions. I think the audience support and ambiance contribute a lot when it comes to the player’s performance, hence would make it a factor for winning or losing their game.

It matters to a player when you feel someone on the audience is cheering for you to bring home the bacon. On the other hand, i guess the players were well-aware about the situation and did their best to train to be able to win. There is no guarantee of winning just because someone is rooting for you. BUT it does help the players feel more motivated, inspired and dedicated. Determination to win whether there are audience or none is needed especially with what we’re facing right now.

Nonetheless, I’m hoping for the best with this upcoming league.

[big_daddy]

Omg, what a bad day yesterday

tnx to Macedonia and France on their wins, I had to put much more on that parlay..., I'm still trying to find an odd with a great potential today

Germany to win combined with Slovenia to win?
What do you think?

[hahay]

Germany to win combined with Slovenia to win?
What do you think?

Good combination, the Slovenia match has started and Slovenia is leading the way with a one goal advantage in the 28th minute and on Germany, I also bet on him today and also for Spain. There are no other options for Germany and Spain today, a win is a must they must get in this match.

[tyKiwanuka]

I really don't know what to do with Switzerland vs Germany. The germans should win this, but somehow I don't like the odds, don't ask me why. Switzerland is tough to beat at home and they surely are extra motivated against the big neighbour. Maybe HCX for around 4.0 is an option, but then again Germany should do well on counter-attacks with their fast players if leading late in the game and then this bet could lose easily.
Maybe some over is a good choice, since there have already been loads of unders again today (1-0/1-0/0-1/0-1 lol) and from a statistical point of view, some games do finish over always

[LTU_btc]

Currently Spain is leading 3:0 against Ukraine. I didn't expected that it will be so easy. Ansu Fati scored his first goal for Spanish national team being just 17 years old. What a goal it was.
Switzerland - Germany is 1:1 so far with 15 minutes left. @tyKiwanuka, seems that you had doubts about this game not without a reason .
I regret that I didn't bet on Greece win over Kosovo - odds were such good. I simply haven't looked at C league games today... :/

[snipie]

Currently Spain is leading 3:0 against Ukraine. I didn't expected that it will be so easy

The game finished with 4 goals for Spain and 0 to Ukraine. Didn't expect it to end that way. Maybe 2-1 or 1-0 for Spain but 4 goals!

Switzerland - Germany is 1:1 so far with 15 minutes left. @tyKiwanuka, seems that you had doubts about this game not without a reason .

I was about to say the same

[EdenHazard]

I really don't know what to do with Switzerland vs Germany. The germans should win this, but somehow I don't like the odds, don't ask me why. Switzerland is tough to beat at home and they surely are extra motivated against the big neighbour. Maybe HCX for around 4.0 is an option, but then again Germany should do well on counter-attacks with their fast players if leading late in the game and then this bet could lose easily.
Maybe some over is a good choice, since there have already been loads of unders again today (1-0/1-0/0-1/0-1 lol) and from a statistical point of view, some games do finish over always

Switzerland got an important point from Germany, they are not in an easy group, spain is next , they lost to Ukraine before tho which a heavy loss that they should be able to get 3 points from them as the odds to get even 1 point from spain is like zero to none.
1-1 for the Switzerland vs Germany . The under goals is the answer not the other way around unfortunately.
A lot of people might have lost due this result... Germany should have win but Switzerland shows the attractive game.
And yeah easy money for an odds of 1.4 in spain who demolished Ukraine 4-0 , impressive ramos , a dream debut for ansu fati.

[cryptofrka]

Such a high victory of Portugal is only the result of their great desire and motivation to win that match, and on the other hand almost complete lack of motivation on the other hand to prevent it. The heavier defeat was avoided due to the very good reactions of the goalkeeper Livakovic and the whole series of misses by the Portuguese in the first half - and it should not be overlooked that CR was sitting in the stands.

As for Modric and Rakitic, both of them are, as far as I know, completely healthy and ready to play - but the fact that they can choose which games to play and which not, is at least unfair to the country for which they play for and to their teammates. It would be fairer to say, as after the 2018 World Cup, that the League of Nations is not a priority for Croatia, so let only those players who invite themselves to the national team play.

If this attitude is repeated on Tuesday, France will have only easier training and a very nice goal difference after the game.

It's not just Modrić and Rakitić, it was Perišić as well - I do feel in a way that it is more that we need to find new options soon than it is them choosing the games they will play. League of Nations isn't really a priority for most teams, Italy had 34 players on the roster a few days ago - everybody is using it to test new players and formations. They are getting older and it is important we find some solutions before they go.

I think it's more the huge drop in quality - because let's face it - soon, Marcelo Brozović will probably be our best starting player. That's shocking, really.

[Trofo]

I wanna play something today but the games are so screwed, I have a feeling most of them will end 1:1 which is not great value to play either both to score or under 2.5 goals. In the end I think I will put correct score 1:1 on following as a multi where I need to get at least 3 correct:
Bosnia - Poland
Netherlands - Italy
Israel - Slovakia
N. Irland - Norway
Kazakhstan - Belarus
And maybe put Albania to win as fix to boost the possible payout.

Do you guys know any BTC accepting site where you can play a system like that. I can do it on my fiat bookie. I actually hate those kind of tickets and I didn't play one for more than 2 years so waiting for your opinions to sway me for some high stake double.

