Club football may be on hold for the weekend, but that doesn’t stop you from winning big on BetKing. Here are some games to watch alongside our football prediction. **Nigeria vs. Ghana** Ahead of Friday’s friendly against rivals Ghana, the Super Eagles have finally settled on an interim Head Coach, and it seems like a sensible decision this time around. Former Winger, Finidi George, has been tasked with leading the Eagles while the Nigeria Football Federation continues its search for a permanent replacement. Many believe that if George performs well during this international break, he might secure the position for himself. George, who currently serves as the Head Coach of Enyimba, led the People’s Elephant to victory in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) last season and is a proven winner on multiple levels. Moreover, his experience as a key member of Jose Peseiro’s backroom staff during the Portuguese’ 22-month tenure with the Super Eagles ensures continuity and offers the opportunity to build upon the success achieved in the AFCON. The Black Stars of Ghana have also appointed a new Head Coach, someone they’re familiar with: Otto Addo. This marks Addo’s return for a second stint as coach of the Ghana national football team, and his return comes after Borussia Dortmund agreed to release him from his role in talent development at the end of the season. His previous stint was on an interim basis for much of 2022, including during the World Cup in Qatar, where Ghana secured a victory against South Korea, but was eliminated in the group stage. He steps in to replace Chris Hughton, who was dismissed following Ghana’s disappointing exit in the group stage at the AFCON. Away from managerial appointments, this fixture has been closely contested in recent years. You’ll have to go as far back as 2010 to find a winner (which was Ghana). Since then, the three games between the senior teams have all ended in draws. When they last met in Abuja in a decisive game to determine who would go to the World Cup in Qatar, it ended 1-1 and Ghana advanced on the away goal rule. So, there’s an extra layer of motivation for the Super Eagles. The Nigeria national football team will face some challenges with key players missing, particularly in defense. William Troost-Ekong, Ola Aina, and Zaidu Sanusi are all sidelined due to injuries, while Terem Moffi and Samuel Chukwueze were not included in the squad. Nonetheless, there are exciting additions to the lineup. Wilfred Ndidi returns to the team following his recovery from injury, having missed AFCON 2023, while Luton Town’s Gabriel Osho, Ranger’s Cyriel Dessers, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Nathan Tella have all received call-ups. Given the historic rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana, we expect a closely contested match with few goals scored, and our bet of the day is for them to play out a draw. **Betting Tips:**
**Spain vs. Colombia** West Ham’s London Stadium will host these two sides as they prepare for their respective summer tournaments. Luis de la Fuente took charge of a team that disappointed in the FIFA World Cup but has since achieved impressive results in the EURO qualifiers, winning seven out of eight games and topping Group A. Álvaro Morata will lead the team as captain, and will aim to add to his tally of 34 international goals. The Atletico forward has enjoyed a fine season in front of goal, netting 20 goals in 40 games, including five in the Champions League. That said, all eyes will be on wingback Alex Grimaldo. It’s not often that a wingback finds themselves in the spotlight, but Grimaldo has earned it with his outstanding performances this season in Germany. The Bayer Leverkusen player has notched up 11 goals and 15 assists in all competitions and it’ll be crucial for Luis de la Fuente to harness his talents effectively in preparation for the summer tournament. Colombia, too, will have the Summer Copa America at the back of their minds when they head out of the tunnel for this game. The South American side is in outstanding form, having gone unbeaten in their last 19 games, with their last defeat dating back to early 2022. They are currently on a four-game winning streak and have kept seven clean sheets in their last ten matches. This impressive form bodes well for a nation eager to clinch their first Copa America title since their triumph in 2001. After finishing third in two of the last editions, Colombia is determined to make it to the final this time around. This match against Spain presents an excellent opportunity for them to test their capabilities against a top opponent, and though Yerry Mina, Davinson Sánchez, Mateus Uribe and Juan Cuadrado will all miss out due to injuries, James Rodriguez and Luis Diaz possess enough quality