As we approach what appears to be an exciting weekend of international matches, here are our top game selections to keep an eye on, along with some bet predictions for our online sports betting community. **Saudi Arabia vs. Nigeria** Saudi Arabia and Nigeria will face each other in international football for only the second time. Interestingly, during their first encounter in Abuja back in 2010, José Peseiro, the current coach of the Super Eagles, led the Saudi Arabian team, and both sides played out a goalless draw. That game served as a preparation for the 2010 South African World Cup, and now, after 13 years since their first meeting, both teams will clash again as Nigeria gears up for another international tournament, the 2024 AFCON. After consecutive losses to Portugal and Guinea-Bissau, the Super Eagles have won three consecutive games. During this impressive run, they scored 10 goals and conceded just 2, while keeping clean sheets in two of those matches. This run enabled them to secure their qualification for the 2024 AFCON, as they finished with the highest number of goals scored (22). Their star striker, Victor Osimhen, particularly stood out by finishing as the AFCON Qualifiers’ top scorer with 10 goals, twice the number of goals by the second top scorer, Sadio Mané (5). With their fine scoring form in mind, one of betting tips today is for the Super Eagles to either win or draw this game while getting on the scoresheet. BetKing has the best odds for these betting offers. The Super Eagles’ roster boasts a lot of talents, particularly in attack, where there is an abundance of riches. Victor Boniface has been one of the signings this summer and has 9 goals and 3 assists for Bayer Leverkusen in just 10 games. His stellar contributions have propelled Xabi Alonso’s team to the top of the Bundesliga, with many predicting a finish in the top 4, at the very least. Terem Moffi (Nice) has played a crucial role in his team’s second-place position in Ligue 1. His standout performance against PSG last month, where he scored twice and provided an assist, underlines his importance to the French side. Even Wilfred Ndidi, who isn’t known for his offensive contributions, is experiencing the best attacking year of his career. The Leicester City player has 3 goals and 4 assists in 14 games for the Foxes, matching the combined total from the last three seasons (97 games). While Nigeria is currently enjoying a decent winning streak, the same cannot be said for the Saudi Arabian team. Since their memorable 2-1 victory over Argentina at the Qatar World Cup, the Green Falcons have faced a challenging period, losing 8 out of their last 9 matches, including their last 6 in a row. Even with the managerial change, bringing in the highly decorated Roberto Mancini, their fortunes have not improved, as two of those 8 defeats occurred under his leadership. Despite Mancini’s commitment to overseeing a long-term project, he will face some pressure to secure a positive result in this game and justify his hefty annual salary of $27 million. One player that Mancini will heavily rely on to help break the losing streak is Salem Al-Dawsari. This winger and vice-captain of Al-Hilal has been in excellent form at the club level, contributing 6 goals and an assist in the Saudi Pro League. Al-Dawsari is no stranger to big moments, as his exceptional curling shot clinched all three points against Argentina in the aforementioned World Cup victory. **Betting Tips**
**Ivory Coast vs. Morocco** Two of Africa’s football powerhouses will face off in this friendly match in Abidjan. This encounter marks the first meeting between them since the 2019 AFCON, where Morocco secured a 1-0 victory in the second group stage match, with Youssef En-Nesyri scoring the decisive goal. Ivory Coast have been in impressive form recently, winning three of their last four matches with their only stumble being a significant 3-0 defeat to Zambia in June. It’s worth noting, however, that some critics have been quick to downplay the significance of these three wins, as they came against Comoros and Lesotho, two nations often considered as minnows in African football. Morocco is currently enjoying one of the most remarkable 12-month period in their football history. In December, they achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. On the women’s side, they also etched their name in history as the first Arab nation ever to qualify for a Women’s World Cup, and they further solidified their place in the record books by advancing beyond the group stages in the tournament. Adding to their recent successes, just last week, Morocco received more good news as they secured the hosting rights for the 2030 World Cup, in partnership with Spain and Portugal. On the pitch, they’ve experienced a mixture of results