[buwaytress]

Now Germany's paying for their cautious approach. 2 points from their toughest opponents, and Switzerland might even fancy their chances now, cause they could have won this one in all honesty. Ty was right about Germany both times. All in the lineup after all, eh?

No real upsets anyway, odds wise, except maybe Malta getting that point against Latvia.

@Trofo: I think you call those system parlays (if I understand what you're trying to do) and I the only crypto bookie I know of that can do that now is Betcoin (just choose your selections and change the tab to System instead of Combo).

[tyz]

Two interesting odds for matches to bet for tonight.

The Netherlands vs. Italy
According to bookmakers, the Netherlands are clear favorite (win NL 2.35 vs win IT 3.25). I would see the match more equalized so a bet on a win of Italy could be a good chance at very good odds. Or double chance Italy at 2.19 is also a good opportunity.

Austria vs. Romania
The bookmakers see Austria as the winning team (win AT 1.69 vs. win RO 5.6). I see a good chance to go for double chance Romania at 3.9.

[leea-1334]

Switzerland got an important point from Germany, they are not in an easy group, spain is next , they lost to Ukraine before tho which a heavy loss that they should be able to get 3 points from them as the odds to get even 1 point from spain is like zero to none.
1-1 for the Switzerland vs Germany . The under goals is the answer not the other way around unfortunately.
A lot of people might have lost due this result... Germany should have win but Switzerland shows the attractive game.
And yeah easy money for an odds of 1.4 in spain who demolished Ukraine 4-0 , impressive ramos , a dream debut for ansu fati.

Hard to say at international level, which is why I like group stages. They all calculate their points and look at other games, whereas the smaller teams just play all out with their best, and can pull off upsets. I think Switzerland should never be ruled out and Spain is not yet at a level they can say every game is an easy win, even after 4-0 against Ukraine!

[big_daddy]

Germany to win combined with Slovenia to win?
What do you think?

Good combination, the Slovenia match has started and Slovenia is leading the way with a one goal advantage in the 28th minute and on Germany, I also bet on him today and also for Spain. There are no other options for Germany and Spain today, a win is a must they must get in this match.

Good for me that I’ve picked a double chance on Germny for a little frofit yesterday

Donno what to pick for a single today really so I’m in with this multi:

Multi (5)
Bosnia & Herzegovina win or draw @1.70
Albania to win @1.44
Austria to win @1.61
Israel to win or draw @1.25
Netherlands to win or draw @1.35
Tot @4.05

[Daniel91]

Breaking news:
Mbappe has tested positive for coronavirus and will come back home.
He will not play in the match against Croatia.
Source : https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8707055/amp/Kylian-Mbappe-tests-positive-coronavirus-PSG-forward-leave-national-team.html

[TalkStar]

Breaking news:
Mbappe has tested positive for coronavirus and will come back home.
He will not play in the match against Croatia.
Source : https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-8707055/amp/Kylian-Mbappe-tests-positive-coronavirus-PSG-forward-leave-national-team.html

After Neymar & Di Maria now another PSG star got covid19 positive. Sad news for France national team and PSG fans. Most probably we will not see him playing for next few matches until he get well. Multiple PSG stars have tested positive and club authorities tensions are growing high due to covid19 attack on their best eleven.

Get the full news here; PSG in Covid-19 crisis as Neymar & Di Maria return from 'Very Bad Trip' to Ibiza

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Just read it... Even Mbappè is now positive for COVID, not a good situation right now in France and in PSG with at this point 7? positives.

Anyway was watching Italy but I left the game this cup is so useless I haven't the power to resist for 90 minutes.

[LTU_btc]

Today I made one of the most stupid betting mistakes ever. I bet on Czech Republic to win @4.9. It was strange for me why odds for is so big because they are better team than Scotland. And only later I realized that there was Covid-19 cases in Czech team and they had to make completely new squad. At least I haven't lost much.
Maybe someone had Lithuania to win @9.2. I think it's biggest upset of the tonight, together with Romania win over Austria. It's a bit strange feeling when my national team wins official game after long 4 years break. Now I know how citizens of countries like Andorra, Malta or Faroe Islands feel after they team achieve win .

[Trofo]

Today I made one of the most stupid betting mistakes ever. I bet on Czech Republic to win @4.9. It was strange for me why odds for is so big because they are better team than Scotland. And only later I realized that there was Covid-19 cases in Czech team and they had to make completely new squad. At least I haven't lost much.
Maybe someone had Lithuania to win @9.2. I think it's biggest upset of the tonight, together with Romania win over Austria. It's a bit strange feeling when my national team wins official game after long 4 years break. Now I know how citizens of countries like Andorra, Malta or Faroe Islands feel after they team achieve win .

Congrats on your team winning, go celebrate!! It is definitely a big upset, probably the biggest from all the games in this window.
I knew about covid cases in Czech team and I took them to win @6.5 anyway. They played well and deserved more from the first half.

I needed one goal from Netherlands to end the day in nice profit. Had a multi with a bunch of both to score games and we had some goals in Nations League as a change of pace from usual boring stuff.

[big_daddy]

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I needed one goal from Netherlands to end the day in nice profit. Had a multi with a bunch of both to score games and we had some goals in Nations League as a change of pace from usual boring stuff.

I had a nice live goal catches, but I needed one from Netherlands too 

What will Croatia do tomorrow against France, that is the question 
Even without Mbappe they can fill our net easily, based on our performance lately