to threaten the Spaniards. **Betting Tips:**
**England vs. Brazil** The last meeting between these two sides in 2017 ended in a goalless draw and the expectation this time around is for a more entertaining game. For England, there’s a lot of excitement around the squad following their impressive performances in their last three international tournaments. With a mix of youthful talent including Phil Foden, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, and Jude Bellingham, alongside seasoned veterans like Kyle Walker, John Stones, and Harry Kane, the Three Lions boast a perfect balance of youth and experience, all of whom are having brilliant individual seasons, as they attempt to win their second ever international tournament. Despite the likelihood of limited playing time, the current buzz surrounding the England squad revolves around Manchester United’s wonderkid, Kobbie Mainoo. The 18-year-old midfielder received a late call-up to join the national team, and given his breakout year with the Red Devils where he has impressed in multiple EPL matches as well as the FA Cup, there’s keen interest in how manager Gareth Southgate will utilise him. The Brazilian national team has been underwhelming in recent months and it’ll be interesting to see how they try to turn this around. They’re winless in their last four games, suffering defeats in each of their last three matches against fellow South American rivals Uruguay, Colombia, and Argentina. Adding to their concerns, they will miss key players such as Gabriel Magalhães, Gabriel Martinelli, Casemiro, Ederson, Alisson, and Marquinhos. It’s tough to see them getting a result without these players especially at Wembley, so we’ll lean towards a win for the home side. **Betting Tips:**
**France vs. Germany** France will be without Antoine Griezmann for this match, marking the end of the Frenchman’s remarkable streak. The 32-year-old has grappled with an ankle injury in recent weeks, and his participation was limited to just 45 minutes in last weekend’s home defeat to Barcelona. Griezmann had set a national team record by playing in 84 consecutive games for Les Bleus, with Patrick Vieira’s streak of 44 games trailing far behind. While Griezmann’s absence may be felt, the French team remains confident in their abundant talent as they continue their preparations for the EUROs. Despite a challenging few weeks at PSG since news of his impending departure to Real Madrid surfaced, Kylian Mbappé has still had a stellar season, netting 38 goals and providing 8 assists in 37 games for the Parisians. For the Germans, there are rumours that Julian Nagelsmann would experiment on building his EUROs team around exciting duo; Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. Both youngsters have been in outstanding form at the club level, particularly Wirtz, who has played a pivotal role in Bayer Leverkusen’s potentially treble-winning campaign. Having seen the old guard fail to deliver in recent tournaments, it’s easy to understand why Nagelsmann will want to try something new as they gear up for the EUROs on home soil. Experimentation often comes with its share of growing pains. So, while the idea of building the team around Musiala and Wirtz is promising for the long-term success of the German squad, it’s unlikely to yield immediate results, especially against a team as dominant as France. **Betting Tips:**
**Ireland vs. Belgium** Belgium enters this match as heavy favorites, with all eyes on Romelu Lukaku, though his availability remains uncertain. The AS Roma striker has had a decent season, netting 18 goals for the Giallorossi. However, it’s his remarkable form for the Belgian national team that truly stands out. Lukaku topped the scoring charts in the EUROs qualifiers, bagging 14 goals in just 8 games, and he now boasts an impressive tally of 83 international goals. With Kevin de Bruyne sidelined due to injury, players like Jeremy Doku, Arthur Vermeeren, Johan Bakayoko, and Lois Openda will look to make an impact as Domenico Tedesco continues to rebuild the Red Devils following their disappointing group stage exit in the last World Cup. The Irish have a familiar face in charge on an interim basis - John O’Shea. The former Manchester United player takes charge during this international window following the exit of Stephen Kenny after a three-and-a-half-year reign as manager. Ireland has won just two of their last 9 games - both against Gibraltar - and O’Shea will have his work cut out for him. Between the sticks, Liverpool’s Caoimhin Kelleher is expected to start, having proven himself as an excellent backup in the absence of Alisson, while in attack, Evan Ferguson, Chiedozie Ogbene, and Mikey Johnston are likely to be key figures. **Betting Tip:**
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