since the World Cup but have done enough to remain a threat. In their five games in 2023, they’ve won two - one of which was an outstanding victory over Brazil - drawn two and suffered a loss to South Africa (in the AFCON Qualifiers). Ivory Coast boasts a few players of note, such as Wilfred Zaha and Sebastien Haller, who have the potential to trouble the Moroccan team. However, they have faced difficulties when pitted against teams of equal or higher quality in their recent matches. While their home advantage shouldn’t be underestimated, Morocco’s roster possesses a wealth of individual and collective talent, making it highly likely that they will secure a positive result in this game. For this reason, our Bet of the Day is for the Atlas Lions to walk into Abidjan and snatch a win, and we are offering this at very high odds. **Betting Tips**
**Netherlands vs. France** The French team enters this game with the aim of securing qualification for EURO 2024, needing only a victory to achieve this. They have been nothing short of exceptional in the qualifiers, winning all five matches and scoring 11 goals, while not conceding a single goal. However, it’s worth noting that in their very last game, they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Germany in a friendly. Netherlands currently occupies the second position in the group and still have a game in hand. The Dutch team faced a challenging start to the qualifiers, enduring a harsh 4-0 loss to France on Matchday 1. However, they’ve since bounced back with three consecutive victories in the qualifiers against Gibraltar, Greece, and Ireland. Sandwiched in-between these wins, though, are two losses to Croatia and Italy in the Nations League semi-final and the 3rd place match. As they approach this game, the Oranje will grapple with several injury concerns, including key players like Jurrien Timber (out for the season), Tyrell Malacia, Cody Gakpo, Frenkie de Jong, and Matthijs de Ligt. Additionally, Sven Botman, Memphis Depay, Teun Koopmeiners, and Steven Berghuis are also sidelined with injuries, which adds to the challenges faced by manager Ronald Koeman. One player he will probably look to for inspiration is the young talent Xavi Simons. The 20-year-old attacker has made a significant impact, contributing to seven goals in 11 games for RB Leipzig since his loan move to the German club and has become one of the first names on the team sheet. On the French side, they are facing their own set of concerns, particularly in the center-back position. Presnel Kimpembe, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, and Axel Disasi are all sidelined with injuries. As a result, Ibrahima Konaté and Benjamin Pavard are expected to be in the starting lineup ahead of goalkeeper, Mike Maignan. Up top, though, the French have no worries as Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Olivier Giroud, and Antoine Griezmann are all available for selection. Injuries will significantly affect the outcome of this game, and the heavily depleted Dutch team may struggle more. They’ll find it hard to pose a significant threat to the visitors especially in attack, where Steven Bergwijn, with 8 international goals, is the player with the highest goal tally among those available for selection. This lack of experience could be the deciding factor. **Betting Tips**
**Poland vs. Moldova** Poland’s captain, Robert Lewandowski, will be absent from this critical Group E qualifier due to an ankle injury, which has also put his availability for the upcoming El Clásico at risk. Poland currently holds the second position in the group standings, but they are just one point ahead of both Czech Republic and Moldova, both of which have a game in hand. The first encounter between these two teams was a heartbreaker for the Poles. They held a 2-0 lead in the opening 45 minutes, courtesy of goals from Arkadiusz Milik and Robert Lewandowski. However, in the second half, Ion Nicolaescu scored twice to level the match, and Vladyslav Babohlo delivered an 85th-minute winner for the home side. Poland already secured a victory against the Faroe Islands on Thursday night, with goals coming from Sebastian Szymański and Adam Buksa. Elsewhere on Thursday, Moldova suffered an inconsequential 3-1 defeat to Sweden in a friendly, but they’ll be much fired up on the trip to Poland. We expect this Sunday clash to be fiercely contested, and the Polish team should be on the offensive for much of the game. Moldova is likely to rely on a “smash-and-grab” game plan that has proven effective in the qualifiers, and will be more laid back and cautious in their approach. However, the Poles have learned from their mistake and we expect them to finish the job this time around. **Betting Tips**
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