Belgium – Iceland

Belgium hosts Iceland in Bruxelles in an International Friendly, counting as a preparation for the Euro 2016 qualifiers in the weekend.

Belgium of course one of the hot young teams in world football and are in pretty decent form as well … started off the qualification campaign with a big win vs Andorra and a draw in Bosnia. They face Wales at home in a couple of days so they will try to build momentum towards that game. I like that coach Wilmots has already announced his starting 11 on twitter: Courtois, Vanden Borre, Alderweireld, Lombaerts, Vertonghen, Witsel, Dembele, Fellaini, Januzaj, Hazard, Benteke. Maybe it can might seem a little unprofessional but after all it-s just a friendly, and Wilmots has confidence in his team. Kompany will not start … he will be rested for the official game vs Wales.

Bet on Belgium – Iceland with the best odds offered by Pinnacle Sports.

What can you say about this Iceland team … 3-0 vs Turkey, 3-0 in Latvia and 2-0 vs. Netherlands. Iceland was already raising eyebrows with their playoff run in the World Cup qualies, but now they have really exploded and are playing absolutely amazing football … great defense, fast reactive football and great counterattacking. It is true that playing away will be harder, but Iceland did get good results away from home also. For today visitors have most players fit so will probably field their best lineup.

Belgium at odds of 1.35 seems crazy and you just got to bet on Iceland here. Visitors are the real deal and surely have the ability to keep this game close or even get a draw or win … their potential on counter attacks can hurt a Belgium team that likes to go forward and build attacks in the opponent’s half. Add to this that this is just a friendly so I really doubt Belgium will force for a big win even though it would be in their reach … which does not look like a case. My tip is a tight match and Iceland to win the +1,5 handicap line. Correct score prediction: Belgium – Iceland 1-1.

Pick: Iceland +1,5 handicap
Odds: 1.85 @ Pinnacle
Stake: 9
Possible profit: 7.65
Event date: 12 November